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File 1749/1921 ‘Persian Gulf:- Residency news summaries 1921-25’ [209r] (432/494)
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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Hussain Khan but as the “ Persepolis ” had neither coal nor water she was unable
to proceed.
On arrival at Bandar Rig, Agha Khalil, the Dragoman, found Haidar Khan
in a rather truculent mood, as the news regarding the “ Persepolis ” had preceded
him, and he intimated that he was ready to resist the orders of the Persian Govern
ment. A long discussion ensued, which resulted in Haidar Khan, somewhat reluc
tantly, promising to do his best to entice Hussain Khan away from Dilum through
the
agency
An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent.
of Mohamed Khan and Allah Karam Khan, the brother and son, respec
tively, of Haidar Khan.
The Honourable 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.
proceeded to Karachi by R. I. M. S.
“ Lawrence ” on the 26th July to preside over an Arms Traffic Conference which
commenced on the 1st August.
Very intense heat has been experienced during the month of July, and many
local people say that there has not been such a severe hot weather for some 30
years.
Mr. C. H. Gidney, I.C.S., on transfer to Hyderabad, handed over the duties of
Secretary to 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.
on July 15th to Captain W. F. Q. Shuldham,
I.A., pending the arrival of his relief Major M. E. Rae, LA., and left for India on the
16th idem.
Kerman.— {20th June — 27th July).
News was received in Kerman about the 20th June of the opening of the
Persian Parliament. A day later a copy of the Shah s speech from the throne, in
which a friendlv reference was made by him to Great Britain, was telegiaphed for
general information. I
• The Democrats have been busy despatching long telegrams to the Medjliss
complaining again that the Kerman elections were conducted in an illegal manner
and praying that the deputies from the Kern an Province should not be permitted
to take their seats. They have received a reply to their telegrams that their com
plaints will be enquired into, on the other hand the Moderates have been informed
that they may rest assured that no attention will be paid to complaints by interest
ed parties.
There is much popular discontent with the Governor General due to the exactions
of his Bakhtiari sowars in the districts where they are being deputed with increasing
frequency The Governor General has alienated the Moderate party which includes
.most of the notables by his increasing close friendship with the Democrats.
The Governor General has been informed by the Prime Minister that the
Sarbaz force has been abolished throughout Persia and that therefore no exception
can be made for Kerman Province. Sanction has, however, been granted for the
retention of 50 sarbazes under one Persian officer for duty as permanent guards in
the town. Fifteen out of this number are emlpoyed as guards to foreign institutions.
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.
Nusrat is disbanding the remainder of the force
Information has been received from Tehran that the Prime Minister has now
authorized the re-establishment of the Qarasuran on a shg t y re. uce s a e o P a .> •
No official orders have vet been received but it is understood that permission vi.l
shortly be granted for the re-establishment of the Qarasuran at a monthly cost of
Ts. 4,000 per mensem against the former figure of Ts. 5,358.
The Finance Agent has been informed by his Ministry that during the present
year no remission of revenue will be sanctioned by
stances from revenues due on Crown lands. I ue 0 rou ^ 1 , ^ imlors are
and spring, this year’s crops have not been satisfac ory an . • >
not modified a number of landlords, including
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.
Nusrat, will be hard hit.
The Governor General has received orde s from the Prime Minister to send the
murderers of the Armenian signaller of the Indo-European Te W.hKSov
to Tehran for trial in the Capital. His Majesty’s Consul has ^
ernor General, notwithstanding his assurances to he ConsulaRt bathe g
his utmost to have the criminals punished has himself suggested to the^l nmo
Minister the course now proposed by the latter doub ess i y
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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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