File 160/1903 'Persian Gulf: El Katr; appointment of Turkish Mudirs; question of Protectorate Treaty with El Katr' [‎167v] (339/860)

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Wakra ; and I am, therefore, of opinion that, as His Majesty’s Ambassador
at Constantinople is assured that the Porte will recall Yusuf Beg, no definite
steps, such as those suggested in the telegram from the Secretary of State,
should be taken at present. Ido not consider that the objection to Yusuf
Beg’s remaining at Wakra for a short time longer is very great, so long as his
ultimate recall is brought about, although I should regard in a different light
any attempt to post Mudirs, at Zobara or Odeid 1 think, however, that, as
sufficient time has elapsed for the orders which, it is alleged, the Wali at
Basrah has transmitted to the Mutassarif at A1 Hassa to have reached Wakra,
the Porte should be asked to issue fresh orders for Yusuf Beg’s immediate
recall, these orders being of a nature so clear and definite that the Mutassarif
will have no choice but to see that they are complied with at once.
Telegram, dated the 15th June 1903.
From—The Officiating 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. , Shiraz,
To—The Foreign Secretary, Simla.
Gaskin writes, 5th June, he has received information, which he believes
reliable, that Yusuf Beg has left Wakra. 1 will telegraph when further con
firmation received.
No. 116, dated Bushire, the 17th June 19(i3 (Confidential).
From— Captain Verb deVere Hunt, for Officiating 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. ,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign Department.
With reference to Lieutenant-Colonel Kemball’s letter No 104, dated
the 5th June 1P03, on the subject of the reported departure of Arabi Effendi,
Mudir-designate of Zobara, for Basrah, I have the honour to enclose copy of
v o /n ra .• n qi, , 1Qn „ the marginally noted despatch from His
Majesty s Consul at Basrah, confirming
the report, as well as copy of his telegram of the 9th June 1903, to the address
of His Majesty’s Ambassador at Constantinople, showing the steps taken by
the Wali to recall the Mudirs nominated for the posts on the Katr Peninsula.
No. 9, dated the 9th June 1903 (Confidential),
From—F. E. Grow, Esq., His Britannic Majesty’s Consul at Basrah,
To—-L ieutenant-Colonel C. A. Kemball, C.I.E., Officiating 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. .
In reply to your despatch No. 457 of 5th June, I have the honour to
inform yon that Arabi Effendi, late Mudir of Zobara, has returned to Basrah.
The Mutassarif of Hassa has, so the Wali informs me, written to His Excel
lency urging the appointment of some one in bis place, but the Wali states
that he has instructed him to appoint no more Mudirs till further orders.
Telegram, dated the 9th June 1903.
From—His Britannic Majesty’s Consul at Basrah,
To—His Britannic Majesty’s Ambassadar, Constantinople.
I have received from the Secretariat of the Wali the following dates, as
those of orders sent to the Mutassarif of Hassa with regard to the Mudir of
Wakia and others. 30th April —instructions for Mudirs to remain at Hassa,
Ifith May—telling them to return to Basrah. I believe orders were sent, but
the M utassarif of Hassa is insubordiuate and unscrupulous, and he may pos-
siblv not execute them.
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