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'File 19/12 Bahrain, Precis of Zobara Affairs in 1895' [‎104r] (215/230)

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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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Jasim collecting a large number of boats. Commander considers another man-
of-war urgently required ; suggests small force troops. Gaskin urges strongly
that island in an unprotected state ; south unsurveyed. Commander enquires
if he should fire, meeting fleet apparently hostile under Turkish colours within
or without three miles' radius. Another piracy on Bahrein boat by former
offender. Jasim's congnizance strongly suspectod. This filibuster could vir
tually wage war in this manner. Menacing situation produced by Turks becom
ing an element of danger. I will endeavour to arrange for coaling Sphinx
by native boats. I beg to urge stronger action. Mail leaves to-morrow.
Telegram dated the 17th August 1895.
From—The Naval Commander-in-Chief,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India, Marine Department.
Your telegram 755. JPigeon ordered Bahrein.
No. 762, dated Simla, the 17th August 1895.
Endorsed by the Military (Marine) Department.
Copy of the above forwarded to the Foreign Department in continua
tion of Marine Department No. 755, dated the 16th August 1895.
Telegram dated the 17th August 1895.
From—The Secretary to the Government of India, Marine Department,
To—The Director of the Royal Indian Marine.
"What would be the least time to convey a wing or regiment of Native
Infantry from Bombay to Bahrein, and what arrangement would you propose
for their transport ?
No. 764, dated Simla, the 17th August 1895.
Endorsed by the Military (Marine) Department.
Copy of the above forwarded to the Foreign Department with reference
to its No. 1577-E., dated the 17th August 1895, and in continuation of Marine
Department No. 762 of 17th August 1895.
Telegram, No, 158-1-E., dated Simla, the 18th August 1895.
From—His Excellency the Viceroy, Simla,
To—The Secretary of State, London.
Secret —Foreign. 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. telegraphs,
August 16th. Begins —Apprehension of attack Bahrein increased. Mutasarrif
collected forces Katif ostensibly against Nejd, but believed in connection with
Katr, Bahrein. Jasim collecting a large number of boats. Commander considers
another man-of-war urgently required; suggests small force troops. Gaskin
urges strongly that island in an unprotected state ; south unsurveyed. Com
mander enquires if he should fire, meeting fleet apparently hostile under
Turkish colours within or without three miles* radius. Another piracy on
Bahrein boat by former offender. Jasim's cognizance strongly suspected.
This filibuster could virtually wage war in this manner. Menacing situation
produced by Turks becoming an element of danger. I will endeavour to
arrange for coaling Sphinx by native boats. I beg to urge stronger action.
Mail leaves to-morrow.— Ends. I propose to say : Begins —Demonstration
against Bahrein may be resisted by fire, if Commander first satisfied himself
that fleet advancing is hostile; if under Turkish colours, explanation must
be demanded, and if not satisfactory, warning given that advance within 3 miles'
limit will be resisted by force.— Ends. If you approve, please telegraph reply.

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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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