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File 3516/1914 Pt 18 'German War: Persia; general situation - 1916' [‎133r] (278/368)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (175 folios). It was created in 17 Nov 1915-18 Feb 1916. It was written in English and French. 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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15
EDITORIAL NOTE BY THE “ TAZIANAH
One of the interesting reports, by which thousands of difficulties will
be solved in future, is the news of t he Serbian road having been opened, which
we have received to-day through the above communique.
This news, in our opinion, will change the aspects of the war. We will
in future issues give an account of the details showing to what extent the
means of the success of the German, Austrian and Turkish Governments have
been secured. It may even bring about great advantage for Persia.
Telegram, dated the 15th Aqrab ( = 6th November 1915).
From— Shaikh Jaffar, Borasjun,
To—The Priests of Shiraz.
You are of course well aware of the intrigues of the British and of the efforts
of the Government authorities in delaying action by the Mujahidin and in
pacifying the excitement of the people, and are well aquainted with the
present situation at Bushire, where the British still continue their arbitrary
steps, increase their forces and the captivity of the people has assumed greater
proportions, while the Darya Begi has received no instructions and does not
know where he is. For these reasons, I informed the Darya Begi urgently that
he should leave Bashire.
In these circumstances, holding as you do high rank, in your love for
Islam and your natural favour, what outright attitude and effective action
have you taken to secure the object in view and to discharge your duties.
The people of Dashti, who hold the first rank in bravery and devoutness,
have in a collected body presented themselves with great enthusiasm at the
camp of the Mujahidin. (N. B. by H. G. C. Visit of Jamal Khan’s son with
15 men.)
I request that you will be good enough to telegraph the result of your steps
to secure means for the end.
From this side due notice has been given to the Government authorities
and it would be as well if you would send them a final notice.
Important Detention.— 2nd Muharram, before noon, the Gendar
merie Department, in compliance with the orders of the Government, removed
the British Consul from the Consulate to the Department, and sealed the
Imperial Bank with wax under special arrangements, and special guards have
been stationed there by the Department.
This event, and the way in which it came to pass, conveys an impression
that the Persian Government has entered into the war.
Full details will be given in the next issue.
Sub-Enclo. No. 4 to Serial No. 185.
Dated the 15th Muharram 1334 (=23rd November 1915).
From— Shaikp Jaffar, Borasjun,
To— His Excellency the Darya Begi, Bushire.
I have received your esteemed letter by the hands of Muhammad Abbas,
and I have taken note of the contents. But what alternative should be adopted ?
You and I have been caught “ What God wishes is done and what He does not
wish will not be done ”.
There is no alternative except that of forbearance and ^ patience, aund
endeavouring to attain the object. God Almighty has destined it so, and He
is our helper! Perhaps it will be a store for us if we have entertained a right
intention. When patience is complete, success will be ultimately secured.
I have seen the telegrams. You are of coiyse well aware What can
Qawam-ul-Mulk or anyone else now do when they (the confederates) hav c
attained their object ?

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The volume concerns the situation in Persia during the First World War. The main focus is the Persian protests against violation of their country's neutrality, British and Russian responses to Persian nationalism, and their attempts to influence the Shah and the Majlis deputies during the events that happened in November 1915.

The volume covers:

  • Advance of Russian troops on Kashan and Tehran.
  • Situation at Kermanshah between August and November 1915.
  • Dismissal of Swedish Commandment of Gendarmerie.
  • Persian Gendarmerie.
  • Arrest of the British Consul at Shiraz by Le Comité National pour la protection de l'Indépendance Persane in November 1915.
  • German and Turkish interests.
  • United States Minister at Tehran's attitude.
  • 'Report on the seizure of the Shiraz Colony' (ff 130-132).
  • Terms proposed by Khans for release of British prisoners at Shiraz.
  • Situation in Bushire.
  • British Consulate at Bunder Abbas moved to Kerman.
  • Kerman branch of Imperial Bank of Persia reported to have been looted.
  • Russian operations on the Caucasian and Persian fronts.
  • Report of Vice Consul on the evacuation of Hamadan.
  • Prisoners at Bushire and Shiraz.
  • Intercepted letter from Wilhelm Wassmuss to Helmuth Listemann, regarding British prisoners at Bushire.
  • Events in the provinces.
  • Capture of Turkish Ambassador at Tehran by the Russians.

The volume’s principal correspondents are: Charles Marling, British Minister at Tehran; Esme Howard, British Ambassador to Sweden; Bertie of Thame, British Ambassador to Italy; Mohtashem-es-Sultaneh, Persian Commissioner on the Turco-Persian Frontier; Alfred Hamilton Grant, Foreign Secretary to the Government of India; 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. ; Arthur Prescott Trevor, Deputy 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. ; British Consuls at Yazd, Kerman (C T Ducat), Sistan and Kain (Francis Beville Pridaux), Batoum (P Stevens), Hamadan (N Patrick Cowan), Shiraz (William Frederick Trevors O'Connor) ; American Minister at Tehran; 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. ; Edward Grey, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs; Shaikh Hussein of Chahkutah; Imperial Bank of Persia.

There is a document in French, an ultimatum addressed to the British Consul at Shiraz by Le Comité National pour la protection de l'Indépendance Persane. There are newspaper extracts, from Jam-e Jam', Tazineh, Tiflisky Listok, and Hayat.

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1 volume (175 folios)
Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 175; 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. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves.

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