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Feud in danger of becoming general. Beni Ghafir garrison at Semail refused to
make way for Hinawi garrison. 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. advanced Sultan Rs. 21,600,
Metowwa Muhammad El Gharibi making great efforts to collect Yal Saad
indemnity. Ibrahim inclined to submit (20-8). Ibrahim to get $100 per month
(28-8). Ghafiris submitted. Turkish corvette " Moozuffur " in harbour (10-9).
Advance of $5,000 to Turki. Beni Riyam brought to terms by mediation of
Al Wahibeh and other Sheikhs (17-9). Yal Saad brought $3,133 ; Abdul Aziz
sent to Burka to collect rest (9-10). Abdul Aziz took hostages and collected
$ 7,000. Truce between !Nezars and Hinawis broken by a Beni Ruweyeh who
killed a Nezar of Ziki in revenge for brother's death. Ruler of Shahar's people
trying to recruit at Maskat for fight with Makalla. 80 Wahabis slipped away
from Sur to join in defiance of Sultan's prohibition (7-11). Metowwa move
ment originating with mullas of Hijrieen in Sharkiyeh. Neither Salih nor
Ibrahim joined and movement languished. Sultan dismissed Wahabi guard, once
400, and substituted Hinavvis. Serious conflict at Yenkul between Hinawis
and Ghafiris. Latter assailants, but defeated and lost 90 (25-12j.
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Salim at Kishm ; Sultan dreaded his landing on Pirate Coast or at Sur in
consequence of invitation from Ghafiri tribes of Jaalan. Resident reminded him
that Salim liable to arrest (18-1). $ 400 Yal Saad indemnity remitted, rest
paid up (22-1). Open war between Ghafiris and Hinawis in Semail valley.
Wali of Semail helpless, and Walis of Burka and Sur sent to help him to mediate
(29-1). Sultan's Walis only able to arrange two months' truce between
Hinaw's and Ghafiris. Feud originated in breach of faith by Beni Ruweyeh,
but Ghafiris cut down $ 5,000or 6,000 worth of Hinawi date-trees in Wady
Semail ; mischief irreparable (6 2). Three months , subsidy advanced Turki.
Government ordered Agent not to volunteer advice (26-2). Sultan in hands
of worthless favourite Mesh and policy weak (26-2). 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. to dissuade
Turki from abdication, but not io advise joint rulership with Abdul Aziz—so
Resident (6 3). No progress in Semail affair (13 3). Government of India
decidedly of opinion that 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. at Maskat would do well to avoid
interference in dynastic and internal affairs of Oman (30-4-). Disturbances
in Dhahira extended south to Dhank. Joasmi attack on Braimi expected.
Ghafiris of Semail afraid Hinawis would cut off water from above and destroy
date crop. Muhammad al Gharibee refused to decide their dispute by
shara unless in meeting of Chiefs convened at Maskat (3-4). Turki
abrupt with Eeni Bu Hassan tribe ; both guard and tribesmen visiting
Maskat eventually made common cau«e and Turki took refuge on ship in
harbour. Abdul Azeez empowered to arrange (11-5), Azeez pacified
Bedouins by settling arrears of pay and granting all demands, viz., for better
food and pay, quarterly relief of guard, half-yearly visits of Sheikhs with
followers to Maskat to receive presents and political consultation with tribe in
times of difficulty. On 25th May, Turki told Agent he would abdicate in
favour Azeez and retire to Karachi by mail steamer next day. Agent dis
suaded; Azeez faithful and also dissuaded (28-5). Semail difficulty satisfac-
torily adjusted by mediation of El Yaakib (Ghafiris) of Obria : all claims on
each side to be withdrawn. Hinawis suffered most 40 mm killed against 3.
Difference between Aziz and Sultan (24-6). Aziz said that Mesh, three years
before cane-seller in streets, had accumulated $ 40,000 and was plundering
Turki and lurki always accepted his advice. Finally arranged that Mesh
should leave Maskat and reconciliation between brothers took place (8»7).
On night 5th July, Al Wahibeh, on report of estrangement between Turki and
Aziz, occupied Matra. Turki negotiated for their departure (8-7). Sultan
agreed to keep 50 each of Wahibeh, Peni Bu Hassan and Hejrieen as paid
guard at Maskat and Matra; Wali of Semail to be dismissed and Baluchis sub
stituted for Ghafiris in garrison; rest of Wahibeh guard in Maskat except 30
camel sowars to be dismissed ; Beni Hadher not to have charge of gates of Matra;
100 men to be kept at Maskat as escort for Abdul Aziz on journeys in interior.
After some procrastination Sultan tried to carry out conditions, but Ghafiri garri
son of Semail would not make over place. Distrust and fresh breach between
Turki and Aziz (20-7). On 21st Resident visited Sultan with Miles and reported