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'File 19/12 Bahrain, Precis of Zobara Affairs in 1895' [‎84r] (175/230)

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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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On the evening of the 21st Shaikh Esa despatched 5 boats to Zobarah, and
another 5 yesterday morning, for the purpose of conveying Salim's family and
such of his followers who may decide to return to their homes at Bahrein, and
yesterday evening intelligence was received here respecting the detention of
nine of these boats at Zobarah by Mahomed Effendi, the newly-appointed Mudir
at that place ; also that the tribesmen have been w r arned by him against
returning to Bahrein.
With reference to this T am sending him a letter demanding an explana
tion, a copy of which I enclose.
It is also stated that Ibrahim Eoosi Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. , the Mutasarrif of El-Hasa, is
collectinir levies, but for wiiat purpose is yet unknown, and that he has in
structed Jasim-bin-Thani to send reinforcements to Zobarah.
A letter has bpen received by a Banyan Merchant of Indian extraction. from Katif to the effect that it
has been suggested by Mahomed Abdul Wahab to the Mutasarrif of Kl-llasa
that he should prohibit the landing of British subjects there, as they are
suspected of being there for the purpose of spying upon their movements.
It is reported that the Turkish gunboat Zuhaf arrived at Katif on the
21st with the newly-appointed Kaim Makam of that place on board; her future
movements are unknown.
Seeing all the difficulties in the way, I consider that it would be advisable
to telegraph for another man-of-war to be sent up the Gulf for the protection
of Bahrein in case of attack.
As matters stand at present, I deem it necessary that I should remain
handy to Bahrein, and consider that your presence here is highly desirable.
Dat.pcl Balirein, the 23rd July 1895.
From— Captain J. H. Pklly , Commander and Senior Naval Officer,
To—M ahomed Effrndi at Zobarah.
Hearing that you are detaining nine boats belonging to the Shaikh of
Bahrein, who is on friendly terms with the British Government, and Zobarah
being one of the towns belonging to him, also the Albin-Ali being his subjects,
I demand that you will inform me by what authority you are detaining these
Bahrein boats which were sent to Zobarah for the purpose of conveying those of
the Albin-Ali who desire to return to Bahrein and to their allegiance to their
Chief.
No Turkish authority is recognised by the British Government at Zobarah.
Enclosure in letter No. 37 of the 12th July 1395, frrm the Secretary, Political and Secret
Department, 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. .
No. 401, dated Therapia, the 22nd June 1895.
From— S ir P. C urrie,
To—T he E arl of K imberley.
On the receipt of Your Lordshin's despatch No. 206 of the 30th ultimo,
I lost no time in informing the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the rumoured
intention of the Albin-Ali tribe to form a settlement at Zobarah on the Persian
Gulf with the support of the Turkish Mutasarrif of Hasa.
I caused it to be poined out to His Excellency, who appeared to have no
knowledge of the question, that the position of Great Britain with regard
to Bahrein was perfectly well known to the Porte, and referred him to the
Embassy's note verhnle, of which a copy was forwarded to the Foreign Office in
Sir C. Ford's No. 318 of 15th November 1802.
An aide-memoire on the subject was left with His Excellency.
Telegram dated Simla, the 9th August 1895.
From—The Secretary to the Government of India, Marine Department,
To—The Naval Commander-in-Chief.
Another vessel will probably be required for duty in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. in
addition to the Sphinx. The Government of India would be glad if the
IHassy or, if this is inconvenient, some other vessel were held in readiness.
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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)
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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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