File 1749/1921 ‘Persian Gulf:- Residency news summaries 1921-25’ [‎92v] (199/494)

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The exodus of Mullas from Iraq has given rise to nothing beyond some strongly
a.^i-British articles in the newspapers.
The papers announce that the elections will begin on the 14th of Muharram.
The Post Office has notified that letters will be received for transmission to
Russia, the Caucasus and Germany by the Resht route but that letters for other
destinations in Europe will not be sent by this route.
Roads .—Roads are undisturbed.
The editor of the c Sedai Isfahan, was fired at and wounded on the night of
25th July. On the 2nd August the Tehran newspaper ‘ Iran ; published a telegram
purporting to have been received by wireless from Moscow, containing a false state
ment that a servant of t ic British fconsulate-Generaf had been arrested in connec
tion with the incident.
Russians. —Anna Naumova arrived in Isfahan on July 25th and left for Tehran
on August 5th.
/ Shiraz.
Prince Firiiz Mirza, Nusrat-ed-Douleh, G.C.M.G. [Knight] Grand Cross of [the Order of] St Michael and St George (accolade). , eldest son of Prince Farman
Farma, who has been appointed Governor-General of Fars, arrived at Shiraz on
the 28th August. Nasir-ul-Mulk had been functioning as Acting Governor from
the 8th instant.
Ahmad Khan Akhgar has been dismissed from the Governorship of Dashti and
Dashtistan. The cause of his dismissal is believed to be his canvassing for Mirza
Ali Kazaruni.
The Ulema question gave rise in the beginning of the month to open and violent
exhibitions of cmta-British feeling, vigorously fanned by the Mullas ; the demons
trations still continue, but in a modified form.
Trade. —The collapse of the Rupee (to Krans 291 per 100 rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. Bank rate,
270—80 merchants’ paper) has paralysed the whole bazaar except for opium which
in the first week of August touched 60 Tomans 10,000 Persian dinars, or a gold coin of that value. per man (Rs. 5,000 per chest and
Rs. 7,000 rumoured) : merchants are in a terrible plight.
Russians. —M. Tompakoff, Soviet Consul, left for Tehran on the 13th August
having left the Consular archives in charge of the Acting Governor-General. In
spite of this, the Bolshevik flag is still kept flying over Samad Aqa’s garden, which
appears contrary to protocol.
Bushire.
Ruz-i-Qatl and Muharram passed without incident.
Flags at 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. and all Agencies subordinate thereto were flown at
half mast on Monday, the 6th instant in token of respect for the late President
Harding.
Supported by the Karguzar, Haidar Khan wired a request to the Prime Minister
that Angali, Rudhillah, Hayat Daudi, Lirawi, Daliki and Bandar Rig should be
given the vote. It is understood on reliable authority that the request has been
granted and that returning officers have now been apoointed for those places.
Haidar Khan, if he chooses, will thus be represented in the Majliss and the general
effect on British prestige will be good.
The Ulema Exodus. On the 10th instant the Mullas ordered the shops to be
closed for three days, but the order was hardly begun to be observed when news
was received that the Tehran shops were open and normal business was accordingly
resumed.
Officials. —At the suggestion of the Bushire Karguzar, three more Karguzars
at a saiarv of Tomans 10,000 Persian dinars, or a gold coin of that value. 60 per mensem are to be appointed and stationed at Genawak,
Jask and Kishm.
It is reported, on what should be excellent authority, that the Finance Agent
at Bushire is extremely unpopular and that many complaints have been received
of his conduct.
MUnary. The Finance Department has issued orders for the Persian ships
Muzanar and Persepolis ” to be placed at the disposal of the military who
will eventually take over complete charge of them.