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'File 19/12 Bahrain, Precis of Zobara Affairs in 1895' [‎59r] (123/230)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (114 folios). It was created in 17 Apr 1895-7 Sep 1895. It was written in English. 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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With reference to the letter from the Turkish Mudir at Zobarah, protesting
against your proceedings and intimating that the Albin-Ali tribe lias come
under the protection of the Turkish Government, I am of opinion that, under
the tenour of the instructions of Government, this claim is inadmissible and
should not be admitted by you. I have accordingly to request that, failing
compliance with the orders which have been conveyed to Shaikh Sultan, you
will proceed to seize the boats of the tribe which in your former letter were
supposed to be in a situation rendering the operation feasible, to such extent
as you may judge to be expedient.
I am requesting the Commander of R. I. M. S. Lawrence to give you
such assistance with boats, and in the conveyance of craft, that you may seize,
as you may require.
I should be glad to receive information of the situation and of the result
of your operations as soon as you are able to despatch it by li. I. M. S.
Lawrence.
Telegram, dated the 24tli July 1895.
jr r01T ,—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—The Foreign Secretary, Simla.
Sphinx seized nine boats 15th, together with Salim, important Albin-Ali,
who gladly reconciled with Chief. Ten Bahrein boats having been sent Zobarah
for Salim's family, followers, one returned reporting nine detained by new
Mudir, Zobarah.' Explanation called for. Turkish meddling seems most deter-
mined 'should be held responsible for whole difficulty. Jasim wrote Chief
promising return Albin -Ali 15 days. Was told Sultan must write promise him
self. PeTly considers another man-of-war advisable in case of attack Bahrein.
Suggests I should personally proceed. Shall I go or send Lawrence for further
information and to carry any orders Government may send. Turkish Corvette
Zuhaf arrived Katif with relief 21st July last.
Telegram No. 14-54-E., dated Simla, the 27th July 1S95.
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.
Y )ur telegram of 24th July. You may send Lawrencs ascertain grounds
for apprehending attack Bahrein and report early. Proceedings approved.
Telegram No. Ii58-E., dated Simla, the 27tli July 1895.
From—His Excellency the Viceroy, Simla,
To—T he Secretary of State, Loudon.
g pcre t Foreign. Please see my telegram dated the 11th July ISOo regard-
in"-Zobarah. On the loth July H. M. S. Sphinx seized nine bo its, together
with Salim, an important Albin-Ali, who has become reconciled with the Bahrein
Chief The Bahrein boats sent for Salim's tamily were detained by the new
Turkish Mudir at Zobarah. An explanation as to this has been called for.
The Turkish Corvette Zuhaf arrived at Katif on the 21st July with reliefs.
The Lawrence is being sent to report on the situation. of 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. the root of the whole difficulty lies in
Turkish meddling.
Telegram dated Bushire, the 2nd August 1895.
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—The Foreign Secretary,' Simla.
Grounds for fearinf; attack Bahrein appears to me not very serious, thouarh
position not favourable tor defence. Jasim reported preparing boats, collecting
followers. Mudir, Zobarah. answered call for explanation regarding detention
boats by claiming Albin-Ali as Turkish subjects settled at Zobarah by order ot

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This file contains correspondence regarding an attempt by Sultan bin Mohamed bin Salamah (the head of the Al bin Ali tribe in Bahrain) - with the assistance of Shaikh Jasim Al Thani of Qatar and the Ottoman Governor (Mutasarrif) of El Hasa - to establish a settlement at Zubarah 18th-century town located 105 km from Doha. on the Qatar Peninsula.

The British were entirely opposed to this idea and the correspondence contains details of their reaction to it, including an account of a bombardment of a fleet of dhows at Zubarah 18th-century town located 105 km from Doha. by the H. M. S. Sphinx in September 1895.

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1 volume (114 folios)
Arrangement

File is arranged in chronological order, from earliest at beginning of the file to most recent at end. However, from folio 73b onwards the pages are copies of earlier pages (these are also in chronological order).

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Formerly a bound correspondence volume, the file's pages have been unbound and are now loose. Foliation starts on first page with writing (3rd folio in volume). Foliation is in pencil in top right corner of recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. . The following foliation errors occur: f.61 is followed by f.61A. f.73 is replaced by f.73A and f.73B.

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