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Telegram P., No. 317—169-8, dated the 29th (received 30th) September 1916.
From—The General Officer Commanding Force “ D ” f Basrah,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
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Officer Commanding, Bushire, telegraphs as follows:—“No. 446 B.-M.,
dated 28th September. Por some time the,arrival of the new Governor is not
likely to come off. It is reported that the enemy is collecting and has been
seen moving towards Ckaghadhak. Owing to casualties the garrison has
been greatly reduced and there are more than 80 sick. The guns which were
promised have not arrived and there is no news of them. To run the
telephone and search light I have got more men from H. M. S. “Juno” than
she can spare and she has supplied landing parties in addition. As I do not
consider garrison adequate during the present unsettled state, will the Army
Commander kindly consider whether he can spare another regiment or at least
4 companies.”
No more troops can he spared by me for Bushire. Hitherto the present
garrison has been sufficient. Please hasten the despatch of the seven-pounder
guns which were promised some time ago. Eeference my telegram of the 21st
instant, No. 317—164-0.
Addressed to Chief of General Staff and repeated to Officer Commanding^
Bushire.
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Telegram R., No. 2258 B., dated the 29th (received 30th) September 1915.
From—The Hon'ble Lieutenant-Colonel Sir P. Z. 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.
Your telegram No. 984S., dated September 23rd. Captain Dy(er?).
Marling has telegraphed under date September 26th that a claim has been
put forward and pressed but Persian Government refuse to recognize respons
ibility. In the circumstances I would still suggest this case at all events (in
amour propre ? ) should be deducted from Bushire receipt whether Persian
Government recognize liability or not, the claim for (a ? ) 10,700 pounds being
left for a later settlement.
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Telegram P., No. 372 F., dated the 30th September (received 1st October) 1915.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Minister, Tehran,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Shiraz ex-Governor has at last left for Tehran. I think it would be
politic to allow Persian flag to be replaced at Bushire now, as more irritation
has been caused by its removal than by occupation. German agitation
particularly at Shiraz would lose some of its sting if it were to be re-hoisted.
This was not to be done until arrival of new acting Governor for Bushire, but
candidates of Kawam have so far refused or are so unsatisfactory that they
have not been approved by Persian Government. Persian Government would
much appreciate a spontaneous concession of this kind and it would make
things easier for them here. I should be glad if you would authorise flying of
flag as it would not materially affect our position at Bushire.
Repeated to Shiraz and Basrah.
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