"مذكرات الحرب. مقر قيادة الجيش، الهند. [...] قوة المشاة الهندية «د». المجلد ٥٢. الجزء I. (من ١ إلى ١٥ نوفمبر ١٩١٨.)" [و‎‎٨‎٥] (٥٥٨/١٧٨)

should be ^lad of on indication of tbe future policy in regard to this railway
which will involve heavy expenditure if continued bevond Kasrishirin. I
suggest with reference to your 67842 Cipher M. It. ^ October 4th (80277)
that as regards Basra port, the present system should continue and that the
reorganisation should be deferred.
Working copy to Q. M. G.
Copy to M. S. G, G. S. (M. 0. 1, M. O. 2, S. D. 1), A. D. Marine.
APPEXDIX 55.
DIARY No. 88654.
* Telegram P., No. 9334, dated 31st October 1918.
(Despatched 10-55 p.m., 31st October 1918, received 9-00 p.m., 3rd November 1918).
(Received in War Section, 4th November 1918).
From—-The Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, Baghdad,
To—His Majesty's Secretary of State for India, London.
(Repeated to the Secretaxy to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla).
Owing to absence of certificates under paragraph No. 3 of Trading with
Enemy (Occupied Territories) Proclamation of 1915 extended customs facili
ties at Baghdad have been hitherto impossible.
Necessary preliminary steps were at once taken in direction suggested by
Messrs. Lynch on receipt of your telegram of October 9th (Diary No. 82077)
intimating issue of necessary certificates.
There will he some delay owing to shortage of customs storage facilities
here and customs staff arising from war conditions. I hope, however, to have
new arrangements in working order by New Year.
This refers to your telegram of the 30th October (Diary No. 88515).
WorKing copy (advance copy for information) to Q. M. G.
Copy to M. S. C., G. S. (M. 0.1, M. O. 3), A. D.
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APPENDIX 56.
DIARY No. 88655.
Telegram P., No. 936, dated 2nd November 1918.
(Despatched 5 p.m., received 10 p.m., 3rd October 1918.)
(Received in War Section, 4th November 1918.) t
From—His Britannic Majesty's Charge d'Affaires and Special Commissioner, Tehran, ** هذه التواريخ تقريبية *
Persia, * J
To—The Foreign Office, London.
(Repeated Baghdad for General Officer Commanding, and the
Department, Simla.)
Viceroy, Foreign and Political
Evacuation of Azerbaijan seems imminent and Persia may have to resume
almost, immediate responsibility for maintaining order on frontiers of Azerbaijar
and elsewhere in North-West Persia. Apart from Cossock Brigade whict
is inadequte Cabinet realise that tiny have no armed force for the purpose
According to tbe Prime Minister they can muster some 10,C00 men at shorl
notice from the oisbanded force. Those have baa adequate military training
but arms and am munis ion for them are not forthcominir. He is anxious tc
know whether His Map sty’s Government could possibly see their way t(
supply as many rifles as possible up to 10,000, with 200 rounds per rifle
Such guarantee, as we may think fit as regards use of these arms, would b<
given. I support tbe request in principle. The rifles are needed for bone
fide purposes and there can be no question now of. their being used against us
They might be supplied gradually from captured Turkish stocks, subject t<
acceptance of suitable conditions regarding their use. It might be made j
condition that the question of introducing foreignj officers be deferred for th<
present or until after Peace Conference.
This refers to my telegram No. 931 (Dy. No. 88519) of October 31st.
Working copy (advance copy for information) to G; S. (M. O. 1.)
Copy to M. S. C., G. S. (M. O. 3.)
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