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G4 ADMINISTRATION REPORT OP TITE PERSIAN GULP POLITICAL

In cases of bankruptcy of Persians there are many influences which
Bankruptcy of Persians. British ere- combine to place. British or foreign
ditors to have proceUcnco of Persians, creditors at a disadvantage, and al­
though it may seem to the uninitiated unfair, in practice it is necessary
to liavc precedence for the claims of foreigners if not Mohammedans.
Provision is requisite for the authoritative hearing and adjudication
of commercial claims of British against
Mercantile tribunals.
Persians at the principal sea-ports,
Busbire, Lingah, Bunder Abbass ; also of claims against estates of de­
ceased Persians. In latter cases precedence of British claims over Per­
sian would, as in bankruptcy eases, be advisable.
The responsibility of Persian local authorities for due protection
Responsibility for protection of per- of persons and property of. British sub­
soils mid property of British subjects jects within their jurisdiction should be
of local authorities. defined and fixed<
Provision is desirable for free and uninterrupted sale and purchase
of real property, without vexatious re­
Sale and purchase of real propertj.
strictions of local law courts.
Agricultural implements and industrial machinery should be
Freedom for introduction of indus- 'free for introduction everywhere in
trial implements and maebiuery. Persia.

(Sd.) E. C. Ross, Lieut.-Cot.,
The GOth December 1S79. Resident, Persian Gulf,