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'1902. THE LORD CURZON OF KEDLESTON. TELEGRAPHIC CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR INDIA.' [19r] (48/412)
The record is made up of 1 volume (202 folios). It was created in 1903?. 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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Persia, laying stress upon the interest of Great Britain in maintaining the
independence of the States between her dominions and other military powers,
but pointing out that should such intervening State be in danger of falling
practically under the dominion of another power, British policy in regard to
that State would have to be reconsidered. In Persia the special interests of
Russia in the North are recognised by, and do not affect,His Majesty’s Government,
provided that the Persian seat of Government is not threatened. In the South,
however, Great Britain has for a century been building up an exceptional
mercantile position with mutual benefit to herself and Persia. In that
sphere, therefore, she could not acquiesce in the attempts of any foreign
Powers to acquire political predominance. Therefore, while His Majesty’s
Government have no desire to obstruct Russian commerce from Gulf ports, the
concession to Russia of naval, military, or coaling stations in the Gulf would
be opposed by Great Britain, and would involve such protective measures as
they might consider necessary. Again, concessions of preferential rights and mono
polies, or hypothecation of internal revenues to Russia in Southern Persia, would
be as ^ detrimental to British as well as to Persian interests, as hypothecation of
revenues of the Gulf ports has been acknowledged by Persian Government to be.
Special reference is also made to the Shah’s pledge as to railways, and to
importance to British interests that Seistan should remain free from foreign
authority. Provided then that Persian Government cooperated in policy
directed to the maintenance of their independence and acknowledge the
justice of British claims, His Majesty’s Government will support them in the
promotion of common objects. If, on the other hand, Persia should elect
to encourage Russian influence within British sphere, they would regard
themselves as justified in taking special measures for the protection of their rights
and interests, even if such measures did not make the integrity and indepen
dence of Persia their first object. Hardinge is instructed to avoid any appearance
of menace or suspicion, and to make it clear that he is only reaffirming the
consistent policy of His Majesty’s Government. Have you any observations to
make upon the above ? Despatch comes before Cabinet on 13th January.
No. 7.] Secretary of State to Viceroy.
P * Telegram, 6th January 1902, 6-20 p. m. (Reed. 7th, 6-30 a. m.)
Private. Director of Education. My Despatch of the 15th November,
and your telegram of 12th November. Education Office strongly recom
mend Mr. H. W. Orange, now Examiner in that Office, aged 35, Winchester
and Oxford, two first classes, and said to know as much about education as
anyone in this country, except Sadler. Education Office would second him
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This volume comprises printed copies of telegraphic correspondence, dated 1 January-31 December 1902, of Lord Curzon of Kedleston, Viceroy and Governor-General of India, with Lord George Hamilton, Secretary of State for India.
The beginning of the volume contains a detailed index of names, places and subjects (ff 4-15). This is followed by telegrams from the Secretary of State for India to Lord Curzon, numbered 1-588 (ff 18-97) and telegrams from Lord Curzon to the Secretary of State for India, numbered 1-584 (ff 99-198).
A wide variety of subjects are covered, including matters relating to:
- The Aden Protectorate, notably the delimitation of the Aden boundary and relations with Turkey [Ottoman Empire]
- Afghanistan, including the Amir [Amīr Ḥabībullāh Khān] and Russian relations with Afghanistan
- The Army in India
- Berar [also known as the Hyderabad Assigned Districts], particularly relations with the Nizam of Hyderabad [Asaf Jah VI]
- Military operations of the Boer War 1899-1902
- Boer prisoners of war in India
- China, including the evacuation of British troops from Shanghai
- A ceremony to mark the Coronation of King Edward VII (as King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India) including the Delhi Coronation 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).
- The famine in India
- Financial and administrative matters
- Recommendations and awards of Honours of the United Kingdom to the British Indian Army and Government and to indigenous Indian rulers and dignitaries, including Coronation Honours
- The Koweit [Kuwait] Protectorate, including relations with Turkey
- British policy in Persia [Iran]
- The establishment of a Police Commission in India
- Construction and extension of railways in British India
- British relations with Russia notably in connection with India, Persia, Afghanistan, China and Tibet
- Military operations in the Somaliland Protectorate [the Republic of Somaliland]
- British policy in Tibet.
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (202 folios)
- Arrangement
The telegrams are arranged in chronological order from the front to the rear of each of the two sections of the volume, which are divided by a folio of blue card. Each telegram is numbered, and the index on folios 4-15 gives the numbers of the telegrams which correspond to each name, place or subject listed in the index.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 198; 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. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves.
Pagination: the volume also contains two original printed pagination sequences.
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, i-r:ii-v, 1r:78v, 79v:198v, iii-r:iv-v, back-i
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