File 1749/1921 ‘Persian Gulf:- Residency news summaries 1921-25’ [‎176v] (367/494)

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The younger Khans hare drafted certain articles with the assistance of
Kai Ustuwan for publication in the “ Rah-i-JSejat ” under the heading
“ Sitareh-i-Bakhtiari ”, in which they call themselves “Social Democrats^’
and advocate the rights of farmers and ryots. The editor of the paper seems
to have demurred to publication of the articles in bis paper and to have
remarked that if the junior Khans really intended to protect the rights of
farmers and ryots, they should look nearer home and begin by redressing the
grievances of their own people instead of oppressing them. Their particular
attention was drawn to the complaints of BaghBadrun in Lenjan.
Shiraz .—The news of the resignation of the Cabinet of Qawam-us-Sultaneh
has been received w ith regret in “ Democrat ” circles which regard Qawam-us-
Sultaneh, Musaddiq-us-Sultaneh and Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Sipah as staunch Nationalists.
The newspaper “ Adalat ” of the 19th January publishes articles referring
almost entirely to south Ears and Gulf Ports affairs, including (a) an attack
on the developments of the Anglo-Persian Oil Company at Ganaweh, saying
that Haidar Khan Hayat Daudi, C.I.E., has been paid 100,000 Ts. for leases to
which he has no right as the land belongs to the Crown, and calling on the
Government to remove this “ rebel
The Governor-General has received a telegram from the rrime Minister
to the effect that His Majesty’s Legation has again complained of the tone of
the newspapers, especially in Ears, and pointing out that they w r ere impairing
Anglo-Persian relations, and directing His Imperial Highness to give u advice”
to the editors to refrain from their anti-British expressions. The Governor-
General accordingly summoned the editors, but one of those present at the
interview has informed His Majesty’s Consul that the Prince said that as the
Cabinet had fallen he w r ould not read the instructions of Qaw r am-us-Sultaneh,
and contented himself with a few mild words, while the editors protested that
they were only defending the independence of Persia.
On the 25th January there was another offensive allusion to the Consulate
in the “ Asr-i-Azadi ” and it has become clear that the Prince and staff are
running with the hare and hunting with the hounds in this matter of the press,
His Majesty’s Consul w-ote a sharp letter to the Deputy Governor-General,
blaming him personally for not making the editors understand the immunity
from attack in the Press which Eoreign representatives must have.
Until some public action is taken by the Governor-General against the
“ Asr-i-Azadi ” in respect of this new piece of insolence, His Majesty’s Consul
has declined to receive a visit from Sirdar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Nasir, wdio wished to talk" (and not
act) on the matter.
The Shiraz newspapers have columns reproducing telegrams sent to the
Government and Majlis, demanding the punishment of Nizam-us-Sultaneh
for the damages caused by him to property and lives in Ears in 1911. The
Mujtahids were signatories, as well as merchants, notables and shopkeepers.
Qawam-ul-Mulk would appear to be at the bottom of this demonstration and to
be subsidizing it presumably on account of rumours that Nizam-us-Sultaneh was
a candidate for the Governor-Generalship.
A circular telegram has been received in the Finance Department from the
Minister of Finance authorizing the payment of all Army charges without
reference to Tehran, and prior to all other salaries fa measure sure to- cause
trouble and abuse). The roadguards on the Bushire road are already one
month and 15 days to the bad in their pay.
Mas’ud-us-Sultan, brother of the late Muwagger-ud-Dowleh, and till the
summer of 1921 Acting Governor of the Gulf Ports has been appointed
Karguzar of Jars (according to the papers), no official intimation has been
given.
Information received by His Majesty’s Consul appears to indicate that
Qawam-ul-Mulk is preparing a blow at Tehran against Soulat-ed-Douleh.
On the 4th January Hussain Khan, son of Ayaz Kikha Darehshuri, with
some 800 sowars passed Kazerun going to Mamassanni to assist Jaw ad Agha,
son of Haji Muin-ut-Tujjar in his struggle with Imam Quli Khan of the
Bustara tribe.