File 3360/1916 Pt 1 'Persian correspondence (1916-17)' [‎287v] (579/804)

I consider that for some time to come a small force of regular forces will
he necessary to support detachment of South Persian Rifles in the Sarhad.
Until Damani leaders have shown intention of observing terms of peace, posts
in this district must be maintained. Levies already raised might be amalga
mated with South Persian Rifles, Damani having been driven to take asylum
in Baranzai sphere it is impossible to entirely separate their case from that
of Bahrain Khan and therefore until latter’s case is settled it is impossible
to make final detailed settlement. We should thus in settling terms on which
Damani should be allowed to come in and sow crops merely inform them that
Government intends to support Persian Government in maintenance of
good order. Damani are surrendering rifles but Sirdars Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. do not think these
will produce hostages demanded. I believe, however, that leaders will allow
their sons to accompany Keyes to Charbar under guarantee from Sardars with
him. They can then before returning home be sent on educative tour
to (Karachi?) and Quetta. Poverty of their cultivation and lack of market
for pastoral produce is the chief cause of raiding propensity of Damani.
Extension of railway will provide for the latter, but I think that an excellent
effect would result from a promise to recommend to Government that advances
should be made to enable them with our assistance to dig new Karezes and
open old ones. Country has very great possibilities and they should settle
. down and give up raiding habits if cultivation is extended. An early reply
is desirable, if you approve of above principles, so that Keyes can "proceed
towards coast and regain communication with his supplies which owing to
deficient transport cannot be arranged through Quetta.
This telegram is addressed to Chief of the General Staff, Simla, and
repeated to General Officer Commanding, 4th (Quetta) Division, Quetta. A
copy should please be sent to Agent to the Governor-General, Baluchistan,
by latter.
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(Received with Army Department memorandum No. 12257, dated the 27th October 1916.)
Telegram P., No. 182 -S. C., dated the 24th October 1916.
From—The General Officer Commanding, Sistan, Saindak,
To—The Chief of the General Staff, Simla.
Poliowing telegram received from Consul, Sistan, under No. 749-C.,
October 24th :— Begins. Presh news has been received that three Germans
including one of importance, are at Chaharburjak. It apparently has been
given out that they will travel tid Borghar.
This telegram is addressed Chief of the General Staff, and repeated
General Officer Commanding, 4th (Quetta) Division, Quetta.
The Road Commandant should please be informed by letter.
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(Received with Army Department momorandum No. 12256, dated the 27th October 1916.)
Telegram, No. 87411, dated the 24th October 1916.
From—The Chief of the General Staff, Simla,
m f (1) Brigadier-General Sir P. M. Sykes, K.C.I.E., C.M.G, Ispahan.
f (2) The Officer Commanding, Bunder Abbas.
Your 792-C., 16th.
Clothing ordered is being consigned to Officer Commanding, Bunder
Abbas, for onward transmission. All future demands for clothing articles
may please be submitted to Bunder Abbas where stocks will be maintained to
meet your requirements.
Addressed Sir Percy Sykes, Ispahan; repeated Officer Commanding,
Bunder Abbas.