"ملف W/4 العداءات في بلاد فارس: حصار تانجستان، مصادرة شاي مورد إلى تانجستان" [و‎‎٤‎٦] (٤١١/٩١)

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Translation of a letter flated the 19th Phil Qad 1553
29th September 1915.
Shaikh Qasim bin Mahza Chief Qazi of Bahrain to Major T.H.Keyes,
Political Agent, Bahrain.
oOo
I have received your letter and understood its contents. I
know quite well how busy you are on mail days. But possessing the
knowledge I do, I do not wish that the least thing may happen
contrary to your justice. Today since the morning I have been
busy with large numbers of people who came to visit me. Each of
them gave vent to the grief felt at what has happened to Yusuf
Fakhru and the severity with which he is being treated and express
-ed what a shock the incident has caused to the subjects of the
country. When my ears became tired by the recital of their grief
and I rose from my Court and asked for an interview with you; but,
as it could not be arranged, I therefore say that you are in-
effieient in diplomacy. You are supreme in your position. Your
orders are not to be disobeyed. You can pass such orders as will
prevent Yusuf Fakhru from doing what you do not like and from
interfering in the politics of your Government in future. What
is Yusuf Fakhru but under your orders, as he is neither a Govern
ment nor an agent of your enemy. Why should you use a stick in
place of ^ words and a sword in place of a stick and thus efcouisi
disturb and hurt the feelings of the subjects and of their Ruler,
while your object could be gained by the one word from you. Do
you wish to sow the seeds of enemity for you in the hearts of
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peaceful subjects. They will attribute harshness to you. Before
this they have never received such a thing from you. Your honour
and your office know that I am a fast and sincere friend and in
all matters I proclaim your justice very loudly. Verily I have
given evidence about your justice after thoroughly acquainting
myself with your way of administration. I have always found it
to be on the lines of righteousness. Justice, clemency and Kindness
You may therefore accept my advice in this matter as I am with you
and for you. Increase attachment and not hatred specially at this
-time x)f heart rending disturbances.