'تقارير الإدارة حول الخليج العربي لعام ١٩٣٨ [و‎‎٦] (٦٠/١١)

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Opportunity was taken of His Highness's stay in London to continue
the negotiations for a new Treaty with the Muscat State to replace the Treaty
of Commerce and Friendship of 1891. These negotiations were conducted
bv the India Office with the assistance of the Political Resident, who was
put on deputation for this purpose. To anticipate the events of 1939, the new
Treaty was finally signed at Muscat on the 5th February by the Sultan and
the Political Resident as representing His Majesty's Government.
PERSIAN SIDE.
Bushire District and Tangistan.—Th.Q disarmament of the tribes and the
establishment of law and order by the Iranian Authorities in the more remote
districts continued. The condition of the peasantry of these districts and
the continued emigration of the people to the Arab side of the Gulf was the
subject of an official enquiry by a Committee from the ministry of the Interior.
The high prices of foodstuffs were maintained during the year, wheat
being sold by the Revenue Authorities at almost double the purchase price.
As a result much wheat was smuggled into the town.
Persian Navy. —The Persian Navy continued its patrolling of the coast
and effected a few captures of sailing craft alleged to be engaged in smuggling.
No incidents occurred during the year in regard to the interference with
dhows of the Arab Shaikhdoms.
Relations with local Iranian Authorities. —These continued to be most
friendly.
T. C. FOWLE,
Political Resident in the Persian Gulf,
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