"مذكرات الحرب. مقر قيادة الجيش، الهند. [...] قوة المشاة الهندية «د». المجلد ٥٨. (من ١ إلى ٣١ مايو ١٩١٩.)" [و‎‎١‎٣‎٧] (٢٩٨/٢٧٨)

APPENDIX 120
(Dy. No 43832)
Word code telegram No. Q.-2435, dated 28th May 1919.
(Despatched 8-15 p.m., received 12-30 p.m., 29th May 1919.)
Ercm—G. O. C., Porce “ D Baghdad,
To—The Chief of the General Staff, Simla.
A oiu* telegram 10th May 3413 f Q. M. G. 7, M. I. 1. Five complete set 8
of Packard Mobile workshops were despatched on S. S. Warshell on 25th May
1919.
Working copy to Q. M. G.
Copy to G. S.
APPENDIX 121
(Dy. No. 43451)
Special. Telegram P., No. X.-70^4, dated 28th May 1919.
(Despatched 4 p.m., received 4 p.m., 29th May 1919.)
From—The G. O. 0., Force “ D ”, Baghdad,
To—The Secretary, War Office, London,
(Repeated Chief of the General Staff, Simla.)
Priority.
Continuation my X.-7002 of 25 (Dy. No. 41798). Following is now the
situation 8 officers and 6 British Other Banks interned unharmed at
Suleiman lyeh. Our roconnaissance from Kirkuk driven back to Chemchemal
which we hold. By 2nd June a strong force of all arms will be concentrated
at Kirkuk. At present Mahmud’s force consists of considerable body of Kurds
from Persia. Mahmud appears anxious and has asked for an interview with
Civil Commissioner but has been told that he can only interview troops unless
he sends the British prisoners in. This he seems likely to do. Other tribes are
waiting on events and Central and Northern Kurdistan are quiet. Question
of attack on Mahmud from the South East is being arranged by Wilson with
Jaf confederation.
I now solicit definite orders from Government as to whether they wish
Southern Kurdistan occupied by force, or merely sufficiently contained to
prevent spread of disturbance to Mesopotamia. Should former be decided on,
1 will occupy Suleiman lyeh at once, and indicate improvement in communica
tions required. It is probable that these will entail extension of metre gauge
line to Kirkuk on profile alignment recommended by De Candelle. Pending
receipt of definite policy I am acting as well best extricate British Prisoners
and maintain prestige and order.
Working copy to G. S. (M. O. 1).
Copy to Collection, M. S. V., P. S. V.
APPENDIX 122
(Dy. No. 43527)
Telegram P., No. 5953, dated 27tli May 1919.
(Despatched 5-30 p.m., received 3-55 p.m., 18th May 1919.)
(Received in War Section 29th May 1919.)
Fiom—The Political Resident in the Persian Gnlf, Baghdad,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India, in the Foreign and Political
Department, Simla.
(Repeated to Bushire.)
On March 19th G. O. C. Royal Air Force Middle East wrote to Aviation
Baghdad ordering certain grounds between Ahwaz and Persian frontier to be
visited reported on and marked.
Royal Indian Marine “ Lawrence ” is being placed by me at the disposal
of an officer R. A. F. Baghdad who is being deputed for the purpose indicated
above. _____
Working copy (advanced copy for information) to R. A. F.
Copy to Collection, A. D. Marine.
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