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88 ANNUAL REPORT ON THE PERSIAN GULP POLITICAL RESIDENCY
A part of the cargo salved from dinghy “ Fateh Rahman ” reported wreoked
Wr«oH. in* year’8 Administration report, was
brought to Gwadur where it was auctioned
at the request of the owner. After paying the salving chargea to the Wali
of Gwadur, the rest of the proceeds were paid to the owner.

S. Newcomb Wilson,
Director Persian Guff Telegraphs,
in Political Charge, Mekran Coast.
Karachi 1st April 1920.

Mr. F Hughes* report No. 2, dated the 16th January 1920 on the condition of
the country between Jask and Oioadur.
Biyaban District.
Mir Burkat has been Kalantur of this district throughout the year. A
considerable amount of ill-feeling still exists between the Tahirzais and the
Mira of Biyaban owing to blood feuds. Mir Burkat stated the former were
quite willing to have the matter referred to Shariat, but that it was necessary
that some high official should be present to enforce the decision. This does
not seem to have been arranged for, as settlement h&3 not yet. been arrived at.
About four months ago, a large number of slaves came in from Bashkard
and took refuge within the Izsk piquet line; they complained bitterly of
brutal treatment by their masters Gill Mohamed and others. In November
two out of a party of them (who had gone out to obtain foodstuffs), were
murdered in cold Wood, whiish asleep at Ushdan After this, come of them volun­
tarily returned to their masters, the others being sent away from Jask to be
manumitted. Although Mir Burkat had ottered to look after them, and, if
pcrdble, to arrange matters amicably no reason was seen why this should be
done.
At about the came time, report was received that some of Mirza Khan’s
m.2n bad come into Sarnci and looted cattle belonging to one Abdul Husain of
M&rz. In affray which took place, when latter attempted to recover the
animals, two notables of Rudbar named Haji Murad and Husain Ali are said
to have been killed. It was further reported that Mirza Khan intended coming
to Basbkard to tsek revenge. Mir Burkat on hearing this is reported to have
collected a force and asked the chiefs of Jask district to accompany him to
try aud effect a settlement with Mirza Khan, or to protect and assist Abdul
Husain. This was put forward by Mir Burkat as an excuse for not being
able to meet the Deputy Political Resident who wished to see him on urgent
business at Jask.
Gul Mobamed of Bashkard (owner of slaves mentioned previously) was
reported to have threatened to damage our lines and ill-treat lineg uards, if
slaves were not returned, but did not carry out his threats.
Nothing else oi importance has occurred in this district during the year.
Jask District*
The district continues to be administered by Mir Mustafa Khan, who
however, has little or no influence, his brother and sons doing just as they
please, even to the extent of committing hostile acts towards us, such as
looting of dhows when driven ashore in bad weather. They openly defy even
Mir Burkat by looting his subjects when opportunity offers, relying on Mustafa
Khjm to dissuade Mir Burkat from punishing them for such offences.
Mir Hoti of Jask has very little influence in the district, gives us no
trouble, and does his best to look to our interests in the place.