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Telegram R., No. 532, dated the 24th (received 25th) March 1917.
From—S ir P. Sykes, Shiraz,
To The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Delhi.
Your telegram 228.
Following are names of addressees of sanadsPatiala, Rewa, Kasim
Bazaar, Rampur, Indore, Mysore, Tonk, Gooch Bihar, Begum Courteous or formal title for (usually Muslim) women of elite status, especially of Turko-Mongol lineage. of Bhopal,
Tsabha, Rao of Kutch, Kashmir, Jodhpur. First four mentioned have been
sent by post from here. Six last mentioned have been handed over to Consul,
Kerman. Remaining three will be sent shortly. Regret to report that those
for Bikaner, Baroda and Bahawalpur were looted on road and are lost.
301
No. 160-S., dated Bushire, the 19th (received 19th)March 1917 (Confidential).
From— Major A. P. Trevor, C.I E., 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. , Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ,
To—The Foreign Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department.
I have the honour to forward herewith, for the information of the
No 34-17, dated the 23rd Febroary 1917,
from Consul, Kerman, to Minister, Tehran.
No. 38-22, dated the 1st March 1917, from
Consul, Kerman, to Minister, Tehran.
No. 42-125, dated the 9th March 1917, from
Consul, Kerman, to Minister, Tehran.
No. 26, dated the 10th March 1917, from
Consul, Kerman, to Deputy Resident, Bushire.
Government of India, a copy of certain
telegrams, which have passed between
His Majesty’s Minister, Tehran, and His
Majesty’s Consul at Kerman regarding
the finances of the Province.
2. It is evident from these that, as in other parts of Persia, the provincial
finances are in a bad way. All that can be said is that apparently they are
not in quite such a bankrupt condition as those of Pars and the Gulf Ports.
3. It is to be hoped that the Governor-General will dismiss Ihtisham in
accordance with the orders of the Persian Government referred to in the tele
gram from the Minister which is repeated in the last enclosure.
Euclo. No. 1 of Serial No. 301.
Telegram P., No. 34, dated the 23rd (received 24th) February 1917.
From—His Majesty's Consul, Kerman,
To — His Majesty's Minister, Tehran.
[Repeated Bushire (No. 17).]
Minister’s telegram 19.
For some weeks I have been in consultation with all parties about the
finance question which is a difficult one. These requirements are quite neces
sary and very reasonable. I arranged working between (?) and 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. Nosrat,
and the Prince at first approved, but later as usual Ihtisham interfered and
made Prince upset arrangement. When this fell I had all present together
and a second less satisfactory arrangement involving compromises was agreed
upon by all. It is Ihtisham’s one endeavour lo render harmony of Administra
tion impossible and to create maximum of friction. With that aim he inter
feres in every one’s business and I have met no one of any party who has good
w r ord for him. I have done my best for seven months but cannot undertake
to carry on with him longer without probable serious trouble. My relations
with the Prince are excellent, hut he is simply childish tool in his hands.
Complaints against Ihtisham are reaching me from every quarter. Beg to
urge steps be taken for his removal at earliest possible date as I distrust him
myself in every way.
Addressed Tehran ; repeated Bushire, No. 17.