Operations of Ottoman Military and Naval Forces in the Persian Gulf [‎556v] (10/34)

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Dated Bahrein, 27th August 1871.
F rom Captain William Guthrie, Commanding H. M/s Gun-boat Hugh Rose,
»p 0 Lieut. -Col. Lewis Belly, C.S.I., H. B. M/s 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. .
Some boats that took stores from Kuteef to Ojair for the Turks hare called
in here en route to Kuteef.
They report that a caravan despatched from Lahsa, guarded by thirty
Turkish Cavalry, had been attacked by the A1 Ejman Bedouins, who had cap
tured and carried off eleven camels hut had left twelve of their men dead on the
ground; the Turks had lost no men.
One passenger by the caravan said that Eereck Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. , the man at Lahsa, had
written to Saood, inviting him to come on to Lahsa and discuss matters, hut it
was doubtful if Saood would trust himself in their hands.
It is reported that cholera is very had at Kuteef again by overcrowding, heat,
and filth; when filth is mentioned by an Arab it must he very bad.
Small-pox very had at Al-Biddah; they are taking prompt measures to
suppress it.
The first symptoms of it shown, the patient is carried two or three miles
outside of the town and left to his fate; no wonder they say there are so many
people dying there of the disease.
It is spoken of here with awe; a boat from the Southern Coast arrived here
for dates; they report that from Khor Alhedid, all along the Guttur Coast, the
Turkish flag flies on Pridays.
It is correct that plunder from the mainland (Guttur) is sold openly in the
bazars at Bahrein.
Saood’s son had an interview with the Chief of Bahrein yesterday in great
state; four horsemen each side of the gate, and about one hundred followers.
The son is not a child as the Mirza says; he is big enough to know what he is
about.
There is a large number of Bedouins in Bahrein at present and not over-
scrupulous, as they caught one of our Parsee Engineers by himself and searched
his pockets.
Telegram, dated Bushire, 28tli August 1871.
From— Lieut.-Col. Lewis Pelly, C.S.I., H. B. M/s 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—Secretary to the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. .
Latest intelligence from Besidency Mirza, on authority of Arab reports—
Bedouins had attacked Ojair and plundered Turkish troops. Boads to Lahsa
disturbed. Lahsa in alarm of Saood. Turkish Commander raising men in Lahsa.
Saood has written to his son, confirming Abdullah’s death. Turks receiving
reinforcements at Kuteef. Guttur Chiefs, alarmed at Saood, cease to hoist Turkish
flag. Bahrein Chief sending away Bedouins arrived from mainland in view
to keeping clear of quarrels. Kowait Chief has begged permission to return
home, but Turks refused.
Enclosure No. 4.
No. 5202, dated Bombay Castle, 28th October 1871.
From—W. Wedderburn, Esq., Acting Secretary to the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. ,
To—C. U. Aitchison, Esq., C.S.I., Secy to Govt, of India, Foreign Dept., with G.-G.
Beeerring to Mr. LePoer Wynne’s letter No. 957P., dated the 20th
March last, I am directed to forward, for the information of the Government of
India, copy of a letter, with enclosures, from the Political Besident in the
Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , No. 1079-291, dated the 23rd ultimo, regarding the arrival of two
Turkish vessels of war in the Gulf.
Exd.—T. Y.