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File 3136/1914 Pt 1 ‘German War. Situation in Turkish Arabia & Persian Gulf’ [39v] (87/672)
The record is made up of 1 volume (332 folios). It was created in 20 Jun 1914-25 Oct 1914. 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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“By a bombardment of Hodeida the hostile tribes of Zaranik would, it is
believed, rise against the Turks. A short time ago their Sheikhs asked to
come under the British Flags. We should also take Kamaran. The two
Arab Chiefs above mentioned would be incited to a speedy rebellion by the
bombardment of these ports for both of them despise Turkish protesta
tions of Islam and detest Turkish methods. We should lose no time in
honouring two such rulers as the Sultans of Mokalla and of Lahej in order
the more readily to show our inclinations towards an Arab hegemony. The
latter’s friendship is courted by both Idrisi and Imam while the former’s
isolated position, in certain eventualities, offers him a possible inducement to
intrigue against British rule with Arabs. I therefore strongly recommend the
bestowal on them both of the Order of the Indian Empire, on the analogy of
the treatment accorded to
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
Sheikhs, as Honorary Knight Com
manders.
“ Idrisi is a Maliki but now professes to be a Shafai Sunni, while the Imam
and his tribesmen are Zeidi Shiahs.”
Telegram R., dated Therapia, the 11th (received 12th) September 1914).
From—His Britannic Majesty’s Ambassador, Constantinople,
To—His Excellency the Viceroy, Simla.
•o tel ® gra i m No ' 542 * Telegram from the Acting Consul-General,
Baghdad, received on 9th September is much more reassuring. Vali has given
him strong stand over (?) confidential assurances that whatever happens he
wdl protect British subjects from injury. Acting Consul-General is convinced
ol the sincerity of these assurances which are corroborated by similar guarantees
from the chief religious dignitary of the Sunni persuasion.
The Christian British community consists of 47 English-born men with six
women and children, besides 24 native-born men with 76 women and children.
Eesponsible English people do not want to leave though some younger English
men wish to do so. Turkish steamers are now taking passengers. Popular
tension is decreasing. Departure of women and children would create panic.
In these circumstances, special reasons for asking Lynch to allow one
more voyage have ceased to be cogent. On the other hand, I learn from the
Ac mg Consul, Basrah, that their local Agent is hesitating on other grounds
I have informed the Acting Consul, therefore, that Confederation had better
await further instructions from Principals in London.
Sent to Foreign Office; repeated to the Government of India.
Telegram P., dated the 11th (received 12th) September 1914,
From-His Britannic Majesty’s Ambassador, Constantinople,
To His Excellency the Viceroy, Simla.
I bav e to-day despatched the following telegram to Consul, Baghdad a
No. 31, and have repeated it to the Foreign Office, London. I presume tha^
m-v iew of improved situation reported by you there need bp nn nn +•
present of sending the “ Comet -ho KavlJ it Zy, however, be nSarv l
any time, to dismantle guns if asked to do so, as an'armed belligerent shi/ha<
sawtessisr A ‘ —~ 5 “‘.
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Papers concerning diplomatic tensions between the British and Ottoman Governments at the outset of the First World War, including social unrest and military/naval movements in Baghdad, Basra, and the Shatt al-Arab. The volume’s papers were produced prior to the Ottoman Ruler Sultan Mehmed V’s declaration of war on Britain, France and Russia on 11 November 1914. The papers cover:
- The activities of Seyyid Talib [Saiyid Talib ibn Saiyid Rajab], former Governor (Wali) of Basra, in June 1914, including his attack on Basra and occupation of Zobeir [Zubayr].
- Reports of growing anti-British sentiment at Basra and Baghdad, and proposals to evacuate British women and children from the area in the event of war with Ottoman Turkey.
- Diplomatic exchanges between the British and Ottoman Governments, over the presence of British vessels (in particular HMS Odin ) in the Shatt al-Arab, and in international waters off the coast of Mohammerah [Khorramshahr].
- Interruptions to British steamship services at Basra and Baghdad, particularly those of the Euphrates & Tigris Steam Navigation Company, as a result of Ottoman actions that include the requisitioning of coal at Basra.
- British officials’ concerns over the status of Anglo-Persian Oil Company’s operations at Abadan, including the reluctance of vessels to travel up to the head of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. to Abadan, and the British Government’s assurances that vessels travelling to Abadan and Mohammerah would be covered by War Insurance.
- British officials’ concerns over rumours that the Ottoman Navy plans to mine the Shatt al-Arab.
The file’s principal correspondents include: the 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. (John Evelyn Shuckburgh; Edmund George Barrow; Arthur Hirtzel); the Foreign Office (Eyre Alexander Barby Wichart Crowe; Louis du Pan Mallet); the Viceroy of India (Charles Hardinge); 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. (Major Stuart George Knox).
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (332 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.
The subject 3136 (German War) consists of 6 volumes, IOR/L/PS/10/462-467. The volumes are divided into 6 parts, with each part comprising one volume.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the first folio with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 330; 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 front and back covers, along with the leading flyleaf and ending flyleaf, have not been foliated.
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- Title
- File 3136/1914 Pt 1 ‘German War. Situation in Turkish Arabia & Persian Gulf’
- Pages
- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, i-r:i-v, 1r:13v, 14v:18v, 20r:46v, 49r:51v, 52v, 53v:66v, 68r:138r, 139r, 140v:176v, 178r:189v, 191r:211v, 215r:215v, 218r:218v, 222r:226v, 229r:330v, ii-r:ii-v, back-i
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