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No. 4511-E.B., dated Simla, the 21st November 1906 (Secret).
From—The Deputy Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign Denart-
ment, ^
To— The Hon’ble Sir Steyninq W. Edqerley, K.C.V.O., C.I.E., Chief Secretary
to the Government of Bombay, Political Department.
In continuation of the correspondence ending with the endorsement from
the Government of India in the Foreign Department, No. 3360-E.B., dated the
14th August 1906, I am directed to forward, for the information of His Excel-
• No. 35, dated the 5th October 1906 . lenc ^ t]le Governor in Council, a copy of
a Secret despatch* which has been received
from His Majesty’s Secretary of State for India on the subject of the policy to
he pursued in regard to the Aden Hinterland.
2. I am to say that a further communication will be made to the Govern
ment of Bombay later when the Government of India have had an opportunity
of considering fully the terms of Mr. Morley’s despatch. In the meantime
steps are being taken by the military authorities to withdraw the troops from
Dthala and to reduce the garrison at Aden to its normal strength.
Telegram No. 3040-A., dated the 1st December 1906.
From—The Quarter Master General in India,
To—The Lieutenant-General Commanding, Western Command.
Please arrange for withdrawal at once of all troops, stores, etc., from
Dthala to Aden. W ire date 81st Pioneers can be ready to embark for India
returning to Bangalore.
Bepeated Lieutenant-General Commanding, Secunderabad Division.
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Telegram, dated Ithe 8 th December 1906.
From—The Hon’ble Sir S. W. Edgerley, K.C.V.O., C.I.E., Chief Secretary to-
the Government of Bombay,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign Department, Calcutta.
Following telegram received from Resident at Aden, repeated for such
action as Government of India may deem advisable:— Beyins. Have received
orders to withdraw all troops from Dthala at once. I am also withdrawing
Political Agent and his escort, which is too small for safety. Ends,
Telegram No. 3141-A., dated the 8 th December 1906.
From—The Quarter Master General in India,
To—The Lieutenant-General Commanding, Western Command.
Please arrange to leave at Dthala for present suitable escort of Native
Infantry for Political Officer. If 116th
My. 3040-A., of ist December. Mahrattas cannot provide, you can retain
temporarily detachment 81st Pioneers.
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Telegram No. S.-173, dated the 9th December 1906.
From—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign Department,
Calcutta,
To The Secretary to the Government of Bombay, Political Department.
Your telegram of 8th December 1906. Dthala. Secretary of State’s
instructions only contemplated immediate withdrawal of British detachment
and Political Agent was to remain for present. Please telegraph what escort
he now has and what you consider absolutely necessary for his safety, and how
you would provide this.
Addressed to Bombay, repeated to Aden.