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File 1749/1921 ‘Persian Gulf:- Residency news summaries 1921-25’ [160r] (334/494)
The record is made up of 1 volume (240 folios). It was created in 17 Mar 1921-29 Mar 1926. 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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SUMMARY OF NEWS RECEIVED BY HIS MAJESTY’S POLITICAL RESI
DENCY IN THE
PERSIAN GULF
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 1922.
PERSIA.
Mohammeeah. (17th February — 23rd March).
The people of Mohammerah were very pleased when Shaikh Chassib was
replaced by Shaikh Abdul Majid as Governor towards the end of February as they
W’ere tired of the former’s oppression. Shaikh Abdul Majid, however, in the short
time which he has held the appointment, has proved himself an adept at devising
new methods of oppression, and has made for himself the name of being the most
cruel of the Shaikh’s sons. Already several people are crying out for the return
of Shaikh Chassib, and His Majesty’s Consul is protesting to the Shaikh of Moham
merah against the change which is for the worse.
On the night of the 25th February a privately owned motor bellam was fired
on about half way between Ahwaz and Mohammerah, one passenger being killed
and another seriously wounded. It is suspected that the gang ; mistook this bellam
for one which was also on its way down from Ahwaz to Mohammerah with a con
signment of specie. Nine arrests have since been made in connection with this
affair.
Mr. Gunter, C.B.E., the Director of the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
Section, Indo-European
Telegraph Department, arrived at Mohammerah on the 24th February in I.G.T. S.
“ Patrick Stewart ” and spent a few hours ashore.
Admiral Sir E. Slade, K.C.I.E., etc., one of the Vice-Chairmen of Messrs, the
Anglo-Persian Oil Company, Limited, arrived at Mohammerah at the beginning
of March to inspect the various oil centres.
A section of the Indian, Persian and Arab labourers went on strike at Abadan
on the 14th March for a higher rate of pay, which the Company refused to con
cede.
The Shaikh of Mohammerah who was summoned from Kuwait soon dealt
with the Persian and Arab strikers. The Hon’ble 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.
also pro
ceeded to Abadan in H. M. S. “ Cyclamen ” where he arrived on the 18th March.
After fully considering the demands of the strikers and giving lengthy interviews
to their leaders, who adopted a most uncompromising attitude, it was decided that
their demands were entirely unreasonable seeing that only last year they received an
80 per cent, increase of wages. As the men refused to return to work and had broken
their contracts the Company determined to repatriate them to India. Ihe leadeis
then stated that the men refused to go unless they were all sent in the same ship
which was clearly impossible as they numbered some 2,000 and in view of their
attitude it was considered advisable to call in the military and the aid of a landing
party from H. M. S. “ Cyclamen ” and 4 companies of Indian Infantry from Basrah
the embarkation of the strikers on S.S. “ Barjora and S.S. \arela was carried
out quietly, and since then no further trouble has been reported.
Ahwaz.
The General Officer Commanding, British Forces in Iraq, with his Staff Officers
and the Bishop in Persia visited Ahwaz during the month and proceeded to the
Oilfields.
Mr. E. G. B. Peel handed over charge of the appointment of His Majesty’s
Consul, Ahwaz, to Mr. J. A. 0. Fitzpatrick, C.I.E., C.B.E., I.C.S., on the 28th
March, and proceeded on leave to England on the same day.
Dissatisfaction is being expressed by the Bakhtiari Khans on account of the
highhandedness of
Sardar
Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division.
Zaffar and his interference in
Ilkhani
The paramount chief of certain tribes in south west Iran.
s affairs.
C112FD
ENG. in INDIA FOREIQN
SECRETARY’S NO 34M JJ
IA TED 25th MAY.
Sere
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This volume mainly contains copies of printed monthly summaries of news (Bushire 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. Diary entries) received by the British Political 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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , and 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. Political Department minute papers prefacing and commenting on the news summaries.
The news summaries cover the period January 1921 to December 1925 (there is no summary for February 1921). Summaries from January 1925 to July 1925 cover fortnightly rather than monthly periods. The summaries 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 Arthur Prescott Trevor, Acting 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. Stuart George Knox, Lieutenant-Colonel Francis Beville Prideaux, and Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Gilbert Crosthwaite, respectively).
The summaries cover areas in Persia [Iran] including: Mohammerah [Khorramshahr], Dizful [Dezful], Ahwaz [Ahvāz], Ispahan (Isfahan), Shiraz, Behbehan [Behbahān], Bushire, Bunder Abbas [Bandar Abbas], Kerman, Mekran [Makran], Shushtar, Bakhtiari, and Lingah. They also cover Muscat, the Trucial Coast A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. , Bahrain, and Kuwait.
The summaries cover various subjects, including: movements of British officials, Persian Officials, non-officials, and foreigners; health; Persian ports; arms traffic; military affairs; the Anglo-Persian Oil Company; the Shaikh of Mohammerah; and roads.
The volume includes a divider which gives the subject number, the year the subject file was opened, the subject heading, and a list of correspondence references by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.
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- 1 volume (240 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.
The subject 1749 ( 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. news summaries 1921-25) consists of one volume only.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 237; 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 foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
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