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File 3086/1915 Pt 5 'Arabia: Red Sea – Trade during German War' [‎318r] (640/958)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (475 folios). It was created in May 5 1915-18 Sept 1919. 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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V i oin 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. , Aden, 3rd May 1917.
{Repeated to Simla and Ihyh Commissioner, Cairo.)
(Received at 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. 10 p.m.j
A.I ool. S('nior Kaval Officer, Red Sea patrol, again brings
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to
notice that usefulness of southern Red Sea patrol is largely impaired by
want of co-operation of our french and Italian neighbours on the African
coast. \\ e have ample proof that no supervision is exercised over the
( hows sading from their ports although they are aware of the orders that all
dhows from French and Italian ports for Jaizan should call at Kamaran on
outward and homeward voyages. Vet we know that dhows from both
territories visit Medi and Jaizan without complying with regulations. The
Italian authorities admitted that their dhows trade with Jaizan, vet in last
seven months only three Italian dhows called at Kamaran. Also we know
that french dhows from Jibuti and Obokh are deliberately running the
blockade and landing goods at Dhubab and other places. * Dhows from
j\lassowah and Assab are doing same. There are now cargoes of five French
dhows up before the Prize Court for running the blockade. Lately, French
man Monsieur de^Monfried was arrested in his dhow A term adopted by British officials to refer to local sailing vessels in the western Indian Ocean. within a few miles of
Dhubab; the incidents of the Italian steamers “Lido” and “ Massovvah ”
have been communicated. r l here has been lengthy correspondence with
local Italian Consul and French Consul who have loyally done everything in
their power to support our request for co-operation. French and Italian
Governors have promised to do what they can, but reports show clearly that
very little control is being maintained and the amount of cargoes run is on
tiie increase. I would request, if possible, some pressure might be brought
to bear from home to insist on proper supervision.
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Content

The volume comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes relating to the blockade of trade in the Red Sea during the First World War.

The discussion in the volume relates to:

  • Export of grain to Eritrea: removal of limit on Sudanese exports
  • Restriction on navigators of Italian sambuks between Aden and Somaliland
  • Red Sea blockade: trade in oil with Jeizan (Idrisi fort)
  • Export of hides from Hejaz
  • Colonel Wilson instructed to support French request for exemption from prohibition
  • Red Sea blockade: further representations from the Italian Government
  • Italian allegations as to contraband traffic with Jibouti
  • The blockade: Italian complaints of restrictions on dhow A term adopted by British officials to refer to local sailing vessels in the western Indian Ocean. traffic
  • Correspondence with Italian Consul at Aden
  • Status of the Hejaz: question of declaring it to be territory in friendly occupation under Trading with Enemy (Occupied Territory) Proclamation 1915
  • Resumption of trade with the Hejaz
  • Government of India concur in proposed authorisation
  • Representation of Messrs Whitworth of Manchester, regarding the restriction of exports from Aden to the Red Sea
  • The southern patrol: inadequate supervision over French and Italian dhows. The Foreign Office address the French Government but prefer not to raise question with Italy. The Resident at Aden suggests representatives to French and Italian governments.
  • Trade with Jibuti and the question of whether restrictions should be imposed at Aden.

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 contained in that part by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.

Extent and format
1 volume (475 folios)
Arrangement

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

The subject 3086 (German War: Arabia/Arabia: Red Sea Islands/Arabia: Arms for Sayyid Idrissi) consists of six volumes, IOR/L/PS/10/558-563. The volumes are divided into nine parts, with part 1 comprising the first volume, part 2 comprising the second volume, parts 3-4 comprising the third volume, part 5 comprising the fourth volume, parts 6-7 comprising the fifth volume, and parts 8-9 comprising the sixth volume.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 477; 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. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.

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