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SitHaticn in Fars. Extracts from Shiraz Newspapers regarding —.
Enclo. to Serial No. 185.
No. Cf.-419, dated Bushire the 28th November 1915 (Confidential).
From— Majob A. P. Trevor, C.I.E., Acting Consul-General,
To—C. M. Marling, Esq., C.B., C.M.G., His Britannic Majesty's Envoy Extraordi*
nary and Minister Plenipotentiary, Tehran.
I have the honour to forward herewith in case they may be of interest
extracts from the Shiraz papers
1. Extract from “Jam-i-Jam” No. 80, dated 9th Zi Hijjeh « an( l “Tazianah ”
(19th October 1915).
2. Extract from “ Jam-i-Jam ” No 31, dated 16th Zi Hijjeh
If the telegrams from Shaikh
(26th October 1915).
3. Extract irom “ Tazianah, ” .dated 3rd Moharram (llth
November 1915).
4. Lett.-r from Shaikh Ja’far to Darya Begi, dated 15th
Moharram (23rd November 1915).
Ja’far in the first and third
enclosures are compared with
the Shaikh’s letter to Darya
Begi (enclosure 4), it will he
seen what a double-faced rascal the man is.
The news of “ Disturbances in India ” in enclosure 2, and the German
communique at Shiraz, dated Oth November, stating that the Serbian road is
opened are interesting, also the editorial comments on the latter.
Sub-Enclo. 1 to Serial No. 185.
Extract from the “ Jam-s-l am” No. 30, dated 9tk Zi Ilijjeh 1333 [19th October 1915).
4
Shaikh Ja’far’s telegram to the Clergy at Shiraz, dated 21st Mizan
(13th October 1915). Copies to the “ Tazianah/* “ Jam-i-Jam” and “ Hayat.”
Of course you are perfectly aware of the encroachment and aggression of
the British The people of the south, particularly the Mujahidin of Borasjun,
Tan^istan and Dashti and Dashtistan, have risen to defend their honour and
country against that aggression and have well been able to hold them in
check.
When the English saw that they could effect nothing as far as the nation
was concerned, they had recourse to the Government authorities with whom
they arranged an understanding for peace, and they asked the Mujahidin to
defer their attacks. The Mujahidin in obedience to the orders of the Govern
ment and in order that they should not allege that we are the authors of dis
turbances, took no action.
The Darya Begi Sardar was ordered by the Government to proceed to
Bushire. He went once as far as Shief and came back owing to the refusal
on the part of the British. The matter was again reported to the Government
and an answer was received saying that it was due to a misunderstanding, and
ordering him again to leave.
We were still exchanging views when it became clear from a correct
source that this agreement and the evacuation of Bushire were conditional on
the punishment of the Mujahidin of Islam, namely, the zealous Chiefs Gha'
zanfar-us-Sultaneh, Shaikh Hussain Khan and Zair Khidhar Khan and all the
tribesmen who have helped them—a treachery and humiliation to which no
Muhammadan can agree.
In light of this matter, it is necessary that you should inform all the
towns of the policy and attitude of the Government, stating that if we embark
on hostile operations, it is meant to preserve the National Honour and not to
disobey the orders of the State.
Please acknowledge the receipt of this telegram.