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at Bahrein not later than 14 th November to take up Gaskin, who will arrange
for collection of Chiefs at Shargah. After the Durbar 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). , ship will be required
to take Chiefs back to their respective homes, and then proceed to Bahrein to
land Gaskin. Her services will he dispensed with about the 25 th of November.
I propose to restrict the attendance (at) Durbar 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). to three persons for each
Chief. I am writing fully about the programme of the Durbar 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). . Begarding
the presents, I suggest the following Chiefs : Abu Dhabi, handsome gold
mounted sword, gold hunting w 7 atch, Martini-Henry rifle, with five hundred
cartridges and telescopic binocular glasses. One son, Martini-Henry rifle,
with two hundred cartridges. Chiefs of Shargah, Debai and Umel-Kawain, same
as Chief of Abu Dhabi, less binocular glasses. For one son of each, Martini-
Henry rifle with two hundred cartridges. Chiefs of Ajraan and Hamriyeh,
gold hunting watches and Martini-Henry rifles. Chief of Bahrein, gold
mounted sword, gold repeater watch, rifle with one thousand cartridges and
telescopic binocular glasses. One brother of Chief and his eldest son, gold
repeater watches and rifles with two hundred cartridges. Two other sons, rifles
with two hundred cartridges. Vizier, gold hunting watch. Two bazaar-
masters, cash each Rs. 100 . Chief of Koweit, same as Bahrein, and his eldest
son, gold repeater watch and rifle. Two other sons, rifle each. Munshi A term used in the Middle East, Persia and South Asia to refer to a secretary, assistant or amanuensis. Munshis were employed in the British administration in the Gulf. , gold
hunting watch. All watches should have heavy good chains, and rifle should
be single barrel, light sporting Martini-Henry rifles with detached stocks and
do more (sic) implements in cases, best quality obtainable. Governor of
Bushire, handsome Durbar 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). clock, value Rs. 1 , 000 . Deputy Governor, gold
repeater watch. Munshi A term used in the Middle East, Persia and South Asia to refer to a secretary, assistant or amanuensis. Munshis were employed in the British administration in the Gulf. , handsome writing desk. Commander of Troops gold
repeater watch. Commander of Artillery, gold hunting watch. Deputy Governor
of Lingah, gold repeater; and Bunder Abbas, gold hunting watch. Cash pre
sents for servants and others w T ill also be required, and a few minor articles, such
as cheap gold watches and binocular glasses, might be brought. I do not
recommend grant of Indian decorations to any except the Sultan of Maskat.
Regarding the nobility, I agree with Cox.
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Memo. No. 2U3-E. A., dated Simla, the 9th October 1903.
From—C. L. S. Russell, Esq., Under Secretary to the Government of India,
Foreign Department,
T 0 —The Military (Marine) Department.
In forwarding the annexed extract from a telegram received from the
Resident in the Bersian Gulf, the undersigned is directed to say that the
Foreign Department will be glad if the Marine Department will arrange to
place a vessel at the disposal of the Resident for the purpose mentioned.
As the matter is urgent, the Foreign Department would be glad to be in
formed as early as possible of the orders issued in the matter by the Marine
Department, in order that the Resident may be informed by telegram.
Dated the 4th October 1903.
From— Major P. Z. Cox, C.I.E., 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. at Maskat,
To—L. W. Dane, Esq., Secretary to the Government of India, Foreign Depart
ment.
The British subjects have expressed their desire to present an address to
His Excellency during his stay here, and I therefore write to inquire whether
the Viceroy will be prepared to receive it and whether it should be submitted
first for appoval.
Time is so short that I will ask you kindly to send me a reply by wire.
I have communicated the news of the Viceroy’s visit to the Sultan. He
was very gracious about it and anxious to do anything he could to honour the
occasion.
He only requires to be told what is fitting, and I hope if His Excellency
has any special wishes or you have any suggestions which may tend to make
the visit pass off well, you will send me an early line.