File 3516/1914 Pt 9 'German War: Persia' [‎190r] (384/618)

by attaching a sum of tomans 10,000 Persian dinars, or a gold coin of that value. 15,000 which he has on deposit here, in order
to make^ him allow line to be repaired. It was reported that through com
munication w^as established yesterday on one telegraph line.
Repeated to Sir P. Cox.
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Telegram R., No. 1637 B., dated the 16th (received 17th) August 1915.
From—The Hon'ble Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Percy Cox, K.C.I.E., C.S.L,
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. , Basrah,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Your telegram No. 825 S.
Cable to Rig would give an alternative line Basrah to Bushire, but that is
not needed as we have already cable and wireless telegraphy.
It would only be useful for Shiraz and Tehran in case when line was
working above Borasjun and cut below it. This would involve friendly
attitude on the part of Borasjun and hostility on the part of Ahmadi whereas
their politics are the same.
In these circumstances, I think project is hardly worth the candle.
Addressed Poreign; repeated to Bushire.
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Telegram R,, No. 446 C., dated the 16th (received 17th) August 1915,
From—..M ajor a. P. Trevor, C.I.E., Officer on Special Duty 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 Gevernment of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Last night raiding was on Russian Consulate first where entry was made
into compound by party of 20 to 30. They were kept off by Cossacks and
apparently at least one was wounded, traces of blood being found. Party of
50 men under British Officer sent from town to assist. Subsequently there
was attack on Bungalow of Assistant Superintendent, Telegraphs, where
Havaldar Custodian; police sergeant; jail or prison guard. of Guard was killed and entry made into Bungalow and few things
removed. Attack was also made on French Consulate, details not yet to hand
(French Consul and his wife were at town Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. ).
Addressed Cox; repeated Tehran, Foreign.
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Telegram R., No. 438 C., dated (and received) the 17th August 1915.
Fnm-MAJOR A. P. Trevor, C.I.E., Officer on Special Duty 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, Simla.
Following from His Majesty’s Consul, Shiraz, No. 265, dated 13th August
tea ins. All indications here point to elaborate preparations ioi attack on
habankareh. Gendarmerie force which^ went to Borasjun some time ago
itensibiy to relieve posts on lower road still remains at Borasjun as rein o e-
icnt of usual garrison. W(assmuss ?) is said to have left secretly foi south
vo nights ago S and it is reported that Austrian ^ soldiers who accompanied new
erman-Consul here have also left lor(?) Borasjun.
Our means of communication with Borasjun also have been
ignaller at Borasjun was frightened into leaving his post and is now at