File 2182/1913 Pt 2 'Persian Gulf Situation in El Katr Policy towards Bin Saud' [138v] (278/543)
The record is made up of 1 volume (269 folios). It was created in 18 Nov 1913-22 Nov 1916. It was written in English and French. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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difficulty with Bin Sand, adds that if the necessity arises the Porte will not
fail to avail itself of them. Sir P. Cox, in his “ memorandum, of guidance^,
for Major Trevor at his meeting with Bin Sa ud in December last, observes that
“ it may be taken for granted that the Porte will be anxious to avoid our media
tion if possible and the local state of affairs at the moment leads me to fear
that, notwithstanding Hakki
Pasha
An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders.
's apparent readiness frankly to exchange
views at the discussions which have recently taken place in London, the replies
of the Porte to the representations of His Majesty's Government may be
purposely delayed pending the result of the efforts which are being made locally to
effect a settlement with Bin Sa'ud, a settlement which, whatever its exact terms may
be, will certainly be opposed to our interests, and fatal to the future peace and
j prosperity of certain regions adjoining the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
.
Translation of a letter from Abd-ul-Aziz Bin Sa’ud to Saiyid Talib of Basrah,
undated.
After compliments,
I was very pleased to receive your letter signifying your devotion to the
Exalted Government (Porte), which devotion I share, as you know, brother, that
I am the first in wishing well to that Government and country. And it is with great
grief that I have to ask you to represent to the persons charged with the business
that although I do not waver in allegiance to Islam or turn from obedience to
the Porte there are things that I cannot do. Please present my good wishes to
Anwar
Pasha
An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders.
, the present war minister, and assure him that I also desire the union
of Islam and the binding together of separated hearts, and moreover that I am grate
ful to him for having sent His Excellency Saiyid 'Umar Fauzi Beg for the establish
ment of friendly relations and for the latter having brought a valuable present
in the shape of the noble Koran.
But it is not hidden from you that the affairs of our country at the present
moment are in a very strange condition, of which indeed the description is impossible,
and that I am not responsible for this. If the Government’s intentions are really
to protect the country from various dangers and to gather Islam together in obe
dience to the Khalifate then this can only be done by diplomatic measures followed
*His Ma esty’s Government is meant here. ^ Proclamation, ^ and it IS for the Porte to
accomplish this with those people* whose
good qualities cause the countries of the world to remain in repose, whom we know
and on whom we depend and do not wish to displease by actions contrary to our
promises to them. Please give my respects to Saiyid 'Umar Fauzi Beg and give
assurances of my friendship in all necessary places. And as for the valuable present,
I accept it, and hope you will convey my excuses, and salaam.
G. M. Press, Simla.—No. 0-48 F. £5,-13-4.14, 38— B.A.
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This volume contains part 2 of the subject 'Persia Gulf'. It primarily concerns British policy towards Bin Saud [‘Abd al-‘Azīz bin ‘Abd al-Raḥmān bin Fayṣal Āl Sa‘ūd] following the latter's occupation of Ottoman-ruled El Hassa [Al Hasa]. Included in the volume are the following:
- an account of a meeting between the Bahrain 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. (Major Arthur Prescott Trevor), the Koweit [Kuwait] 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. (Captain William Henry Irvine Shakespear), and Bin Saud, which took place at Ojair [Al ‘Uqayr] in December 1913;
- discussion as to how the British will form a working understanding with Bin Saud whilst also pursuing a policy of supporting and maintaining the Turkish Empire;
- a recommendation from the officiating 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. , John Gordon Lorimer, that a British Native Agent Non-British agents affiliated with the British Government. be posted to Katif [Al Qaţīf] to mediate between 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. in Bahrain and Bin Saud's local governors;
- discussion (between the Government of India, His Majesty's Ambassador to Constantinople, and the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs) as to whether or not Britain should act as a mediator between the Ottoman government and Bin Saud, in order to ensure that any arrangement made between the two parties is not hostile to British interests;
- a proposal from the British India Steam Navigation Company to run a local line of steamers between Bahrein [Bahrain], Katif, Ojair, and Katr [Qatar];
- debate over whether a British decoration should be bestowed upon Sheikh Mubarak bin Sabah [Shaikh Mubarak bin Ṣabāḥ Āl Ṣabāḥ] of Koweit prior to the Anglo-Turkish agreements being ratified, following reports that the Sheikh may be about to receive a Turkish decoration;
- Shakespear's account of further meetings with Bin Saud;
- reports of a settlement between the Turkish government and Bin Saud, and of Bin Saud's appointment as Vali of Nejd;
- a translated copy of the treaty between Bin Saud and the Turkish Government, dated 15 May 1914.
Correspondents include the following:
- Secretary to the Government of India's Foreign Department;
- 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. (Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Percy Zachariah Cox, followed by John Gordon Lorimer, Captain Richard Lockington Birdwood, and Major Stuart George Knox as successive officiating residents);
- 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 (Major Arthur Prescott Trevor);
- 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. , Kuwait (Captain William Henry Irvine Shakespear, succeeded by Lieutenant-Colonel William George Grey);
- Viceroy of India (Charles Hardinge);
- Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Sir Edward Grey);
- Foreign Office;
- His Majesty's Ambassador at Constantinople (Sir Louis du Pan Mallet);
- Permanent Under-Secretary of State for India (Thomas William Holderness);
- Bin Saud;
- Hakki Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. [Ibrahim Hakki Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. , in charge of negotiations with His Majesty's Government, concerning Mesopotamia and the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ].
The part includes a divider that gives the subject and part number, the year the subject file was opened, the subject heading, and a list of correspondence references contained in the part by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (269 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.
The subject 2182 (Persia Gulf) consists of 8 volumes: IOR/L/PS/10/384-391. The volumes are divided into 12 parts with part 1 comprising the first volume, part 2 comprising the second volume, part 3 comprising the third volume, parts 4-5 comprising the fourth volume, part 6 comprising the fifth volume, parts 7-8 comprising the sixth volume, parts 9-10 comprising the seventh volume, and parts 11-12 comprising the eighth volume.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 271; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 6-270; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
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- File 2182/1913 Pt 2 'Persian Gulf Situation in El Katr Policy towards Bin Saud'
- Pages
- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:70r, 71r:77r, 78r:86r, 87r:92v, 94r:270v, back-i
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