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File 345/1908 Pt 2 'Mohammerah: situation. Sheikh's dispute with the Vali of Basra. decoration for Sheikh. renewed assurances to Sheikh.' [126r] (256/566)
The record is made up of 1 volume (281 folios). It was created in 1910-1915. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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June 10th, PS .—Since writing the above, I have received a copy of the
Wall’s private letter to the Sheikh and enclose a translation of it. In forwarding
the letter to me Mr. Wilson states that the Sheikh attaches no importance to
the expression of regret and does not want it now.
F. E. C.
8th June igio.
My dear Crow,
Yours of 8th. I have handed over 2 halters to Lyold Scott & Company,
Limited, to be sent up to you by first opportunity. I will let you know what the
cost is later. I enclose a copy of the letter of the Wali to the Sheikh.
The Sheikh now says that he cares little for apologies as the Wali is so
impetuous that to force him to give them from Constantinople would only make
things worse. We have tried once and failed, and in his view, to try to work it
from the Porte, even if successful, would do more harm than good. But he is
most anxious that we should insist both in Basrah and in Constantinople on our
right to intervene in Mohammerah affairs being recognised fully by the Wali.
That, he says, will be the best guarantee against trouble in the future. I quite
agree with him, and shall do my best in Bushire to get the Resident to press this
point of view on His Majesty’s Government.
He tells me that the Wali has publicly announced that he will not tolerate
the interference of His Majesty’s Consul at Basrah ’ in any affairs either at
Koweit or at Mohammerah. He says that the Wali is not only impetuous but
treacherous, as his conduct in relation to Sheikh Khazal’s house, which has been
three times quite needlessly pulled down, after having been repaired. Haji Rais
says he had definite proof, when in Basrah, that the Wali knew all about it.
Regarding the seizure of Mirza Hamza’s property in Basrah by order of the
Court, of which the Wali disclaimed all knowledge to Haji Rais, it now appears
that the claim for ^300 was commenced by the Wali against Mirza Hamza in
revenge for his attitude on the house question, and that the Wali has secretly
instigated the proceedings all along.
This is our side of the question. I think the Wali is altogether instable, and
that nothing but trouble will arise as long as he remains in Basrah.
Yours sincerely,
A. T. WILSON.
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Correspondence including telegrams, hand written letters and printed enclosures, discusses an attack by a Turkish gun-boat on a village - Zain, belonging to the Shaikh of Mohammerah - which lay on the Turkish bank of the Shatt al-Arab waterway. The correspondence outlines the circumstances that led to the quarrel between the Turkish authorities and the Sheikh of Mohammerah, and suggestions that the Porte should be urged to replace the Wali of Basrah with a less aggressive official.
Correspondence discusses the proposal to give the Shaikh of Mohammerah assurances against naval attack, whatever the pretext for such action; letters and telegrams also discuss the award of a decoration (Knight Commander of the Indian Empire) to the Shaikh of Mohammerah.
A letter (dated 7 December 1913) from Percy Zachariah 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. , outlines the Government of India's interests in Arabistan including: the oil fields and their future; irrigation; railway enterprises; telegraphs; Russian and German activity.
Correspondents include Percy Zachariah 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. ; Sir Gerard Lowther, Ambassador to Constantinople; Charles Murray Marling, Ambassador to Tehran; Sir Edward Grey, Secretary of State for Foreign affairs; Francis Edward Crow, H M Consul at Bussorah [Basra]; Arnold Talbot Wilson, H M Consul at Mohammerah; Shaikh Khazal bin Jabir, Shaikh of Mohammerah; Wali of Bussorah; Viceroy of India.
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- 1 volume (281 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume. The subject 345 (Mohammerah: situation) consists of two volumes, IOR/L/PS/10/132-133. The volumes are divided into two parts, with each part comprising one volume.
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Foliation: Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 278; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.
The folio sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the one ending flyleaf.
An additional foliation sequence is also present in parallel throughout; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
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- File 345/1908 Pt 2 'Mohammerah: situation. Sheikh's dispute with the Vali of Basra. decoration for Sheikh. renewed assurances to Sheikh.'
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:280v, back-i
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