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the tide will be low. I trust there will he no discomfort however. After lunch he will
receive the Deputation of British subjects at the Consulate ; and at 3-45 P.M., or as soon as
the Marine Guard-of-Honour and any other persons who will accompany His Excellency to
the return visit ( and who did not accompany him to lunch ) have assembled at the Customs
House, he will embark again privately from the Consulate steps and proceed to the Pierhead
at the Customs wharf where he will land officially and be met by Sayyid Timur and the
three high officials.
It is 250 yards walk from the Customs Pierhead to 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). Room.
The alternative arrangement to the above would be for the Viceroy to walk the whole way
from the Consulate to 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). Room, 350 yards.
The street passed through will be clean and good going, but is narrow and it would not
be so easy to arrange for the Guard ; and so if His Excellency will kindly put up with the
trouble of the short water journey from the Consulate to the Pierhead I think that his official
landing by that means, just at the hour of the visit, will be the most satisfactory and dignified
arrangement.
II. The “ Dancing I am afraid this is a very primitive entertainment in any case
but I suggested that it would be better to arrange it for the second afternoon, because it will
attract a large crowd of sight-seers, and it would be difficult to keep the place clear and quiet for
His Excellency's movements to and from 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). Room.
Then again there would be so little time for it between the reception of the address and
the return visit and by the time the latter was concluded it would be sunset.
I hope therefore that the alternative to have it on the second afternoon will be approved.
That arrangement will at the same time afford a convenient opportunity for the Sultan to take
leave of His Excellency, if no other procedure has been decided on.
III. If His Excellency and party find it convenient to lunch at the Consulate on the
2 nd day too, we shall of course be only too happy. I may mention that our dining room will
accommodate 12 comfortably and 14 at a stretch. There will be 5 of us in the house, 2
Kemballs, 2 Coxes, and Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. Surgeon, so we can provide for 7 or 9 as may be convenient
to His Excellency.
IV. Finally I attach three translations of speeches which the Sultan wants to deliver—
(a') At the time of Mizaj-pursi.
(ii) At the time of His Excellency's visit to the Sultan.
(Hi) At the beginning of 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). .
The first two contain a good deal of high fainting Arabic which I fear it will be a little
tedious for His Excellency to endure. Nevertheless as they are the proper thing in accord
ance with Arabic ideas I trust the Viceroy will not mind putting up with them.
P.S. —I have said nothing about the Admiral visiting the Sultan understanding that his
official position would be merged into that of the Viceroy and that he would find it more
satisfactory to exchange visits some other time. The Navy have their own ideas however
and if it is desired that the Admiral should exchange visits, he could call on the Sultan at
8-30, or 9 a. M. on 19th, and Sultan could return it after 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). .
Telegram from 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 14th (received 15th) Novem
ber 1903.
Says the Sultan is anxious that his brother^ Muhammad, who is so much older, should tahe
precedence, for present purposes, over Timur and thus not make jealousy.
No objection ? Draft reply put up.
H. P. C.,—15-11-1903.
L. W. Dane,— 15-11-1903.
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 15th November 1903.
In reply to above telegram states that there is no objection.
Telegram from 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 15th Novem
ber 1903.
Accommodation at Maskat 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). .
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 15th November 1903.
Replies to the above telegram.
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 15th November 1903.
Ceremonial at Maskat.