File 3516/1914 Pt 6 'German War: Persia; general situation May-July 1915' [191r] (388/484)
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. 882 B., dated the 17th (received 18th) April 1915.
From—The Hon'ble Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Percy Cox, K.C.I.E CSI
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 Bushire, 143 :—
Begins. “ I have an intercepted letter from Wassmuss to Rais Ali, dated
3rd April, encouraging latter in ideas of revenge against the English and
Ryder Khan. If Wassmuss remains ignorant of seizure of letter, I might get
hold of some more. Meanwhile I think you are best judge of what use should
he made of it and of any other similar letters that may come into our hands.
An anti-English pamphlet formed enclosure to letter. ‘Copies of this had been
already distributed in Bushire and it is said to be work (of) (Said ?) Hassan
who, I am informed, is Wassmuss’s right hand in these intrigues.
“Addressed Shiraz ; repeated to Basrah.” Ends.
Addressed Tehran ; repeated to Government of India,
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.
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Telegram R., No. 883 B., dated the 17th (received 18th) April J915.
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.
Reference Bushire telegram, No. 143, 17th April.
My personal view is that we should make the utmost use of material of
this kind and that this letter should be photographed and posted in Bushire
and neighbourhood, and should become subject of renewed protest to Persian
Government on part of the two legations.
Addressed Minister; repeated to Foreign and Secretary of State, Bushire,
Shiraz.
Telegram R., No. 888 B., dated the 17th (received 18th) April 1915.
From—The HojPble Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Percy Cox, K.C.I.E., C.S.I., Poli
tical Resident 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 Bushire, 142 :—
Begins. “ Persistent reports are being received from Behbeha regarding
intentions (of) Bakhtiari Khans to seize opportunity to invade Lirawe.
“ Khan, our friend, telegraphed (to) Minister of the Interior weeks ago
asking to be relieved of anxiety by repetition (of) orders of 12th October from
previous Cabinet to the Bakhtiaris.
“Only reply he received was instruction (to) release his brother from
detention and restore to him his inheritance on all fours (with) friend (ship) (of)
Khans. Understand matters are being purposely misrepresented to Minister
and Behbeha'Deputy in Mediiiss in order (to) give Bakhtiaris opening for
(aggression ?).
“ Your Excellency is aware from correspondence in September-October
1914, brother referred (to), who was disinherited by late Khan his father for
constant sedition, has only been detained in order to prevent disorders in
district.
“ Internal trouble there now would be fatal to our interests and would
moreover jeopardize collection (of) revenue due (to) Bank.
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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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