File 3516/1914 Pt 7 'German War: Persia' [209r] (422/519)
The record is made up of 1 volume (257 folios). It was created in 20 Mar 1915-3 Dec 1915. 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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From Sir P. Cox, Basra, 16th March 1915.
(Addressed to Minister ; repeated to
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.
.)
(R.) 541 B. Following from Shiraz, 16th March.
“Please see Bushire telegram, 90 dated 15th March and message, Sig
naller, Kazenm same date.
“We have now definite evidence that Swedes are parties to German
conspiracy and they are now rapidly throwing oil the mask. I here are
many indications that gendamerie are prepared to actively assist Germans in
their plans. Plot in fact is ripe for denoument which can now he only
matter of day or two 1 understand that W . is merely awaiting instructions
from German Minister for him to start matters here. He will have the whole
of the country together with gendarmerie behind him.
“ In the circumstances we must, 1 venture to think, face the situation
frankly and do all that is possible to avert conflagration even at the last
moment. I venture to make following suggestions :—
“ First, that Your Excellency and the Russian Minister should imme
diately inform the Persian Government and Commandant of the Gendarmerie
that complicity of the Swedes in German plot is known and that they will be
held personally responsible for outbreak of troubles of any kind. If possible
warning might be accompanied by threat of immediate despatch ol Russian
and British troops to Tehran and Shiraz in the event of disturbances.
“ Secondly, similar remonstrance from the Allied Governments to
Swedish Government with request that urgent instructions max be sent to
Swedish officers in Persia.
“ Thirdly, that I should be authorised to inform Governor-General and
Pravitz that we are aware of their plans and that they will be held peisonally
responsible for outbreak oi disturbance and loss of life and property ol
foreign subjects.
“ Only prompt and strong action at 1 ehran, hovvevei, can nou aveit very
serious situation.
“ Addressed to Tehran (50), repeated to Basra. (10), Bushire (59).
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The volume concerns the Persian Gendarmerie in southern Persia (Fars), and the pro-German feelings of the Swedish officers who were part of it.
The volume covers:
- Accusations against Swedish officers employed by the Persian Gendarmerie in Fars, suggesting that they have been abandoning their neutrality to support German interests.
- Anti British attitude of Swedish officers; request for their withdrawal.
- Consignment of arms and ammunitions at Bushire, for the use of the Persian Gendarmerie.
- List of Swedish officers in service for the Persian Gendarmerie.
- Alleged intrigues by Major Previtz and other Swedish officers.
- Conditions offered to the Swedish officers of the Gendarmerie for their withdrawal from Fars.
- Proposed subvention for the Gendarmerie.
- Situation at Tehran.
The volume’s principal correspondents are: Charles Hardinge, Viceroy 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. ; Walter Beaupre Townley and Charles Marling, British Ministers at Tehran; the Swedish Legation in London; Edward Grey, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs; Esme Howard, British Consul at Stockholm; Eyre Alexander Barby Wichart Crowe and Maurice de Bunsen, Foreign Office; 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. ; William Frederick Travers O'Connor, British Consul at Shiraz; George Buchanan, British Ambassador in Russia.
The volume contains some letters in French, from the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and from Gustav Edwall and Gustav Hjalmar Previtz, Persian Gendarmerie.
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (257 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 259; 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. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
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- File 3516/1914 Pt 7 'German War: Persia'
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:43v, 46r:47r, 48r:56v, 59r:152v, 160r:175v, 181r:188v, 192r:197v, 203r:247v, 250r:257v
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