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IIT. We have asked tlie Officer Commanding His Majesty’s Ship Argonaut what the
area o£ the clear deck space is, and on hearing from him can let Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. know.
IV Military Secretary to Viceroy believes that there is a Band on the Argonaut and we
can arrange about this at Karachi. . » ii i ,1 r
V No men of the Bodyguard are going and there will only be the usual guard of the
Marine’ Battalion on the Hardinge. For the Darbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). on the Argonaut we shall have a guard
of marines which ought to be sufficient. For the return visit some marines or blue jackets can
nerhans be landed at the customs quay where Your Excellency will arrive. 1 , ,
P VI. Major Cox’s proposals about the visit of Mr. tHe French Consul, who has
behaved on the whole well, may be approved. . i j.r t. .m tt
VII Do. do. as regards the Acting American Consul, though the United
States of America Government are not co-operating as cordially as might have been desired
about the spirit traffic. ^ w Dane,— 9-11-1903.
His Excellency’s verbal orders obtained and the draft telegram may issue.
L. W. Dane,— 9-11-1903.
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Telegram prom the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. , Maskat, dated and received the 7ih November 1903.
States that the Sultan wishes to present an address to the Viceroy at the Darbar A public or private audience held by a high-ranking British colonial representative (e.g. Viceroy, Governor-General, or member of the British royal family). at Maskat.
Telegram to the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. , Maskat, dated the 8th November 1903.
Approves of the proposal contained in his telegram above. * // ^ ^
Telegram to the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. , Maskat, dated the 9th November 1903. fluic A
Communicates certain instructions in connection with His Excellency’s visit to Maskat.
Translation of address which the Sultan proposes to make to His Excellency the Viceroy /ZJji
when the latter returns His Highness's visit.
From the Political Eesident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , dated the 30th October
(received 7th November) 1903.
Submits short narratives on the status, etc., of Trucial Chiefs.
This may go to Camp.
L. Russell, —10-11-1903.
[ Demi-official.]
Telegram, dated the 11 th November 1903 .
From—The Commissioner in Sind, Larkana,
To—The Foreign Secretary, Viceroy’s Camp.
T.-43. Your telegram of tenth about two translators. 1 have telegraphed to Karachi
Collector to find them and to let you know when found.
Telegram from Mr. Grant Duff, Tehran, dated and received the 11th November
1903.
Conveys information regarding the reception of His Excellency the Viceroy by Persian Officials
at Bushirc. „
L. W. Dane,— 11-11-1903.
CFurzon],—11-11-1903.
Telegram, dated the 11 th November 1903 .
From—Foreign, Simla,
To —Foreign with Viceroy, Viceroy’s Camp.
Your telegram of 10th. Trade statistics quoted in paragraph 25 of despatch, dated 21st
September 1899, have been completed up to 1901, and the statement despatched in charge of
Mr. Gaston who leaves here to-morrow. As Maskat was not included in statistics of despatch,
no statement has been prepared as regards that port, but one is now in hand and will be posted
to you to-morrow. I am in the meantime sending by Mr. Gaston a copy of a report submitted
by Major Cox showing the trade of Maskat.
Telegram, dated the 12 th November 1903 .
From'—Foreign, Simla,
To—Foreign with Viceroy, Viceroy’s Camp.
Following telegram received from Admiral, Bombay, of 10th November:— Begins —Refer
ence to Gazette, submit that words f ‘Accompanied by Squadron” be substituted for “ escorted
by East India Squadron.” I believe that only His Majesty can order escort— Ends.
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