File 2297/1919 ‘Persian Gulf Residency Monthly Reports. 1912-20.’ [‎157v] (319/1044)

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Khans of Borasjnn and Daliki are reported to have agreed to block the Jcotals
against any troops from Shiraz, while those of Chahkntah and Tangistan are to
oppose any movement from Bushire. Later information states that they have
sent emissaries with the agreement to the Soulet in order to obtain his assistance.
Wassmuss is able to move about now, and has visited Borasjun. He is pro
posing to visit Soulet at Firuzabad.
Bushire.
Sir P. Z. Cox, Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. and Chief Political Officer,
who was on tour arrived at Bushire cn November 14th in H. M. S “ Lawrence ”
and left on November 16th for Kuwait. In the course of his tour, the Political
Resident visited Bahrain, Qatar, Shargah and LingeL, meeting Bin Saud and inter
viewing the Shaikh of Qatar.
His Excellency the Darya Begi has received a firman A Persian word meaning a royal order or decree issued by a sovereign, used notably in the Ottoman Empire (sometimes written ‘phirmaund’). from the Governor
General, Ears, appointing him Governor of Dashti and Dashtistan in addition to
the Governorship of the Gulf Ports.
Linger.
The Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. visited Lingeh in the
on the 8th.
Lawrence
Hussain “ Bandari ” one of the tufangchis concerned in the murder of Agha
Bedr was arrested in Bandar Abbas early in the month, and has been sent to
Bushire to be tried by the Darya Begi.
Bandar Abbas.
Further construction of the Kirman telegraph line has been discontinued pend
ing choice of route for the proposed motor road, for which a survey is to be made
by Major Rich of the Survey Department who arrived at Bandar Abbas on Novem
ber 15th to survey, as it is desirable the telegraph line should go along the road.
Major Rich reported unfavourably on the Tang-i-Zandan Pass, being in favour of
the route via Gishu Pass. No decision has as yet been arrived at.
Some Lari merchants from Saidabad attempted to take bast (Per.) A Persian custom allowing an individual to seek asylum at a designated location. in the Consulate,
but were dissuaded and advised to return to Saidabad, and present their petition
to the authorities there or in Kirman. It appears, they thought/that a too large
proportion of the fines inflicted on the district had been recovered from them.
Kirmaji.
Npthing eventful has happened at Kirman during the month. Fines inflicted
on the town of Sirj an for attacking a British party (vide Monthly Summary for
October) are being collected.
Mekran Coast.
There has been no change here. Islam Khan in reply to his request for assist
ance from the British Government has again been told that the British
Government does not intend to interfere in inter-tribal quarrels and that*he should
lay any grievances he may have before Major Keyes who is now on his way to
the Coast.
The Director, Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Telegraphs has been on tour during the month in
the “ Patrick Stewart ” and reports favourably on the present situation. It appears
that Islam Khan is much more amenable than he was last March, and seems
anxious to do whatever we wish.
ARABIA.
Muscat.
Major L. B. H. Haworth, LA., arrived on the 7th November and took over
charge as Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. and His Majesty’s Consul, Muscat, on the 8 th.
More recent and more reliable information shtfws that any movement on the
part of the Imam is most unlikely. There appears to be a good deal of tribal fighting
in the interior, and the Imam’s position seems weaker, he is also reported to be
short of money.
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