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File 868/1912 Pt 3 'Arms traffic: arrangements at Muscat for its regulation' [57r] (121/327)
The record is made up of 1 volume (160 folios). It was created in 1912. 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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enemies in order to get him into trouble with us. I replied that Isa’s report
on the incident was quite circumstantial, and that it was unlikely that he had
imagined the firing of a bullet at his house. I pointed out that in all countries
the safe-guarding of the representatives of friendly Governments was one of
the first duties of a Ruler, and that if the Ruler failed to make the necessary
arrangements to ensure the complete non-molestation of our Agent, the conse
quences would be upon his head. The Shaikh promised to take all precautions
and has written to you in that sense.
Dated the 1st Zilkadah 1330 (13th October 1 < .)12).
From— Shaikh Sagar bin Khalrd, Chief of Shargah,
To— Lieutrnant-Colonbl Sir Percy Cox, K.C.L 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.
, Bushire.
After compliments .—I beg to state that the state of affairs here is satis
factory
An East India Company trading post.
and that everything is quiet. The (First) Assistant came to us and
informed us that our brother the Agent, Khan Bahadur Shaikh Abdul Latif, has
expressed his apprehension to you and that he had already communicated the
same to us, but that we did not do what was incumbent on us in affording him
protection, i his is a matter even the mention of which is not desirable and it
never occurred to us that we should not afford protection to him or that we should
not do what is necessary. Our understanding is not so small as that, thanks
be to God, and your Agent is respected by us and we do not withhold the
necessary protection, consideration and respect from him, and you should not
think about us but what is good, and should not listen to the words of mis-
representers of facts who communicate them to him for their own objects in
order to bring about dissension between us and you. And we have explained to
him not to hear the statement of those who misrepresent matters and interested
parties and that, by the grace of God, he will not notice any failure on our part
in what is necessary in all circumstances. And we pray to God for success
and a good end.
This is what was required to be stated and we will esteem it an honour to
do what you may require of us.
No. 229, dated Bushire, the 24th October 1912.
From—L ieutenant-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.
,
To— Shaikh Sagar bin Kwaled, Chief of Shargah.
After compliments.— I was greatly displeased and surprised to receive from
Sharjah the report of vour failure to take proper precautions to provide for the
safety of Isa bin Abdul Latif and of the protection of the Agent’s house from
the attentions of suspicious strangers from the people of the West.
Immediately on hearing it I telegraphed to my First Assistant, who was
en route to Debai, to call and see you and give you a message from me. I have
now received his report regarding the assurances which you gave him and also
your letter of 1st Zilkhadah (13th October) in which you repeat the same
assurances to me, and for these I thank you.
But my friend, what is necessary in these cases is real co-operation and
action at the time. Harm can only be warded off by precautions and not by
words alone.
In taking tlie action which he did against the arms smugglers, Isa hin
Abdul Latif was in the highest degree acting in the interests and earning
the approval of the
Residency
An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India.
and of the Great Government, and if you are
unable or slow to take all necessary measures for his safety and his father’s, and
of their property, Government will not hesitate to make their own arrange
ments.
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The volume contains telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, notes, printed reports and two press-cuttings relating to the arms traffic in Muscat and arrangements for its regulation.
Issues discussed include:
- French proposals regarding the suspension of the Sultan of Muscat's regulations. The approval of rules concerning the warehouse for ammunition;
- French schemes to evade the Sultan of Muscat's regulations by trans-shipment;
- instructions for H M Ambassador in Paris on the question of compensation for stock laid up in bonded warehouses;
- Anglo-French diplomacy and negotiations for an exchange of interests and payment of compensation for armaments confiscated;
- assurances to the French Government that no confiscation will take place pending arbitration if it is entered into;
- enquiry from the Foreign Office on continuing export of armaments;
- weekly naval reports from the Gulf, Trucial Coast A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. and Katr [Qatar].
The file includes two press cuttings on folio 164: from the Daily Mail ('Britain and France. French Cruiser for Muscat. The Traffic in Arms.' 28 November 1912) and from The Daily Telegraph ('France and Muscat: An Unfounded Report', 13 September 1912).
The principal correspondents in the volume include: 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. , Percy Zachariah Cox; the Senior Naval Officer, Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. at Muscat; the Viceroy; the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Sir Edward Grey; the Under Secretary of State, Foreign Office; the French Consul at Muscat; the Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. Agent at Sharjah, Khan Bahadur Sheikh Abdul Latif; HM Consul at Basrah; the First Assistant Resident, Captain R L Birdwood; the Chief of Shargah [Sharjah], Shaikh Sagar bin Khaled.
The volume is part 3 of 7. The part includes a divider which gives the subject and part numbers, year the subject file was opened, subject heading, and list of correspondence references contained in that part by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence (f 2).
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (160 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume. The subject 868 (Arms Traffic - Muscat) consists of 6 volumes, IOR/L/PS/10/235-240. The volumes are divided into 7 parts with parts 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7 comprising one volume each and parts 4 and 5 comprising a volume.
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Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 159; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located at 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 one leading flyleaf.
An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 99-159; these numbers are also written in pencil and are circled, but are crossed through.
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- File 868/1912 Pt 3 'Arms traffic: arrangements at Muscat for its regulation'
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, i-r:i-v, 1r:29r, 30r:50v, 51v:159v, back-i
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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