"ملف W/4 العداءات في بلاد فارس: حصار تانجستان، مصادرة شاي مورد إلى تانجستان" [ظ‎‎٤‎٠] (٤١١/٨٠)

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As regards Shiraz, I am of opinion that, conld present Governor-General
be recalled and Kawara appointed, it would be possible for him to keep Ears
quiet whilst we dealt with hostile Khans as seemed best to us and I think in
this case few if any Kashgai would join in confederacy. I venture, therefore,
to submit opinion that for the present our policy should be confined to
encouraging friendship of Khans with all possible moral and material help
and by arranging with Sheikh of Mohammerah to despatch force to be ready
to support Ismail Khan when required. And that as soon as situation in Fars
has assumed more satisfactory complexion we should ourselves organize such
punitive measures as seem necessary. Addressed Tehran j repeated to Bushire.
Ends.
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Telegram P., No. 109, dated the 29th (received 30th) August 1915.
From—His Britannic Majesty's Minister, Tehran,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Kegarding the occupation of Bushire. Yesterday after three hours'
conversation Prime Minister said that our conditions would be agreed to in
principle by him, though he took exception to amount of indemnity and
suggested a procedure as follows ;—Persian authority restored at Bushire and
Governor-General, Ears, to be recalled simultaneously,
Persian Government to pledge itself to put an end to German agitations
and to punish Khans implicated in attack as soon as possible.
Our troops to remain until danger of further attack is passed.
I mentioned that I had no hope that such terms would be accepted by
His Majesty's Government, but that they would, before terminating formal
occupation, certainly insist on removal of Governor-General.
Proposal is otherwise worth considering. In the south Governor-General
Las been chief instrument of German agitation and in Persian eyes, his
removal will be a decided blow to them. Consul, Shiraz, always puts his
removal as most important point. Of course the other (?) promises are
valutless, as Government are absolutely powerless to fulfil them and their hold
is moreover very precarious. However, it may last long enough to get rid of
Governor-General. Our effect, on the other hand, continues and we are
relieved of the nuisance of having to administer Bushire while the irritation
is removed of foreign relations all over Persia at hauling down of Persian flag.
Would His Majesty's Government agree to this proposal modified as
follows:—That at Bushire Persian authority is not restored until Governor-
General has definitely left and Kawam-ul-Mulk appointed as Acting Gov
ernor-General of Ears; with regard to selection of two new Governors of
Shiraz and Bushire Legation to be consulted.
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Telegram R., No. 506 C., dated the 29th (received 30th) August 1915.
Prom— M ajor A. P. T revor , C.I.E., Offcer on Special Duty in the Persian Gulf,
Buehire,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart'
ment, Simla,
There is a large quantity of cash in Treasury here now and as it forms
incentive for attack by tribesmen it would appear advisable to reduce it,
A- P. 0. C. (Anglo-Persian Oil Company) would be glad to take two lakhs
giving cheque on Bombay, and Imperial Bank of Persia, Basrah, w r ould take
three or four on same terms. May 1 arrange accordingly r
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Telegram P., No. Ill, dated the 1st (received 2nd) September 1915,
Prom—His Britannic Majesty's Minister, Tehran,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart*
ment, Simla. - i _ - > -
I see no objection to Karguzar being deported to India,
This is with reference to your telegram No, 893 S,