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Telegram R., No. 41, dated (and received) the 22nd April 1915.
From— His Britannic Majesty’s Minister, Tehran,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Following from His Majesty’s Consul, Hamadan, dated April 20th:—
“ Arrived 19th April and have taken charge. Consul, and colony from
Kermansbah, got in April 20th.
“ Situation at Kermanshah was decidedly serious. Proximity of Hamadan
; was the object of special hostility on the part of Turks and Germans.
“ Party of Turks, said to be two thousand strong, occupied Kasr, and sent
three hundred men to Sarones. They were under Paouf Pasha, formerly
Captain of Cruiser ‘ Hamidieh, ’ who is intent on taking Kermanshah, and
refuses to obey orders to the contrary.
“ I regret to report, that an hour before our departure, senior non-com
missioned officer and five sowars of the Consulate escort deserted to Turkish
Consul-General, with their horses, arms and six boxes of ammunition, and
fifty tomans of Government money. Please inform Cox, as the men may be
used as (? word missing) Their regiment is the 9th Hodson’s Horse. One who
remained loyal is with us. Full details by post.
“Addressed to Foreign Office, sent to India and Basrah. ”
Telegram R., dated the 22nd (received 23rd) April 1915.
From— The Hon’ble Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Percy Cox, K.C.I.E., C.S.T.,
Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, Basrah,
To The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla.
Following from Shiraz, 96, April 21st:—
“ Begins. My telegram 90. Gendarmerie force under Captain Oertin-
gren is expected to reach Kazerun to-day. I trust it may be possible to have
orders issued by Persian Government that on no account should any attack be
made on Kamarij and that no action should be taken by gendarmerie against
present Kalantar who has always been gendarmes’ best friend and supporter
on road.
“ Addressed Tehran; repeated Basrah, Busbire. Ends. ”
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Telegram P., No. 42, dated the 22nd (received 24th) April 1915.
From— His Britannic Majesty’s Minister, Tehran,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in
Department, Simla.
Clear the line. Please refer to my telegram No. 163.
Since yesterday the situation over here has developed very rapidly, and
Persian Cabinet has submitted its resignation to His Imperial Majesty the
Shah.
Moreover our position has been affected most gravely by a run on
Imperial Bank of Persia, which has been organised by German Legation ; this
Legation has itself withdrawn in bullion over sixty thousand tomans; only
this morning I was informed by Manager of Bank that he will not be able
to meet more than 80^ of bis notes of issue. Bank’s present plight has been
brought about by its inability to transfer cash from provinces, as a result of
insecurity of roads and failure on the part of Persian Government to repay
large advance made. If Bank suspends payment, this is certain to result in
serious disturbances at Tehran and as disturbances are being fomented by
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