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PZ 5013/40 'Propaganda among Shi'ite communities in Iraq and Persia' [‎16r] (31/196)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (96 folios). It was created in 12 Sep 1940-22 May 1942. 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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had received, and that it was truly their own fault, some
cursed Rashid Ali el Gillani for having brought so much misery
upon them and their country.
Yet in spite of this I feel tnat there is still a very
strong under-current of discontent and suspicien and the desire I
to make trouble when the occasion should arise, this is strong-
| er amongst the middle and lower classes of whom unfortunately
over 60% Anti-British.
The constant Ministerial changes in Iraq are not only
harmful to the country but are a cause of continuous set-backs
to our interest in that country, and the desire to see a
popular Grovernment permanently settled in Iraq.
It is natural that having no confidence in their Govern
ment the minds of the people are apt to being influenced by
undesirable and trouble seeking elements, rich and poor all
suffer alike and the Government employees must undoubtedly
suffer the most.
Unlike, cultured and civilized countries where wheir a
pr
Cabinet Minister relinquishes his office, the subordinate
staff still continues to be employed and the employees have no
fear of losing their livlihood, but are assured of receiving
a pension or a bonus on retirement, and even have the
opportunity of obtaining employment for their sons and other
relations. Unfortunately in a country like Iraq this is not
so, the employees are more or less introduced into the various
administrative departments by benefactors, and usually are
favouritds. It is obvious that where such a state of affairs
exists, that Government can hardly hope to be prosperous or
progressive. From what I have seen of Iraq from Mosul in the
extreme West to Basrah in the extreme East, there is ample
scope for agricultural development, there is an abundance of
water supply, and some very good land exists which could
produce good,results, unfortunately there is a great lack of
funds, and also settlers are hard to be found just now as the
prospects offered are not too cheerful.

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This volume consists of letters, telegrams and memoranda relating to reports on propaganda among Shi'ite communities in Iraq and Persia.

The file includes correspondence on the visit of the Nawab An honorific title; an official acting as a provincial deputy ruler in South Asia; or a significant Muslim landowner in nineteenth century India. of Bahawalpur (Maulvi Mohamed Bashir and the report of his visit on propaganda among Shi'ite communities in Iraq (ff 30-41) and Persia (ff 42-49).

Included in the file (ff 94-96) is the report on the conversation with Khan Sahib Saiyid Tahir Hussain Qureshi by the Vice-Consul at HM Consulate, Baghdad.

Principal correspondents are HM Ambassador, Baghdad, and HM Ambassador, Tehran.

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1 volume (96 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 foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 98; 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.

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English in Latin script
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