"الملف 35/87 VI A. 38 الإصلاحات والجمارك والشؤون المالية في مسقط" [و‎‎١‎٤‎٠] (٤٤٠/٢٨٧)

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N0.24S-S of 1926.
British Residency and Coneulate-General,
Buehire, 18th June 1926.
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To
The Hon'ble Lieutenant-Colonel F.B.Prideaux, G.S.I. # C.I.E.,
Political Hesident in the Persian Gulf;
The Deputy Secretary to the Government of India,
Foreiga and Political Department.
subjectRecognition of Mr.ThoEias hb a menber of tlie
-413cat State Council of Ministers.
Sir,
In reply to your letter Ho.235-5, dated the 28th May 1926,
I have the honour to say that, as I interpret Colonel Trevor's
remarks, he meant to auggeBt that there was a possibility of
objection ariorinn to the ax^pointment pf an officer seconded from
British Government service, such as Captain Alban, the Financial
Adviser of that time, as member of the Muscat Council, but not
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as regards an Englishman holding official position.
2. In my opinion no objection exists at the present time
to the Sultan's request about Mr.Thomas. This officer under •
stands his position thoroughly and,so far, has executed his duties
to the entire satisfaction of all parties in muscat.
I have the honour to be.
Sir,
Your most obedient servant.
Lieutenant-Colonel.
Political Resident in the Persian Gulf.