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Political Ageac/ oc H.BJA’a Consulate, Muscat*
Intelligence Sur^imary for the period from 1st to 15th Feby.
14. The Hon'ble Licut-Colonel C.J.Fowle, C.B.E.,
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. , accompanied by
hie Under Secretary Mr. J.Croning, arrived by
flying boat on the 13th February.
LOCAL INTERESTS.
15. His Highness the Sultan of Muscat and Oman
returned from his visit to India on the 6th February.
His Highness^ arrival was preceded and followed by
torrential rain, which was regarded as an auspicious
portent locally.
GEHMrui lirriiAhoiL.
16. Herr Heinrich Wilinow, a German national and
partner in the firm of Messrs F.Undated! & Co., arrived
from Basrah on the 3rd ana left for Bahrain on the 6th
February by 3.5. ,, Barala M .
Herr (wiUnow, who is an ex German Naval Officer,
speaks excellent English. The object of his visit was
to deal with the problem of barter, in as far as it
affects local exporters of M kasna f ’ (fish manure) who
have hitherto icuna market# in Germany.
17. S.3. <, Nuenfels ,t arrived from Lushire on the 3rd
February and left for Port Gaid on the same day.
FBENCH INTEH^TL.
18. The French oloop “Bougainville"V*ith Hear
Admiral Bivet, commanding the French Naval Forces at
Beyrout arrived on the 8th February and left on the 9th
February* Customary calls were exchanged between the
Admiral, 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. and tnc Bui tan. The Admiral
and many of his officers speak good English.