'Administration Report of the Persian Gulf for the year 1932' [‎517v] (10/73)

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SECTION 2.
A.—Foreign Representatives.
French Consulate.—Monsieur Georges Cassin (Consul) held charge
throughout the year.
He recessed at Shiraz during the summer months. During the year he
made several visits to India and also toured the Gulf Ports.
Dutch Consulate.—Monsieur G. Cassin, French Consul, held charge.
Norweaian Vice-Consulate.—Charge of this office was held by H. B. M.’s
Consul-General at Bushire.
U. S. S. Ft. Consulate—The building remained in occupation by the Russian
Bank and Trading Company officials.
The Soviet Consul-General stayed there on his visits from Shiraz in
February.
In January and following the Perso-Soviet Trade Agreement, the
“ Sharq ” Company disappeared and the “ Venishtorg ” appeared in its place.
There were about 25 men and 5 women (and 5 children) housed in the
Consulate building. All appeared to work in the Trade and (when it was
inaugurated in the Spring) in the Bank.
The Bank was opened with a great flourish of trumpets and the offer of 3
to 4 per cent, interest on current accounts.
As the Russians had the monopoly of trade a number of merchants perforce
opened accounts, but very soon realized the emptiness of the Bank as a Bank.
Since then Persian merchants have revolted against Russian methods of
business and have created a virtual and effective ‘ boycott ’. This action has
of course inspiration from the Persian Government !
B.— Visitors.
Mr. Lacy Baggallay, Secretary to H. M.’s Legation at Tehran, who had
accompanied the Honourable 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. on his winter tour of the
Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , returned to Tehran by air on the 8th January.
Sir Philip Sassoon, Under Secretary of State for Air, travelling by air
from India, passed through Bushire in January.
R. H. Hoare, Esquire, C.M.G., His Majesty’s Minister, Tehran, accom
panied by Mrs. Hoare arrived by air from Tehran on the 16th March. After
making a tour of inspection of certain Gulf ports and Islands he left for Tehran
on the 25th March. The machine in which he travelled was the last to leave
Bushire, the Persian Government having refused to come to terms with Junkers
who were unable to continue their excellent Service.
Mr. Maugrand, French Minister at Tehran, and Mme. Maugrand arrived
at Bushire from Ahwaz on the 5th April. They were touring Persia by motor
car, and left for Shiraz on the 8th en route for Tehran.
Dr. Rabindranath Tagore and a large party arrived in Bushire by air and
steamer on the 12th April as guests of the Persian Government. They left for
Shiraz on the 14th, and though 8,000 Rials was alloted for their entertainment
their host in Bushire was persuaded (!) to provide everything includiim a
brand new motor car for their journey to Tehran. The Poet and some of llie
party returned to Bushire to catch the Eastbound Dutch aeroplane on the 30th
May.
Sir Aurel Stein and his Austrian Assistant Dr. Fabri arrived on thn o+n
and left for Europe via Iraq on the 11th May.
H. I. M. the Shah of Persia and a small staff arrived from Shiraz on the
morning of the 3rd November. His visit to Bushire lasted till the 5th and was
stormy for the Persian officials. He embarked on one of the newlv arrived
Persian Naval sloops and continued his journey to Bandar Shahpur and Ahwaz.
The Marchioness of Milford Haven and Lady Louis Mountbatten touriim
Persian deserts, arrived from Shiraz on the 15th and left for Mohammerah t and
Abadan) on the 16th November.
Miss Cavendish-Bentinck, also touring, arrived by road from Abadan on
the 20th November and left the next day for Shiraz.