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File 2297/1919 ‘Persian Gulf Residency Monthly Reports. 1912-20.’ [‎7r] (18/1044)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (518 folios). It was created in 3 Feb 1912-5 Apr 1921. 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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matter be taken up by tbe Consulate, and not by the South Persia Rifles and
this would probably have been the best course. It was not followed, and the
case has gradually developed into, what is in the eyes of Shiraz a conW
between the Persian Government and the SouthPersia Rifles. ’ After com
sultation with the Inspector-General, South Persia Rifles, His Maiestv’s
Consul wrote to the Governor-General to the effect that the British Govern
ment would not press the case against the Parash Bashi provided that suitable
security were forthcoming that he would take no retaliatory measures against
witnesses in the case or the prosecuting oflScer of the South Persia Rifles and
that lie be not permitted to return to Kazerun. ’
With the approval of His Majesty’s Minister the Pars newspaper ceased
publication on the 15th December. Its value as propaganda is to all intents
and purposes nil, and the expenses of publication considerable.
The condition of the town was not entirely satisfactory as gangs of
mischievous individuals seemed to be pre-occupied in trying to create a feeling
of unrest. It was openly stated that some of the rank^and file of the South
Persia Rifles were among these mischief-makers but this was amply disproved
by prompt action on the part of the Inspector-General. ^
The position of the Governor-General is very unenviable owin^ to the
thinly veiled hostility of the Persian Government and the intrio-ue^of the
Deputy Governor who is trying his hardest to oust him on account of his
honest methods.
Behbehan (November 16th—December 31st).—On November 14th a small
fight took place outside Behbehan between Tufangchis of Behbehan and
Qanawat. The latter had heard that the men from Behbehan had gone out
with the intention of robbing sheep from Qanawat. After the fight it was
found that nothing had been robbed.
Merchants at Behbehan have sent complaints to Rais-ut-Tujjar of
Mohammerah regarding the proceedings of Abdul Hassan Khan, Deputy
Governor of Zaidan. As yet no reply has been received by them and they
intend to proceed to Bushire and Mohammerah to try and arrange something
satisfactory.
Owing to the bad Governorship of Abdul Hassan Khan, Deputy Governor
of Zaidan, the Dilum road has been insecure during the period under report.
Haji Asadullah Khan and Rustam Khan have come to Behbehan as
Deputy Governors. Poliowing upon their arrival Agha Baba Khan, who had
been appointed to look after the # elections, arrived. Some progress was made
in the arrangements for the elections and certain supervisors were appointed.
It is doubtful whether the election will be carried out according to regulations.
There has been some rain in the district, but sp far no considerable
cultivation has been done.
Bushire .—Canvassing for the elections was being carried on, and the
results were out towards the end of the month. The following is the order in
which candidates for the two seats stood after the poll:—
(1) Mirza Ali Kazeruni.
(2) Mirza Mahmoud Behbehani.
(3) Shaikh Abdul Karim.
(4) Muin-ut-Tujjar.
(5) Yamin-ul-Mamalik.
(6) Malik-ut-Tujjar.
Of these the first is well known as an adherent and right hand man of
Wassmuss and has been anti-British for a long time. The second is under
age. The third is believed to be moderate in his views : the fourth is under
stood to be over age, and both he and his son-in-law No. 6 reside permanently
in Tehran. Yamin-ul Mamalik is the Karguzar here. The latter and Mirza
Mahmoud Behbehani were the only candidates actually on the spot during
the election.

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The file consists of reports of news received by 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. (the ‘Political Diary’ of the 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. ) relating to various areas of Persia [Iran] and the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , for each month from November 1911 to December 1920 (there is no report for June 1914). The parts of Persia covered by the reports include: Mohammerah [Khorramshahr], Ispahan, Bushire [Bushehr], Shiraz, Bunder Abbas (Bandar Abbas), Lingah (Lingeh) and Kerman (Kirman). Other countries in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. covered by the reports include Maskat [Muscat], Bahrain and Koweit [Kuwait]. The reports were compiled by the 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. (Lieutenant-Colonel Percy Zachariah Cox), or in his absence by the Officiating 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. , the Deputy 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. or the First Assistant Resident.

They report on matters including: local officials; arms traffic; Customs; local government; British interests; foreign interests; the movements of HM Representatives; and the condition of roads, the telegraph and the postal service.

The file also includes 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. minute paper cover sheets.

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1 volume (518 folios)
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The papers are arranged in chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.

The subject 2297 ( 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. Monthly Reports. 1912-20) consists of one volume, IOR/L/PS/10/827.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 520; 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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