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File 3443/1914 Pt 2 'German War: German emissaries to Afghanistan' [‎14v] (35/490)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (238 folios). It was created in 1 Jun 1915-21 Nov 1915. It was written in English and French. 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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would try to obtain possession of arms. He added that our safety would be
absolutely guaranteed by Swedish Government.
E-ussian Minister promised to report, what Minister foi hoieign Affairs
bad said to Petrograd.
Sent Petrograd; addressed to Foreign Office.
27
Telegram P., No. 44<2-F., dated (and received) the 9th November 1315.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Minister, Tehran,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment.
Continuation of my telegram immediately preceding.
X then pressed JVXinister for Foreign All'airs to tell us terms on which
Persian Government were willing to adopt benevolent neutrality towards the
two Powers. After dilating on necessity (for) conciliating public opinion His
Excellency produced them as follows :—
(1) Settlement of purely Russian question that is strict observance. of
Treaty (of) Turcomanshai and collection of revenue(s) by Russian
Consols.
(2) Request for arms, etc., to form Persian Army.
(3) Revision of tariff.
(4) If other neutral countries are allowed to send delegates, Persia to be
represented at peace conference.
(5) Undertaking (to) withdraw Russian troops from all parts of Persia
to be discussed at a later date in a friendly spirit.
(6) Cancellation of recognition by Persia of 1907 Convention as well
(as) of other undertakings obtained by ultimatum in 1911.
I said consideration of public opinion could hardly have inspired inser
tion points (3) and (4). During the six months I had been in Persia neither point
had been even mentioned by Minister or in press and as for number 4 it looked
as if it was of German origin. I feared that in London list would not make
a favourable impression. Russian Minister concurred. He said as regards
(1) that although he had repeatedly expressed his readiness to discuss these
points, and he was equally prepared to do so still, Persian Government four
months ago had not cared to discuss questions involved. As to (5) conversations
had taken place between Persian Government and his predecessor and could
be renewed.
We agreed to inform our Governments of Persian Government’s proposals
and recommend sympathetic consideration.
(?) Sent to Petrograd and India; addressed to Foreign Office.
28
Telegram R., No. 68, dated (and received) the 9th November 1915.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Consul at Shiraz, Shiraz,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Delhi.
Your telegram 4-D. S. Individual in question has been actively' assisting
in German campaign but I have no information regarding any special scheme.
I could have him disposed of without much difficulty but present moment is
not suitable. I will take necessary steps whenever suitable opportunity occurs.
Addressed Foreign; repeated Tehran and Bushire.

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The volume contains correspondence regarding the Persian Campaign of the First World War and the movements and activities of the Central Powers in Persia [Iran] between June and November 1915. The correspondence is particularly concerned with German and Ottoman attempts to infiltrate Afghanistan from Persia, and of ensuring the continued neutrality of both Afghanistan and Persia.

The primary correspondents are the British Legation, Tehran; the British Embassy, Petrograd [Saint Petersburg]; the Government of India; and the Foreign Office.

The volume contains a single folio in French (f 184), a communication from the Russian Ambassador in London.

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 (238 folios)
Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.

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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 238; 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 between ff 121-127, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.

The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers.

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English and French in Latin script
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