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part in subordination to the Indian authorities, would, I apprehend, lead to confu&ion and
delays, and occasionally even to conflict in instructions.
Inclosure 7 in No. 1.
Mr. Mackenzie to Colonel Pelly.
Bushire, March 7, 1871.
SOME months ago I had the pleasure to address you regarding the appointment of
a Vice-Consul at this port, and you were then so good as to forward my letter to the
Bombay Government.
Believing the subject to be still under the consideration of Government, I again
trouble you with a view to keeping open the application I then made.
Having in my former letter stated fully the benefits that would result to trade were
such an office established in the Gulf, it is unnecessary my now again doing so.
I am the more desirous of securing the appointment for a member of my firm, Gray,
Paul, and Co., as an American gentleman who recently visited Persia had instructions to
communicate to the Minister of his Government at Constantinople the names of the
most influential merchants at this port with a view to the appointment of an American
Consul.
The rapid progression of trade in the Gulf within the past few years has been greatly
stimulated by the energy displayed by Her Majesty's.Political Officers in the settlement
of traders' disputes on both coasts, so that a feeling of confidence has been engendered
in commercial transactions which previously had no existence.
It is, however, apparent to us that the creation of a Consular Office here, solely for
the regulation of commerce, would at once facilitate trade and relieve the residency of
the minor details of mercantile and shipping questions.
Inclosure 8 in JSo. 1.
Colonel Pelhj to the Secretary to the Government of Bombay.
Mandanee, May 6, 1871.
IN continuation of my letter dated 11th March last, and previous correspondence,
concerning the preparation of an Order in Council providing for Consular jurisdiction in
Persia, I have now the honour to inclose a copy of a telegram I have received from
Sir Philip Francis, Her Majesty's Consul-General and Judge at Constantinople, stating
that he deems it very desirable we should meet there to discuss this matter.
2. I am replying that I have referred to Government for instructions.
-3. Should his Excellency in Council concur in the opinion of Sir Philip Francis,
I would suggest that the meeting be postponed pending settlement of the Turkish
Expedition question.
Inclosure 9 in No. 1.
Sir P. Francis to Colonel Pelly.
(Telegraphic.) Pera, April 22, 1871.
DESPATCH received. Very desirable if we could meet here to discuss.
Inclosure 10 in No. 1.
Colonel Pelly to Sir P. Francis,
(Telegraphic.) Bushire, May 3, 1871.
I HAVE submitted your telegram to Bombay Government and will intorm you of
result.