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It might ho possible to come to como to some agreement
with the A.P.O.C. by which If occasion arose ships could be
sent to Abadan to be dealt with,by the A.P.O.C. on payment.
Suofc an<$ arrangement would obviate on the part of the
Persian quarantine service the very heavy capital expenditure
involved In the purchase of a suitable apparatus,and the very
heavy overhead charges that would be incurred in keeping it in
an efficient state for a service which except in times of
epidemics could but be occasional.
d. If this suggestion is approved I would suggest advantage
is taken of the presence of Sir.A.Wilson at Mohammerah;(in
view of his knowledge of Gulf conditions and of the needs and
difficulties of the quarantine service) to open negotiation
with the A.P.O.C./
7* If the British Government should consider that they are
under any obligation to the Persian Government for the loss of
Clayton apparatus and barge while under requisition by them
I would suggest compensation might well take ts. the form of
the presentation to the quarantine service of a motor Dhow or
Dhows for use at Buahir© and Bunder Abbas.
The quarantine service la greatly handicaped for want of
a mechanically propelled i^asel for the inspection of ships
lying at the abchorage of these ports which are a very
considerable distance from the shore*
The present use of sailing boats for this purpose leads
to considerable delay and inconvenience to the shipping f which
is practically all under the British falgjand to considerable
hardship and danger tothe quarantine medical officers also
British on whom the InspectloHn^kiivolves.
Ho other gift from the British G-overnaafth would more
materially affert for the better British interests,or if
proper safeguards were given would more effectually increase