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'File 19/12 Bahrain, Precis of Zobara Affairs in 1895' [‎94r] (195/230)

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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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No. 52, dated Bushire, the 24th May 1895.
From— C olonel F. A. W 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. ,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India, Foreign Department.
In continuation of previous correspondence, I have the honour to forward,
for the information of Government, translation of a letter of the 21st instant,
from the Chief of Bahrein, giving the recent movements of the Mutasarrif of
El-Hasa in connection with the intrigues to establish a settlement at Zoharah.
2. From the reports of the 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. Agent at Bahrein it appears that by
direction of the Mutasarrif a memorial had been prepared by Sheikh Sultan-bin-
Salamah and signed by his principal tribesmen, appealing for Turkish support
and protection, and that a caravanserai A roadside inn providing accommodation for caravans (groups of travellers). and. houses for Sheikhs Jasim, Sultan
and others are being built.
The Mutasarrif left Bahrein by the mail steamer bringing these reports,
taking with him Mohamed Abdul Wahab on the part of Sheikh Jasim and the
petition referred to for presentation to superior authority.
3. There can no longer be any doubt that the intrigue, having for its object
the establishment of a position which the Bahrein Chief regards—and as I con
sider, with justice—a grave menace to his security and an unjust encroachment
on his ancestral territories, is actively fostered by the local Turkish authority.
It is evident'also that Sheikh Saltan's profession of submission as previous
ly reported, and his plea for merely a delay in the enforcement of his departure
from Zobarah, were insincere.
Dated the 25th Dilkada 1312-(21st May 1895).
From— S heikh E sa-bin- A li , Chief of Bahrein,
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. .
I beg to state that I reported to you in detail the case of the people of
Zobarah, and have kept your Agent in Bahrein fully informed regarding the
progress of events with a view to your being in possession of the news.
As regards the Mutasarrif and his doings and plans I have been somewhat
apprehensive, as he is the reverse of his predecessors. When he arrived at
Bahrein the first time, he went to Zobarah and gave assurances of safety to the
people of the place. He then went to Ojair and summoned Nasir-bin-Mu-
barak and his Beni-IIajir followers, and had a consultation with them. He again
returned to Bahrein (Agarria) and after two days' stay went to Katif. He has
again come to Bahrein, but 1 have not learnt what his object is. I have no mind
to talk to him, and I observe an attitude of indillerence towards him in order to
secure your approval.
I hope that you will bear this case (the movements of the Mutasarrif) in
mind, and also the previous case (about Zobarah). My trust is in God and then
in the greatness of your power.
Telegram dated London, the 8tb June 1S95.
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From—The Secretary of State, London,
To—The Viceroy, Simla.
Foreign—Secret. Your telegrams of 15th and 21st of May. Zobarah. Her
Majesty's Government concur in the proposed instructions to Kesident, but
consider that, before definite action is taken, due warning should be conveyed to
Porte. Her Majesty's Ambassador, Constantinople, has been instructed accord
ingly.

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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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