'Persian Gulf Gazetteer, Part I Historical and Political Materials, Précis of Koweit [Kuwait] Affairs, 1896-1904' [‎13] (30/132)

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(9) Telegram,No, 1234-E. A., dated Simla, the 1st August 1897. N0, 98 •
From—The Foreign Secretary, Simla,
To—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. , Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Bushire.
Your telegram SOth July. Warn Mubarak. Use your discretion as to deputing assist*
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(10) Telegram, dated the 11th August 1897. No, 97.
From—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. , Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Bushire,
Tc—The Foreign Secretary, Simla,
Sheikh Yusuf mentioned in my previous telegram, now at Bahrein, wished come here.
I propose to tell his Agent, who is here, that Sheikh can come if he wished, hut I cannot
promise to consider his ease. Agent says that one-third Koweit belongs to YHauf and that
Mubarak has dispossessed him.
(11) Telegram, No. 1313-E.A., dated the 17th August 1897.
From—-The Foreign Secretary, Simla,
To—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. , Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Bushire.
Your telegram 11th August. You should tell Yusuf's Agent that the British Government
will give him no suppoit against Koweit.
Ko. 101.
(12) Telegram, dated the 22nd August 1897.
From—The Resident, Bushire,
To—The Foreign Secretary, Simla.
Your telegram of the 17th August received. I have intimated to Sheikh Yusuf's Agent
as directed in it. He says, Yusuf only desires our good offices with Mubarak to induce latter
restore his property and that of son, late Sheikh assassinated by Mubarak. I understand that
Chief, Bahrein, who is related to family would arbitrate if we do not disapprove, but not
otherwise. This might be permitted I think. Our Bahrein Agent has arrived with letters
from Mubarak who says that he has no one sufficiently intelligent to send to Bushire and
begs that somebody may be sent to him from Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. to whom he will explain his view?.
As Prideaux has arrived I propose sending Gaskin shortly to Koweit to convey warning of
Government. He can also ascertain what Mubarak has to say and on his return I will report.
Gaskia will be directed not to make any reply.
No. 110.
(13) Telegram, No. 1367-E,A., dated Simla, the 29th August 1897. N0,111 ''
From—The Foreign Secretary, Simla,
To—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. , Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Bushire.
Your telegram 2#nd August. There appears no objection to Bahrein Chief arbitrating
between Mubarak and Yusufrat request of both parties, but if you send Gaskin to Koweit you
had better await his report before doing anything.
Ko. 118.
(14) Telegram, dated the 10th September 1897.
From—The Resident, Bushire,
To—The Foreign Secretary, Simla.
Your telegram of 29th August 1897.
<f Gaskin conveyed warning to Mubarak who is willing to accept arbitration of Bahrein
Sheikh. Report by letter on the.^e points will follow. Mubarak informed Gaskin he and his
people aware Turkey intends to absorb Koweit, and to avoid this they desire British protection
on same terms Bahrein and Trucial Chiefs. Present seems good opportunity to establish
British influence in Koweit which will certainly be place great importance. Mubarak stated no
agreement with Turkey exists, but he undoubtedly flies Turkish flag, and his predecessor
accepted title of Kaim-Makam from Constantinople. This, however, does not seem insuperable
objection to the extension of our influence, as Turks have never exercised sovereign right at.
nor have we admitted their protection over, Koweit, Unless therefore we are prepared to
allow Turkey absorb Koweit, I strongly advise that I may be permitted to proceed further with
negotiations. Resident in Turkish Arabia A term used by the British officials to describe the territory roughly corresponding to, but not coextensive with, modern-day Iraq under the control of the Ottoman Empire. holds similar views."
36. Major Meade reported the proceedings of Mr. Gaskin at length with
his remarks in his letter No. 90, dated 25th September 1897
"In continuation of my telegram in cypher of the 10th instant regarding Koweit affairs, I
No. 120 of Secret E.,'November 1897, Nos- have the honor to report, for the information of the
88—141, Government of India, that Mr, Gaskin, the
Extra Assistant to the Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , visited Koweit in the R. I. M. S.