Political No. 142 of 1874, Forwarding a Copy of Papers Regarding the ‘Piratical Proceedings’ of ‘a Party of Arabs’ at Hillaneeah, One of the Kooira Mooria Islands [‎70r] (33/44)

Abstract of the Contents of a Despatch to Iler Majesty's Secretary of State
for India, No. 142, dated Mh Atigust 1874.
AL
v, No. 242,
No. 1.—To Her Majesty’s Secretary
of State for India, No. 142, dated 4th
August 1874.
No. 2.
Norwards copies of the undermen
tioned papers:—
Abstract of Contents.
No. 3.—Erom the Political Resi
dent in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .
17^ April 1874, No. 505-103.
(Proceedings, Political A., June 1874, Nos. 58-59.)
No. 4.—Erom the Political Resi
dent in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .
Qth May 1874, No. 585-119.
(Proceedings, Political A., June 1874, Nos. 60-61.)
Norwards copy of correspondence
regarding an outrage committed by the
El Jafferah, a sub-tribe of Arabs on
British protected subjects at Hillaneeah,
one of the Kooria Mooria Islands.
With reference to the above, forwards
copy of a further communication from
the Acting 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. at Muscat,
containing intelligence of the safety of
the three Kutchees regarding whose
fate apprehensions existed.
No. 5.—To 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. .
Wi June 1874, No. 1244P.
(Copy to Bombay Government by docket No. 1245, dated 8th
June 1874.)
(Proceedings, Political A., June 1874, No. 62.)
Acknowledges the foregoing letters
and states that the further information
promised in paragraphs 3 and 4 of his
letter of 6th May is awaited. Adds that
His Excellency in Council agrees with
Major Miles, for the reasons stated by
him, that it is important to make the
offending tribes understand that such
offences on British subjects will not be
allowed to pass unnoticed.
No. 6.-—Erom the Political Resi
dent in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .
25£A June 1874, No. 822-164.
With reference to his letters of 17th
April and 8th May last, forwards for
information copy of a further letter
from the 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. at Muscat on
the subject.
No. 7.—To 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. .
20^ July 1874, No. 1543P.
(Copy to Bombay Government and Marine Department by
dockets Nos. 1544P. and 1545P., dated 20th July 1874.)
Acknowledges receipt ol the above
letter, and states that a report on the
result of his proposed interview with
the Sultan of Muscat is awaited. In
the event of Syud Toorkee deciding to
adopt coercive measures against this
piratical tribe, authorizes him to offer
His Highness the aid of the British
Government so far as it can be afforded