'Persian Gulf Gazetteer, Historical and Political Materials, Maskat [Muscat] territory, 1872-1903' [‎45] (47/138)

with large following arrived Zanzibnr on 13tli Tebruary. Projects for bringing
Oman under Zanzibar possibly on foot (14-2). Sultan warned to have
nothing to do with intrigue (22-3). Among Maskat Arabs at Zanzibar M ere
Abdullah bin-Saleh-bin-Ali and Ilamud-bin-Said-ul-Jahati. Zanzibar Sultan
ardent on project of re-union (2 t-3). Faisal to be cautioned about proceedinss
of rebels at Zanzibar (24-5). At Maskat it was expected the 4 Sheikhs would
not intrigue at Zanzibar, but possibly with Aziz. Relations between Maskat
and Zanzibar strained. Faisal welcomed intriguers banished from Zanzibar and
Hamad gave 2 field-pieces and 200 barrels powder to Sheikh Abdullah-bin-
Saleh and 1 field-piece and 100 barrels powder to Sheikh Amir-bin-Salim.
Further, Fahad tried to divorce wife, daughter of Barghash, without just causes
(20-6) and committed suicide on l^th June possibly because unable
to repay dowry and so obtain divorce (30-G). Government of India asked
Sultan of Zanzibar might be res-trained from presenting tield-pieces and ammu
nition to visitors from Maskat (14-8.). Sultan, Zanzibar, gave necessary assu
rance but reluctantly (21-10). On request from Faisal Hamad sent him
500lbs. gunpowder Zmzibar Sultan promised in future not to give Maskat
visitors more than customa-y sw )rd or dagger and robe of honour unless re.
quested by Faisal (2-11). Nasr b n-Jumia, Hassani, and Jiadr-bin-Hilal,
Hejriyin, from Maskat met with cold reception (26-11).
1895.
Good reception to Sheikhs from Sur without letters from Faisal (7-1)
Possible connection of Sultan of Z anzibar with rebellion atM iskat (9-3). Sul
tan of Zanzibar in debt and selling houses and furniture. Partly due to extra
vagant gift^ to Maskat Sheikhs in pursuance of policy encouraged by Hilal-
bin-Amr, Maskati, his chief native adviser (brother of Mohsin-bin-Amr and
son-in-law of S ileh-bin Ali, two leading Maskat rebels). Nearly persuaded to
buy land in Oman where coal said to have been found (13-3). Eebels in
Oman used Sultan of Zanzibar's name. Hardinge saw Sultan. He disclaimed
connection with rebellion but promised to receive no more Maskat Sheikhs.
Hardinge declined to give permission to German merchant to export muzzle
loaders from Zanzibar to Koweit apparently on ground that they might be in
troduced into Oman (8-4). Money being collected in Zanzibar for Oman
rebels to be sent through Indian firm. $4,.' 00 already despatched. Sultan,
Zanzibar, secretly favoured conspiracy as told by Hilal that an Azzan-bin-Kais
puppet would be set up who would give him tribute in return for support
(29-5.) Emissary of Saleh returned from Zanzibar with money, gunpowder
and gold mounted dagger (22-6). Sultan of Zanzibar considerably alarmed at
suspicions of Government about his connection with Maskat rising (13-8).
1896.
Hardinge authorised to deport Hilal to Maskat: action postponed (28-1).
Government of India thought Liilal should rather be detained at Aden (13-2).
Hilal arrested by orders of Sultan, Zanzibar, after resistance, on 20th June and
brought Aden on 30th June. Lodged in jail (3-7). Coalition of tribes in
Sharkiya broke up and idea of appointing an Imam dropped on news of depor
tation of Hilal from Zanzibar (15-8). Surveillance sufficient (19-8). Hilal
permitted at request of new Sultan of Zanzibar, Hamud,.to live at Mombassa,
Lamu or Kismayu on undertaking not to leave place selected (17—10). Inter
ned at Mombassa (19-10).
1897.
Hilal appealed for French intervention (30-6). Undesirable that Hilal
should be allowed to return Oman as proposed; Sultan of Maskat regarded him
as real cause of last rebellion (19-10). Seven Arab Sheikhs, deported from
Zanzibar for attempt to usurp Sultanate reached Maskat on 22nd June, 2
months before intimation to Agent, JVlaskat (5-12). llilal not permitted
to leave Mombassa, Lord Salisbury approving (23-12). Government of
India advised return of Hilal should not be allowed (80'12).