File 3516/1914 Pt 7 'German War: Persia' [‎148r] (300/519)

prevent Wassmuss’s coming without orders from Tehran. If Persian Govern
ment do not issue instructions to Governor, perhaps it would be advisable to
inform them that, as Wassmuss is advisedly a firebrand stirring up tribes to
jehad, his presence at Borasjun is a menace to our interests at Bushire and he
should be called back and not allowed to proceed to Bushire; and that if he
enters Bushire we shall be compelled in our own interests and to preserve
order to take all possible steps to remove him.
Addressed to Tehran; repeated to Basrah, Shiraz.
Telegram It., No. 1009 B., dated 29th (received 30th) 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.
Poliowing from Shiraz, No. 108 :—
Begins. Major Pravitz informed me some days (?go) that he has applied j
for leave and will start shortly for Sweden. This will leave two junior Swedes
who are not regular officers with Pars gendarmerie.
As already reported gendarmerie finances are desperate. Men have not
been paid for months and there are heavy arrears. There have been many
symptoms of disaffection lately and other abuses which must arise when men
are not paid.
Present gendarmerie organisation in fact is fast breaking down and cannot
last much longer. Pars gendarmerie cannot safely be entrusted to two young i
inexperienced Swedes and it cannot exist without money.
I am firm believer in principle of gendarmerie, which even under Swedes
has more than justified itself by results. I venture to urge, therefore, that we
should now undertake to provide funds for its continuance but on condition
that foreign officers shall be changed. I have already submitted suggestions
regarding their replacement.
Addressed Tehran; repeated Basrah, Bushire.
Telegram, No. 1007 B., dated (an^^received) the 30th 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.
My telegram, dated 17th April, 880 B.
Poliowing received from O’Connor, Shiraz :—
Begins. Kamarij situation. Pravitz informed me this morning that,
owing to situation at Kamarij, road could not be considered safe, and that be
had instructed Oertengren to arrange question amicably with Kalantar. I
gather, however, from various sources that it is intended to remove Kalantar,
and, if he resists, there will be fighting and such may spread. Whole affair is
intrigue as arranged by Governor-General and his clique supported by gendar
merie. What is required is immediate recall of gendarmerie expedition and
urgent order to Governor-General and Pravitz that present Kalantur is not to
be°interfered with. As already reported, he is loyal to Persian Government and
friendly to us. Ends.
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Telegram R., No. 1014 B., dated (and received) the 30th 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.
Poliowing from Shiraz, dated April 29th :—
Begins. I discussed situation again with Kawam yesterday. He is
alarmed at increasing violence of democrats, who are threatening him and