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File 2297/1919 ‘Persian Gulf Residency Monthly Reports. 1912-20.’ [486v] (977/1044)
The record is made up of 1 volume (518 folios). It was created in 3 Feb 1912-5 Apr 1921. 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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2
Local Officials,
(Hasa).
Local Government,
(Hasa).
Katif,
BAHRAIN.
1st to 29th February.
108. Behan Effendi arrived from Basrah by the SS. “ Baroda ” on 18th Feb
ruary. He proceeded to Katif and Ojair in order to examine the accounts of the
“ Public Debts ” Department of the Customs. f
109. Under pressure from Haji Muqbil Udh Dhakair and other prominent
Bahrain subjects, Shaikh Isa has recently been emitting various fiscal regulations.
He has ordained that fish is to be sold at not more than 8 annas per Ruba’ (4
lbs). The price has been Re. 1 to Rs. 1-8-0. Similarly, the maximum price of meat
has been fixet at Rs. 1-8-0 per Rubak For several months the price current has
been Rs. 3. The buying public is much pleased, but the same cannot be said for
the sellers. The fish-sellers tried withdrawing from the market and selling privately
in their houses at the old rates. The butchers, who form a, strong syndicate and
monopoly run by one Haji Ahmed Samak, attempted to disregard the regulation,
and, when one of their members was imprisoned owing to the popular clamour,
they wrote to Persia countermanding the despatch of slaughter animals. The Shaikh
objected, but it was expected that the butcher fraternity would secure themselves
by paying Rs. 2,000 to Shaikh Isa and Rs. 1,000 to Shaikh Hamad.
The Government is probably in the right, but it always legislates in the dark
on the instigation of individuals and its regulations are seldom enforced for any
length of time. Fortunately the butchers are all Bahrain- subjects, so the
Agency
An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent.
will not be called on to combat the Shaikh’s arbitrary methods in this case.
110. In two other matters on which Shaikh Isa was pressed, he has stood firm.
He refused to use his influence with Shaikh Mubarak of Kuwait in favour of one
Saqar-bin-Ghanim and he refused to give a subscription to the Arab Reading Room
in Manama {vide paragraph 18). He represented himself as piqued at not having
been appealed to at an earlier stage. If Shaikh Isa has the merit of being prudent
and economical in most things, he cannot at the same time be expected to be open-
handed, and he is not.
111. Mr. F. K. Boomla, L. M. and S., a Parsi, engaged by Shaikh Isa to take
charge of the Quarantine arrangements, arrived without previous warning to the
Agency
An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent.
, by the SS. “ Patiala ” on 19th February. It is said that he was approved
by the Surgeon-General with the
Government of Bombay
From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions.
. This is being verified.
In the meantime, charge has been made over to him by Assistant Surgeon Monani.
His arrival has synchronised with a heavy burst of work, and there are at pre
sent some 500 persons in the Quarantine Station. This may be regarded as the best
means possible in the circumstances for the spread of disease.
Previous to this, two batches of passengers on ships in Quarantine has escaped
ashore owing to the absence of Quarantine guards. Mr. Boomla appears to be work
ing conscientiously and has shown himself very willing to take instructions 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.
. As he lives down at the Customs, however, and not as Assistant
Surgeon Monani at the
Agency
An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent.
, and as relations have to be regular and formal,
the new system entails much extra expenditure of time and trouble.
112. With reference to paragraph 19, the Mutasarrif arrived back at Hasa du
ring the 3rd week of February, and received an enthusiastic welcome at the outer
gate of the town from the principal inhabitants. He was detained at Ojair for
some time waiting for an escort which had to be sent for him from Hasa.
113. With reference to paragraph 20, the Yuzbashi has been recalled to Hasa
and the Commander has sent another officer to take his place at Katif. It is said
that the case between the Yuzbasbi and Haji Mansur-bin-Juma has been referred to
the Military Headquarters Office in Baghdad. The general excitement among
the Shias in Katif has now to some extent subsided, but dissatisfaction still exists
in some quarters.
114. With reference to paragraph 24, it is stated that about 6 soldiers have
been stationed at Kasr-as-subaih. The question of establishing a Customs post
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The file consists of reports of news received by the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. 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. (the ‘Political Diary’ of the 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. ) relating to various areas of Persia [Iran] and the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , for each month from November 1911 to December 1920 (there is no report for June 1914). The parts of Persia covered by the reports include: Mohammerah [Khorramshahr], Ispahan, Bushire [Bushehr], Shiraz, Bunder Abbas (Bandar Abbas), Lingah (Lingeh) and Kerman (Kirman). Other countries in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. covered by the reports include Maskat [Muscat], Bahrain and Koweit [Kuwait]. The reports were compiled by 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. (Lieutenant-Colonel Percy Zachariah Cox), or in his absence by 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. , the Deputy 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. or the First Assistant Resident.
They report on matters including: local officials; arms traffic; Customs; local government; British interests; foreign interests; the movements of HM Representatives; and the condition of roads, the telegraph and the postal service.
The file also includes 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. minute paper cover sheets.
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- 1 volume (518 folios)
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The papers are arranged in chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.
The subject 2297 ( Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. 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. Monthly Reports. 1912-20) consists of one volume, IOR/L/PS/10/827.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 520; 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.A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
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