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File 1749/1921 ‘Persian Gulf:- Residency news summaries 1921-25’ [208r] (430/494)
The record is made up of 1 volume (240 folios). It was created in 17 Mar 1921-29 Mar 1926. 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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The Sheikh was naturally much concerned at this news, firstly at an
attempt to reinstate Sheikh Abdul Karim which would be certainly resisted by
the Chenana and thus caused a serious disturbance on his-border, secondly, because
the Walls claim to this territorry is not justified, and thirdly, because at the request
of His Majesty’s Vice-Consul, Ahwaz, he had accepted the responsibility for law
and order of this tribe as a temporary measure. The Sheikh has replied to the
Wali in friendly terms to the effect that he is sure that the Wali will not press for
the appointment of Sheikh Abdul Karim over this tribe when he is aware that
Abdul Karim is a subject of Mesopotamia and an outlaw, and that any question of
boundary can be easily settled between themselves in the winter. His Majesty’s
Vice-Consul replied to the Wali that he was a little surprised at his intention to show
such kindness to a man who had been deposed from his headship and was an outlaw,
and considered the matter must be due to some misunderstanding for such an action
could only have unfortunate results.
Th6 Wall’s messenger, however, one Qaid Hussein, who was subsidized by the
British during the war, lias created a considerable amount of unrest and excitement
during his journey through the district by absolutely unauthorized talk, it is thought
more in order to focus attention on himself than with any other object.
Extreme heat has been experienced during July and the Dizfulis state that
they have never known it as hot before. The city has been without life, the popu
lation either remaining day and night in their Shabadans or immersed in the river
Diz.
Isfahan— (lith June — 24th July).
The condition of the town is satisfactory, but a feeling of uncertainty exists.
The activities of the Russian Minister in Tehran, the news of the landing of Russian
troops at Enzeli and the unfavourable reports received regarding the situation in the
capital have produced an unsettling effect on the town generally.
No one believes that the Medjliss will last long or do any good work, and the
general opinion is that the present cabinet will fall shortly.
I The roads continue to be infested with robbers and no satisfactory arrange
ments have as yet been made for their security. One day the gendarmerie is
ordered to take charge of the road and the following day the Governor General
is asked to take over the responsibility, but neither is supplied with sufficient funds.
Owing to the unusually good crops of W'heat and barley, prices have declined
greatly but little business is being done as owners are holding back for higher prices.
A large supply of Russian kerosine has arrived and prices which had gone up in
May to Krs. 44 and more, have fallen to Krs. 1G per Shah man.
Shiraz.
Orders have been received from the Ministry of Finance for the disbandment
of the “ Nizam ” troops, but so far have not been confirmed by the Ministry of V ar.
As a result of the agitation by the Mullas and others for their retention (in demon
stration of their hostility to the South Persia Rifles), the Prime Minister has telegraph
ed and enquired of the Governor General whether the latter thought any portion of
the “ Nizam ” should be retained. The sense of the Governor General’s reply
Was that the Prime Minister should specify to what armed force the former should
look for support, and in view of wages still mounting up, to ask for an urgent decision.
In accordance with instructions received from His Majesty’s Minister, the re
duction of the South Persia Rifles has commenced, and the force in Shiraz has been
reduced by one squadron of cavalry, one company of infantry and one section of the
Machine Gun Company and other details. There has been no untoward incident
I so far, though the reduction has shaken for the moment the fighting value and morale
of the force. The Persian officers are more sorrowful than anything else, and bitter
against their own Government.
On July 9th, taking advantage of mourning ceremonies for a religious digni
tary, the anti-Bahai and anti-Governor General agitators held crowded meeting
in a mosque.
Sardar
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, deputy to the Governor General, fearing trouble, had
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This volume mainly contains copies of printed monthly summaries of news (Bushire 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. Diary entries) received by the British Political 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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , and 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. Political Department minute papers prefacing and commenting on the news summaries.
The news summaries cover the period January 1921 to December 1925 (there is no summary for February 1921). Summaries from January 1925 to July 1925 cover fortnightly rather than monthly periods. The summaries 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 Arthur Prescott Trevor, Acting 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. Stuart George Knox, Lieutenant-Colonel Francis Beville Prideaux, and Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Gilbert Crosthwaite, respectively).
The summaries cover areas in Persia [Iran] including: Mohammerah [Khorramshahr], Dizful [Dezful], Ahwaz [Ahvāz], Ispahan (Isfahan), Shiraz, Behbehan [Behbahān], Bushire, Bunder Abbas [Bandar Abbas], Kerman, Mekran [Makran], Shushtar, Bakhtiari, and Lingah. They also cover Muscat, the Trucial Coast A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. , Bahrain, and Kuwait.
The summaries cover various subjects, including: movements of British officials, Persian Officials, non-officials, and foreigners; health; Persian ports; arms traffic; military affairs; the Anglo-Persian Oil Company; the Shaikh of Mohammerah; and roads.
The volume includes a divider which gives the subject number, the year the subject file was opened, the subject heading, and a list of correspondence references by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.
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- 1 volume (240 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.
The subject 1749 ( 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. news summaries 1921-25) consists of one volume only.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 237; 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. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
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