'File 19/12 Bahrain, Precis of Zobara Affairs in 1895' [‎64v] (134/230)

4tli instant. Ifc is reported that another Turkish gun-hoat has arrived at Zoharah.
I shall shortly be requiring coal, and it will be necessary for me to procet-d
to Bushire in about 1-1 days' time for this purpose.
Tplegram No. 1630-E., dated Simla, the 26th August 1895.
From—His Excellency the Viceroy, Simla,
To—The Secretary of State, London.
Secret—Foreign. With reference to Your Lordship's telegram of the 20th
August, we have issued the necessary instructions and the Piyeon has gone
to the spot. We do not intend sending troops unless further intelligence shows
that an attack on Bahrien is really imminent. It would probably take a native
battalion ten days from issue of orders, to reach Bahrein from Bombay.
Telegram No. 1633-E., dated Simla, the 26th August 1893.
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.
My telegram, 22nd Aug tst. As you do not entertain serious apprehen-
sion of attack on Bahrein, it is not intended to send troops unless you report
further that movement of Turks in that direction is really imminent. A
Native battalion could probably arrive at spot in ten days. Meanwhile troops
will be held in readness.
Telegram, dated Bushire, the 26th August 1S95.
Sphinx brought me letter, 19th August, from Mutasarrif, ITasa :— Purport
hpqins : —I am writing in consequence breach peace whole Nejd Coast. Pro
perty, boats, people Katr, Turkish subjects, seized by your order. Captain
Belly's crews imprisoned contrary treaties two Governments, and Sultan's
rights. Your proceedings violent as proved by letter to Kaim makam Katr,
23rd July last, and Sultan 5th August last. People thus deprived livelihood,'
lost ten millions of dollars pearls reported facts Busreh repeatedly. Have
received orders to preserve peace Bahrein sea and land pending Porte's orders.
People Katr disturbed by your aggression compelled to attack Bahrein to re
cover prisoners boats, property. 1 have restrained them hitherto by advice,
but owing to your persistent aggression sending a man-of-war blockade fishinf
ground, they appear constrained by straitened condition attack Bahrein con°
trary my orders. Cannot longer restrain tribes. Advisable you should return
prisoners, boats, property. If slighting tieaties rights and my letter you
continue wrong-doing you will provoke attack and heavy responsibility
for calamity present, future. I fear danger life property your subjects
Bahrein. In view of friendship two Governments, tell you remove them
within 17 days this date to escape attack caused by your evil-doin^. I am
not responsible. Purport ends. This, confirming my views, in my own opinion
leaves Government absolutely free hand. Letter 23rd July last enclosure
my letter 27th July last. Letter 5th August last, conveyed your telegram
of 4th August last. Sphinx returning. Lawrence awaiting.
To—The Secretary to the Government of India, Foreign Department.
In continuation of my telegram of yesterday, I have the honour to forward,
for the information of the Government of India, copy of Commander Pellv's
report of the 14th instant and enclosure.
2. 1 have previously expressed the view that notwithstanding the very
disturbing rumours that have been rife, a serious attack on Bahrein could
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. ,
To—The Foreign Secretary, Simla.
No. 80, dated Bushire, the 17th August 1895.
From— Colonel F. A. ilson , 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. ,