'File 19/12 Bahrain, Precis of Zobara Affairs in 1895' [‎100r] (207/230)

With reference to the letter from the Turkish Mudir at Zobarah, protesting
against your proceedings and intimating that the Albin-Ali tribe has 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 Commnnder of R. I. M. S. Lawrence to give you
such assistance with boats, and in the conveyance ol 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 K. I. M. S.
Lawrence.
Telegram, dated the 24th July 1895.
Prom—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 Peidiau Gulf, 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. PeTlv considers another man-of-war advisable in case of attack Bahrein.
Suggests 1 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. 1454-E., dated Simla, the 27th July 1895.
p,. ora —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 of 24th July. You may send iMwrenc? ascertain grounds
for apprehending attack Bahrein and report early. Proceedings approved.
Telegram No. U58-E., dated Simla, the 27th July 1895.
From—His Excellency the Viceroy, Simla,
To—The Secretary of State, Loudon.
Secret Foreign. Tlease see my telegram dated the 14th Julj lv,05iegaid-
ins Zobarah. On the 15th July H. M. S. Sphinx seized nine boats, together
with Salim, an important Albin-Ali, who has become reconciled ^ ith the Bahiein
Chief The Bahrein boats sent for Salim's family were detained by the new
Turkish Mudir at Zobarah. An explanation as to (his has been called for.
The Turkish Corvette r Luhaf arrived at Katif on the 21st July with reliefs.
The Lawrence is being sent to report on the situation Opinion of the
Political Besident 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 diihcult} lies m
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 fearin- attaek Bahrein appears to rae not very serious, though
position not favourable for 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 of