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There was considerable excitement in Bahrain during the first few days
of July while exaggerated rumours were coming from the Qatar Peninsula.
His Highness the Ruler of Bahrain asked the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. , Bahrain, for
written permission to allow the Nairn Tribe to come to Bahra.n. Ihis was
granted and a party of Nairn came across to Bahrain in August 1937.
His Highness the Shaikh of Bahrain later decided that in view of the ac
tion of the Ruler of Qatar against the Naim Tribe, whom he considered as
his subjects, he was not disposed to continue the transit due privilege which
he had previously extended to the Shaikh of Qatar. As a residt cargo in
transit for Qatar is now required to pay the usual duty of 5 per cent, as
against the previous concessional rate of 2 per cent. His Highness also prohi
bited the entry of Qatar subjects into Bahrain.
25. Slavery. —Forty-five slaves were manumitted by order of the Hon
ourable 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. during the year as compared
with twenty-four during the year 1936.
26. Climate. —The summer of 1937 was very hot and conditions were
aggravated by the intense humidity which averaged 85 per cent, during the
months of July, August and September.
The winter was mild with very little rain.
H. WEIGHTMAN,
Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. , Bahrain.