File 3443/1914 Pt 3 'German War: Afghanistan and Persia; German agents; British troops in East Persia' [‎137r] (284/345)

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Telegiam P., No. 123, dated the 14th (received Ibth) January 1916.
From—The Deputy 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. , Bushire,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Delhi.
(Sent to Tehran; repeated Foreign, Basrah.)
Situation in Ears.
There seems to he general consensus of opinion, now that Kawarn has been
compelled to. leave Shivctz ? , that fairly strong force of Gendarmerie and
democrat levies will be sent into Bushire hinterland ?, one portion to attack
Shabankara and possibly Hayat Daud and the remainder to reinforce Khans
outside Bushire itself.
Ismail ? and Haidar Khan and Khan of Angali ? have each separately
sent word to this effect and in fact it seems obvious thing for rebels to do if
Kawam has retired far from Shiraz.
If the Gendarmerie come Dastisak (Daliki?) in force they will he joined
there by all hostile elements and Soulet from whom we can expect nothing
would, according to Governor, permit Kashgai to join them on march in small
parties.
Gendarmerie and democrats in Shiraz will embark on such an enterprise
the more readily as they hold Indian troops in very low esteem chiefly owing
to outrageous lies published there regarding Sheikh Hussein’s successes.
Situation here will be considerably changed for worse should this move
take place whether Gendarmerie start by attacking friendly Khans or move
direct on Bushire. I have informed Military authorities so that they may be
prepared as to get early information when the Gendarmerie start will be
difficult.
It seems necessary in the circumstancss to help Kawam as much as we
can and as quickly as possible as activity on his part is the only thing likely
to prevent the move in this direction.
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Telegram R., No. 124, dated the 14th (received 15th) January 1916.
From—The Deputy 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. , Bushire,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Delhi.
My telegram 20-95. .
Governor has heard Mansur-es-Sultaneh has left Shiraz to try and .get
Khamseh. tribes to acknowledge him Ilkhani The paramount chief of certain tribes in south west Iran. and work them up against
Kawam.
He is probably well supplied with funds as looted cash et cetera is
no doubt plentiful in Shiraz just now and this may be one reason why Kawam
asks for such a large amount of cash.
Sent to Tehran, Foreign, Basrah.
{Copy.)
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Telegram No. 127, dated the 14th (received 15th) January 1916.
From—M ajor A. P. Trevor, C.I.E., Deputy 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. ,
Businre # #
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Delhi.
Your telegram dated January 8th, 35-W. Following telegram received
from British Consul at Bunder Abbas, 14th January ■-Eegms. British and Eus-
sian Colonies consist of (1) Consulate Colonel Ducat, Nasrullah Khan clerk
Saleh Mohamed, three Goanese servants, five Indian sowars, (2) Tele 0 raph