'Persian Gulf Gazetteer, Part I Historical and Political Materials, Précis of Koweit [Kuwait] Affairs, 1896-1904' [‎42] (59/132)

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Ko. 302.
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Telegram, dated the 12th September 1901.
From—His Majesty's Secretary of State for India, London,
To—His Excellency the Viceroy, Simla.
" O'Conor instructed, 7th September, that we cannot recede from our position at Koweit,
and that, if Porte should insist on raising the question of their rights, we may have to convert
into something much more precise present indefinite understanding with Sheikh. 9th Sep
tember, Turkish Ambassador asked for and obtained confirmation by Foreign Office of assu
rances given by O'Conor terminating present controversy on basis of mutual maintenance of
tiatui quo at Koweit."
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Telegram, dated the 12th September 1901,
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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Bushire,
To—Tho Foreign Secretary, Simla.
"Your telegram of the 11th September, Koweif. I suggest that Wratislaw should send
for Amir 's agent and tell him that Mubarak is willing to make peace and that British Gov
ernment wishes that peace should be made, and ask him to communicate with his master
He should inform agent of Mubarak's terms which will serve as basis of negotiations, and at
the same time tell him to inform Amir that British Government will not permit attack upon
Koweit. Mubarak's terms are briefly as follows Amir to withdraw support from Mubarak's
enemies; Mubarak also to cease supporting Amir's enemies; both Amir and Mubarak to
restrain their tribes from molesting each other. 1 '
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Telegram, dated tho 24th September 1901.
From—His Excellency the Naval Commander-in-Chief, East Indian Station, Trincomalee,
To—The Foreign Secretary, Simla.
"Senior Officer, Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , reported yesterday force of Amir of Nejd advanced within
two days' march from Koweit. Marathon left for Koweit; Aaaye ordered to follow from
Karachi. Sphinx hastening from Jask. In case attack on Koweit by Amir of Nejd, is it to be
repelled by force ? "
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Ko. 808.
Ko. 804.
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Telegram, No. 1650-E.-A., dated the 26th September 1901.
From—The Foreign Secretary, Simla,
To—His Excellency the Naval Commander-in-Chief, East Indian Station, Trincomalee.
"Your telegram, 24th September. If force of Amir of Nejd attack Koweit they should
le repelled hy force; hut opportunity should, if possible, he taken to send warning to Amir
that British force will assist in defending the town. 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. has been instructed
accordingly,"
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Telegram No. 1651-E. A., dated 26th September 1901,
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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Bushire.
"Your telegram, 24th September. Admiral has been informed that if forces of Amir of
Nejd attack Koweit, they should be repelled by force; but that opportunity should, if possible
be taken to send warning to Amir that British force will assist in defending the town. Pleas©
arrange to send warning if possible."
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Telegram No, 1652.E. A„ dated the 26th September 1901.
From—His Excellency the Yiceroy, Simla,
To—His Majesty's Secretary of State for India, London.
" My telegram, 25th, Koweit. In response to request from Admiral for immediate
inBtructions in contingency of attack bv Amir of Nejd upon Koweit I have replied, in persu-
ance of previous instructions from His Majesty's Government that such attack should be
repelled by force; but that opportunity should, if possible, be taken to send warning to Amir
of Nejd that British force will assist in defending Koweit."