File 3516/1914 Pt 6 'German War: Persia; general situation May-July 1915' [‎189r] (384/484)

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Telegram, No. 806 B., dated the 12th (received 14th) April 1915.
From—The Hon'ble Lieutenant-Colonel Sie Percy Cox Km?
Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Basrah, ’ ‘ ‘ ‘ ^
To-The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
ment, Simla.
My telegram, dated 2nd April, 702 B.
C.S.L,
Depart-
v Ab f u Tu f t b has been recalled to Shiraz from outpost duty and his case has
been referred to 1 enran by Pravitz for instructions.
Addressed Foreign Secretary to the Government of India and reneated to
India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. . 1
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Telegram R., No. 814 B., dated (and received) the 13th April 1915.
From— The Hon'ble Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Percy Cox K C I E C S I
Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Busrah, ’ • • • -, . .i.,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Denart-
ment, Simla. ^
My telegram No. 689. Yali’s emissary referred to was arrested by Turks
on his way back to Yali. This indicates that Turks no longer hope for assist
ance (of) Yali who is likely to be conveniently annoyed at their action.
Addressed Foreign ; repeated to Minister.
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Telegram R., No. 825 B., dated (and received) the 13th April 1915.
From—The Hon’blb Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Percy Cox, K.C.I.E, C.S.I.
Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Basrah,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Following from Shiraz, April 12th :—
“Your telegram No. 792 B.
“ As you know, definite proofs are difficult to produce in such cases. I will
try to formulate situation briefly.
“ I know as a fact all Swedish officers who have been and who are at present
in Fars are pro-German and that they have openly expounded their views
accordingly to Persians and Europeans. Captain Killandar, for instance, told
me himself that he regarded all Beuter telegrams news as false and all German
news as absolutely accurate and that he had so informed his Persian officers
and others. Major Pravitz has recently given out that England is blockaded,
Amir of Afghanistan assassinated, and many other absurd rumours all calculated
to do us injury. And I could quote many similar instances.
“ With regard to Captain Oertengren I have received information from four
different sources regarding his anti-British propaganda at Kazerun. I have
seen letter written by financial agent there to Acting Controller, Shiraz, an
Armenian, giving detailed account of Oertengren’s interview with Nasred Diva.
This letter which was written by Persian subordinate to his chief entirely
corroborates information received from our telegraph signaller and from Stas.
I also tackled Governor, Kazerun, who was present at interview in question and
who is now on visit to Shiraz, on the subject a few days ago and he admitted
substantial accuracy of accusations.
“ There is also suspicious affair of arms and ammunition referred to in
Bushire telegram 90 C., which has not yet been explained as far as I know.
“ Then whole Persian gendarmerie officers are rabidly pro-German and
anti-British. They openly associate with YFassmuss and have committed them
selves in many other ways. I have ample proof of this and it cannot be denied
even by Swedes themselves.