File 3516/1914 Pt 6 'German War: Persia; general situation May-July 1915' [190r] (386/484)
The record is made up of 1 volume (237 folios). It was created in 1 Apr 1915-16 Jul 1915. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: 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. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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Telegram R., No. 857 B., dated the 15th (received 16th) April 1915.
From—The Hon’ble Lihitenjst-Coloskl Sir Percy Pnv ir n t u „ r , ,
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 ’ ^ C.S.I.,
T0_The meTsLt 4116 G0VerD “ ent of foreign aod Political Depart-
following from Tehran :—
. , H , is Ma j est y’ 8 Consul, Kermanshah, left for Hamadan vesterdav
mth British colony on account of occupation of Kasr-i-Shirin bv^ Turkish
Troops, finds. ■ *
Telegram R., dated (and
received) the 15th April 1915.
From—The Hon'ble Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Percy Cox K C I E
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.
C.S.I.,
Depart-
Following from Shiraz, No. 85, dated 15th April
Begins. “ My telegram, 81. I called on Governor-General this morn
ing and protested against the despatch of expedition. Governor-General pro
fessed entire ignorance of any intention to send expedition, or of its object.
“I have best reasons for believing this to be untrue, and that he is
perfectly well acquainted with whole circumstances of the case.
“ On enquiring from Pravitz whence funds for expedition would be forth
coming, he replied that they would be despatched from Tehran. In view of
fact that gendarmes have not been paid for several months, it seems prepos
terous to expend money on expensive and uncalled for movement of troops,
instead of paying men’s salaries. r 5
“I regard whole matter as most suspicious and as undoubtedly coverino*
some hidden design. °
“ I venture to think the time is approaching when His Majesty’s Govern
ment must give definite ultimatum to Persian Government, regarding the
situation in Pars. As already stated, I believe immediate recall of present
Governor-General, and of Swedes, would oe best means to check materialising-
plans of pro-German party. New Governor-General, with Merill, should
start as soon as possible, and we should have to find funds to carry on gendar
merie, until matters straighten out again.
Addressed to Tehran; repeated to Basrah, B^shire.’ , finds.
Telegram R, No. H62 B., dated the 15th (received 16th) 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.
, Basrah,
To —The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Pollowing from Bushire, No. 139 C., dated 15th April:—
Begins. “ Shiraz telegram, 81. Expedition of gendarme.
“ Venture (to) support Consul’s representations. Present Khan of Kamarij
is believed well disposed towards us and his removal would be gain to hostile
Khans ; moreover, movements of this sort will revive idea that gendarme are
moving in a bodv to attack Hyder Khan or Bushire Khans and with approval
(of) Tehran.
“Have just been informed by Tfinance Department, Bushire, that they
have no more money to pay for gendarme fodder and provisions from Bushire
to Kazerun which was met from revenue (of) Dashti and Dashtistan,
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The volume concerns events that happened in Persia and Balochistan, during the First World War. The main focus is measures to be taken in the event of Persia entering the War against Great Britain.
The volume covers:
- Advice of the 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. on measures to be taken in Balochistan, in order to form alliances with the rulers (Khans) and maintain a British Protectorate after the war.
- Recommendations of the 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. on reinforcing British troops at Bushire.
- Situation in Tehran, and the arrest at Bushire of the German Consul, Listemann.
- Offering of so-called 'bribes' to the Bakhtiari tribe and to other tribes in Arabistan, to convince them to support the British.
- Despatch of Russian troops in northern Persia, at Enzeli [Bandar Anzali, Iran], and Resht [Rasht, Iran].
- Assassination of Alexandre Kaver, Russian Vice-Consul and Manager of the Russian Bank at Isfahan.
- Situation at Kermanshah; withdrawal of the British Consul for Hamadan and evacuation by British and Russians.
- Translations of telegrams from the Persian Foreign Ministry regarding the War.
- German plot in Persia, led by the German Consul at Shiraz, Herr Wassmuss, with support of the Swedish gendarmerie.
- Protest of Persian Government against British military operations in Arabistan.
- Naval measures for the defence of Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ports.
- Arrival of Russian troops in Isfahan, centre of German activities in Persia.
- Notes on the political situation in Persia by Vice-Admiral Edmond Slade.
- Attack on Anglo-Persian Oil Company's British employees drilling on the Island of Kishm [Qeshm, Iran].
- Resignation of Persian Cabinet on 3 July 1915; difficulties in the formation of a new cabinet.
The volume’s principal correspondents are: Charles Hardinge, Viceroy of India; Thomas William Holderness and Arthur Hirtzel, 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. ; Percy Cox, 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 Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; Walter Gordon Neale, Assistant Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; Walter Beaupre Townley and Charles Marling, British Ministers at Tehran; W MacDouall, British Consul for Kermanshah; G Grahame, British Consul-General at Isfahan, Eyre Alexander Barby Wichart Crowe, Foreign Office; Edward Grey, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs; John Nixon, General Officer Commanding, Force 'D', Basrah; the Admiralty; Imperial Bank of Persia; Anglo-Persian Oil Company; Strick, Scott and Co.
There is a newspaper cutting, from The Times .
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- 1 volume (237 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.
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Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 239; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 3-237; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
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