'File 19/243 III (C 95) Zubarah' [‎10r] (30/462)

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Translation of letter dated the 8th Jamadi A1 Awwal
1S56 (17th July 1B37) from Shaikh Abdullah bin Qassim
al Thani, C.I.ii., Ruler of Qatar, to the Honourable the
Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .
After compliments.
I have already sent you a letter dated 2nd Jamad
al Awwal 1356 (llth July 1937) and explained to you what
was necessary and hope that you will give it your kind
attention so far as the present stated of affairs requie.
Now I beg to inform Your Honour that I r^e^ived
a letter dated 14th July 1937 equivalent to 5th Jamad
al Awwal 1356 from the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. , Bahrain, in
forming me that His Highness the Ruler of Bahrain is
fixing 5% on goods which arrive in Bahrain for tranship
ment to Qatar instead of 2% which used to be recovered
previously and now in force with regard to other sides.
He has further informed me that His Highness the Ruler
of Bahrain is prohibiting Qa^ar subjects from entering
Bahrain.
Your Honour , I regret for such an action for
which I do not see any reason or justification. I cto
not yet know the grounds on which the Bahrain Government
have based the prohibition upon Qatar subjects from
entering Bahrain , as this step adds to the difference
and harms the friendship and good neighbourly relations
which have been existing between both sides. I am now
reporting my complaint and protest to you for this atti
tude which the Bahrain Government have adopted towards
me without any justification. I am certain and confidett
that Your Honour will attach importance to this matter
and take the necessary steps in this connection as Your
Honour of the strong friendly relations existing between
me and the High British Government which call for Your
Honour f s attention in such matters. I shall be grateful
to Your Honour if you will kindly let me have your