"الملف 35/87 VI A. 38 الإصلاحات والجمارك والشؤون المالية في مسقط" [و‎‎١‎٤‎٦] (٤٤٠/٢٩٩)

6. The Steam Launch « General Ell* s « i s expected to arrire
at Muscat in September or October, In order to make her
of real value in the collection of Customs revenue it will
be necessary that she. just as the former yachts belonging
to the State,should be armed with a gun. £ I shall make
a separate communication to you in this matter.
7. The final paragraph of Mr Thomas* report shows that such
matters as the Paris pearl market and the exchange value
of the franc exert a considerable influence on the fortunes
of a small agricultural and fishing state,far removed from
the main arteries of world commerce, such as is Muscat,
8. Tne inances of the Muscat State have been passing through
a time of depression, and it is due to the unceasing
vigilance of Mr Thomas that expenditure has not exceeded
revenue to a much larger extent than has been the case,
I have the honour to be.
Sir.
Your most obedient servant,
cA -o—^'
Consul and Political Agent,
Muscat,