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File 3516/1914 Pt 8 'German War: Persia' [‎65r] (134/434)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (213 folios). It was created in 16 Jul 1915-5 Nov 1915. 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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* August. Tins will bring garrison of Busbire to one squadron cavalry, two
battalions of Indian infantry and four guns. II. M. S. “ Juno ” is due to
arrive in Bushire harbour on the evening of the 4th proximo. Government
of India have been asked by the Secretary of State to give you timely warning
of these arrangements with a view to your preparing a friendly Press.
10
Telegram R., No. 354 C., dated (and received) the 30th July 1015.
From— Major A. P. Trkvob, C.I.E., Officer on Special Duty in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
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. , Bushire, #
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
My telegram No. 334 C. Line was found cut in several spans two miles
north of Ahmedi. Sheikh Hussain and Khan of Borasjun wull not allow their
party to effect repairs. So far gendarmerie will not assist, so line appears likely
to be interrupted indefinitely or until we take measures to crush Sheikh
Hussain and Khan of Borasjun.
Addressed Tehran ; repeated to Foreign, Basrah and Shiraz.
11
Telegram R., No. 356 C., dated (and received) the 30th July 1915.
From— Major A. P. Trevor, C.I.E., Officer on Special Duty in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
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. , Bushire,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Your telegram No. 1516 B. I had sent Consul, Shiraz, precis of the
earlier telegrams. Later His Majesty’s Minister instructed me to send him such
precis as there was less chance of leakage with non-confidential cyphers in
message sent from Bushire to Shiraz than from Tehran to Shiraz. I was about
to send precis of later telegrams when wires were cut and it seemed doubtful in
view of Minister’s wire whether it would be safe to wire them round by Karachi
and Central Persia in non-confidential cyphers.
Addressed Cox; sent to Tehran and Foreign.
12
Telegram P., No. 1521 B., dated the 30th (received 31st) July 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.
Urgent, Please refer to Foreign and Political Department’s telegram
714 S., dated July 24th.
We have already on two occasions assumed control over Busliire Customs.
In the year 1898, the Imperial Bank of Persia for some months ran them
successfully. In the year 1909, the Belgian staff did the same. Perhaps His
Majesty’s Minister, Tehran, could get Director-General Customs Administra
tion, when occupation is a fait accompli to order Bushire staff to carry on under
British supervision. In any case I expect some of present staff will be willing
to remain if we give them a guarantee against reprisals. Failing to secure
their services, I hope British firms or British subjects will come forward to
carry on.
In connection with Trevor’s position after occupation, Army Commander
authorises me to say that he fully approves of Trevor acting as civil adminis
trator. For work in connection with maintenance of order on island Officer
Commanding Troops would associate with Trevor one or more military officers.
Question now remains to be considered as to how Governor of Bushire is
to he disposed of. For several years past he has been on the whole a satisfac
tory and friendly element and deserves well at our hands. By same token he

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Content

The volume concerns the situation in Persia during the First World War. The main focus is the plan for the British occupation of Bushire.

The volume covers:

  • Measures to be taken at the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Ports in case of armed intervention against Persia, issued by the Admiralty to the Commander-in-Chief for East Indies.
  • German activities;.
  • Relations between Persia and the 'Entente Powers': appeal of Persian Government to French Government for support and withdrawal of British and Russian forces from Persia.
  • Plans for occupation of Bushire.
  • Plans to dispatch troops from Force 'D'.
  • Relations with Haidar Khan, chief of Hayat Daoud [Ḥayāt-dāwudi] tribe.
  • Censorship of Persian mails from Bushire and Bandar Abbas.
  • Proposed deportation to India of Governor of Gulf Ports.
  • Evacuation of British Consul and community from Shiraz.
  • Attack on British Consul at Isfahan.
  • Relations with Persian Government.
  • Proposed ultimatum to Persian Government, rejected to protect the Anglo-Persian Oil Company pipeline.
  • Restoration of Persian authority at Bushire and termination of British occupation in September 1915.
  • Imperial Bank of Persia's report on the political situation in Bushire (ff 16-18).

The volume’s principal correspondents are: William Graham Greene and W F Nicholson, Admiralty; Charles Marling, British Minister at Tehran; Charles Hardinge, Viceroy of India; 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. ; Eyre Alexander Barby Wichart Crowe and Maurice de Bunsen, Foreign Office; 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. ; Arthur Prescott Trevor, Officer on Special Duty in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; Edward Grey, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs; the Persian Foreign Minister; Alfred Hamilton Grant, Foreign Secretary to the Government of India; Imperial Bank of Persia.

There are documents in French, from the French Embassy in London.

There is a map within the file, showing ' Tribal districts between Arabistan and Bushire' (folio 135).

Extent and format
1 volume (213 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 for this description commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 215; 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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