ملف ٢٢٩٧/ ١٩١٩ "تقارير شهرية للمقيمية البريطانية في الخليج الفارسي. ١٩١٢-١٩٢٠." [ظ‎‎٤‎٨‎٠] (١٠٤٤/٩٦٥)

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of the Kalantar of Kazernn and Muhammad Ali Khan Kashkuli, no merchandise
should be forwarded.
296. {a). It is reported that the notorious Saiyid Murteza Ahrami attempted
to induce Rais Ali Dilwari to send with him to Bushire some tofangchis for the
purpose of ascertaining the reason why British troops are stationed at Bushire, but
Rais Ali being warned against such action by some of his well-wishers, did not
accede to the request. The Saiyid Shaikh Ali Dashti and Saiyid Ghulam Husain
are engaged in bringing about a reconciliation between Shaikh Husain Chah-
kutai, and Zair Khadhar as well as between the Khans of Borasjun and Shah-
bancara. It is also stated that the Soulat-ed-Dowleh is carrying on corre
spondence with these Mullahs.
(6). A letter was written by certain headmen of Dashti to Shaikh Husain of
Chahkutah saying that they themselves and Saiyid Murteza, Shaikh Ali Dashti,
Saiyid Ghulam Husain, and some 500 people were proceeding to Chahkutah to
effect the reconciliation mentioned above, but ultimately only Saiyid Murteza pro
ceeded there with some 20 tofangchis, while the others proceeded to Ahram to inter
view Zair Khadhar. The result of Saiyid Murteza's visit, however, has proved a
failure, and he has left for Ahram disappointed. Zair Khadhar on the other hand
is said to have no objection to make peace with Shaikh Husain provided he is al
lowed to retain Ahram, Khowiz, Samel and Abad. These four villages have
recently been restored after sequestration by the Persian Government to the Nizam-
es-Sultaneh, who apparently intends to let them out to Shaikh Husain.
297. On receipt of the news that Zair Khadhar had seized 3 mule-loads of
sugar belonging to Rais Ali of Dilwar, one of the headmen of Dashti wrote to Zair
Khadhar asking for the restoration of the loads and urging that in view of the visits
of the Mullahs to the various districts to bring about unity, his attitude should be
peaceful.
298. A dispute has arisen between the Khans of Borasjun and Shahbancara
over a water course. The former who was joined by Noor Muhammad Beg of
Daleki marched against Shahbancara and in the fight which ensued near a place
named Bona, 8 men of the Khan of Borasjun and 5 of Shahbancara are reported to
have been killed.
299. Owing to the alleged incapacity of Jamal Khan of Dashti to control the
headmen under him, a certain Namdar (a headman) took possession of four vil
lages including the port of Laver and treated the inhabitants with such severity
that they were driven to complain to the Mowaggar-ed-DowIeh who is acting as
Governor of Dashti and Dashtistan on behalf of the Governor-General of Bars. His
Excellency wrote to Muhammad Hasan Khan (uncle of Jamal Khan), who,—Nam
dar being away with Saiyid Murteza,—took the opportunity of retaking the vil
lages. W hen Namdar heard of the occurrence he immediately left his friends and
is now engaged in a fight with Muhammad Hasan Khan.
300. Towards the end of the second week the Governor received a letter from
the Ulema and headmen of Dashti to the effect that as constant dissensions and
bloodshed exist between the tribesmen, their object is to improve matters and that
should His Excellency require the services of the tribesmen in connection with the
State matters they may be ready to afford him full co-operation. In conclusion
it states that their sole object is to remove all obstacles to public peace and that
they have received orders from the High Ulemas of Mesopotamia in that direction.
They ask His Excellency not to credit any report of their designs on Bushire and
assure him of their loyalty and obedience.
Lingah.
1st to 31st March.
301. Hassam-es-Saadat, Karguzar of Bandar Abbas and Lingah, arrived by
the Customs launch “ Tehran ” on the 18th March and returned to Bandar Abbas
by slow mail the next day.
302. {a). The “ Persepolis ” brought 40 tofangchis from Bushire on the 12th
March under the leadership of Ali Karam Khan to strengthen the Deputy Governor’s
guard.