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assistance. Again the Darya Bogi who used to be his bitter enemy is believed to have
come to an understanding with him and to be working in his’interests. It is in fact a
matter of common report here that it was the Moin who undertook to bring about the Darya
Bcgi’a return to Bushire as Governor on condition that the latter furthered the Moio's
business and designs within his province.
My information concerning him may not be accurate in all particulars, but I think
there is no doubt of the fact that both the Customs and Darya Begi are doing their utmost
to keep in his good books. Whether this is with the idea of placating a potential enemy
or in execution of any particular line of Persian policy, of which the Moin is the instru­
ment, 1 am unable to say and shall be grateful if Your Excellency can enlighten me.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,

Your Excellency's most obedient, humble servant,
P. Z. COX, Major,
H. B. M's Consul-General for Pars, Khueistan, etc.
To

His Excellency Sir Arthur Hardinge, K.C.B., K.C.M.G.,
His Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentiary at the Court of Persia, Tehran.

Telegram P. No. 40. dated 35th April 1005.
From—Sir Arthur Hardinoi, K.C B., K.C.M.G., His Britannic Majesty’s Minister,
Tehran,
To—Major P. Z. Cox, C.I.E., Offg. Political Reiident in the Persian Gulf.
Moin-Tujjar asks if he may store at Bassidore some of the ochre which he exports
from Hormuz to Europe. Is there any objection ?

Telegram P. No. 59, dated 38th April 1905.
Prom—Major P. Z. Cox, C.I.E., O/fg. Political Resident in the Persian Gulf,
To—Sir Arthur Hardinob, K.C.B., K.C.M.G., Hie Majesty's Minister, Tehran.
Please see your telegram No. 40. The storage within the British limits of Bassidore
of ochre by the Moin-Tujjar seems to be open to objection. His doing so might give the
Customs officials an excuse to intrude there which they have already tried to do.

Telegram P. No. 43. dated 39th April 1905.
From—Sir Arthur Hardinoi, K.C.B., K.C.M.G., His Majesty’s Minister, Tehran,
To—Major P. Z. Cox, C.I.E., Offg. Political Resident in the Persian Gulf.
With reference to your No. 59. Person will be informed by me as regards his
proposal that you see difficulties, but I do not see how Customs could interfere, Bassidore
being British. Perhaps a Persiau Customs House just east of our boundary is feared
by you.
Telegram P. No. 63, dated 3rd May 1905.
From—Major P. Z. Cox, C.I.E., Offg. Political Resident in the Persian Gulf,
To—Sir Arthur Hardinoi, K.C.B., K.C.M.G., His Majesty’s Minister, Tehran.
Please refer to your No. 43 telegram. Persian subjects have hitherto been dis­
couraged by us from using our Bassidore station in this way, and it seemed that the Moin
especially was a person to whom it was desirable our narrow limits should not afford a
footing. During a recent visit to Bassidore I noticed that^ the Persian subjects were
inclined to take refuge from Customs oppression within our limits. 1 addressed Govern­
ment of India on the question, and before making any new departure, should prefer to
wait until they have considered it.
In the event, however, of Your Excellency considering the present matter important
or urgent, I would refer it to the Government of India (or an expression of their views*
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