Muscat and Persian Gulf Affairs [‎268r] (17/24)

Enclosure No- 7-
No. 4398^ dated Bombay Castle^ tbe 15th September 1871.
F rom —W. Wedderburn, Esq.^ Acting Secretary to 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. ,
Political Dept.
To—The Secretary to the Government of India, Foreign Department
In continuation of my letter dated the 17th ultimo, No. 3829, I am
directed to forward, for the information of the Government of India, copy of
a letter from the Political Eesident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , No. 894—-233,
dated the 14th. ultimo, and of the accompanying precis of intelligence
received from the Native Agent Non-British agents affiliated with the British Government. at Shiraz.
No. 894—238, dated Bushire, the 14th August 1871.
From— Lieut.-Colonel L. Felly, c. s. i., Her Britannic Majesty's Political Resi
dent in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .
To—The Secretary to 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. , Political Department.
I have the honor to submit, for the information of the Right Hon’ble the
Governor in Council, translated purport of a precis of intelligence received
from the Native Agent Non-British agents affiliated with the British Government. at Shiraz.
2. Publication of t\ns precis might prove inconvenient.
Freds of Shiraz intelligence from the Voth Bubee-oos-Sanee 1288 (received 2nd August 187 V-
The Wali, Moosheer-ul-Moolk and Hajee Mirza Saaduck Khan, the chief
of the dewankhanah, had gone to Koodyan to wait on His Royal Highness
. the Zil-oos-Sultan. They remained there three days and returned to Shiraz. It
is reported that the Prince wished to show that he was annoyed with the Wali
and would not he guided by his advice. Some w$rds did pass between them
and the Wali was severe in his replies. At present they appear outwardly to
work together, hut at heart both feel aggrieved. The attendants of the Prince,
too, are busy stirring up mischief between the Prince and the Wali.
At present the disturbances beyond the city are very great and many
. robberies take place. The Wali is engaged in putting matters outside in a
state of order.
The Eelants of the Kashkaee have been placed under the Eel-Khanee.
The revenue unpaid for last year owing to the scarcity and hunger having
scattered the Eels, is being demanded from the Eel Beggee, who has on this
account taken sanctuary in the Imam Joomali’s house.
The Suham-ool-Moolk with one regiment and one gun has been ordered to
proceed and capture Sohrab Khan, Kobad Khan, and Barab Khan Kashkaee
and bring them to Shiraz. It is presumed that the Eel-Khanee has persuaded
the Wall to take this course in view to their imprisonment in Shiraz, which
would tend much to restore order and improve his position. They have also
created much disturbances in the country and have refused to appear when
summoned, thus necessitating the deputation of the Suhamool-Moolk^ for their
capture. It is, however, very difficult to effect their apprehension. This much
will be done, some other parties will be plundered by the soldiery, thus increas
ing the number of beggars.
Two persons (ryots) had a dispute on some paltry matter, when one of them
kills the other with a knife and takes sanctuary in the Shah Cheragh. Guards
have been stationed by the Wali to prevent his escape.
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