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'Administration Report of the Persian Gulf Political Residency for the Years 1911-1914' [137r] (278/488)
The record is made up of 1 volume (241 folios). It was created in 1912-1915. 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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FOR THE YEAR 1913. 7
The history of Bahrain during the past year contains little of interest, and
Bahrain. extent Bahrain may be considered
'' fortunate". The usual troubles c mnect-
ed with the landing of merchandise prevailed, but some headway against the
natural defects of the port, enhanced by the curious attitude of the Ruler and
his Arab subjects towards reform, has been made and we may be on the eve
of better things.
Shaikh Isa, it is satisfactory to note, is younger than ever and appears to
thrive on the protests of modern haste and civilisation.
The mainland, on the contrary, cannot complain of being dull and in
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
politics perhaps the most important event of the year and one
which may be expected to have far-reaching effects, has been the occupation of
A1 Hasa, in early May, by the Amir Abdul Aziz bin Saud. Little resistance
was offered by the small Turkish garrison or local Ottoman authorities, who all
left Bahrain eventually on the 1st June.
It is too early jet to prophesy what the eventual outcome of this bold
move of the Amir may be, but it is hard to see how the Porte will be able to
recover the territory thus rudely torn from its authority and one may at least
be permitted to hope that this comparatively fruitful province, rich in possibili
ties, will not, in the future, remain so entirely closed to all foreign enterprise,
and commerce, as it has been during the last fifty years of its history under
Turkish domination.
An interesting interview between the Amir and the Political Agents,
Bahrain and Kuwait, representing the Resident, took place in December, as
the outcome of the appearance of Bin Saud as a ruler on the shores of the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
. His friendly demeanour and anxiety to meet British sugges
tions produced a most favourable impression.
The death of Shaikh Jasim bin Muhammad ath Thani of Katar, in July,
and the peaceful succession of his second son Abdullah receive notice in Major
Trevor's report.
His Majesty's Government have decided that it is inexpedient to promul-
The Bahrain
Order in Council
A regulation issued by the sovereign of the United Kingdom on the advice of the Privy Council.
. ^ ^ 1 enf ° rCe Bahrain Order in
Council locally, till such time as the
Anglo-Turkish Convention of July 29th has been ratified and passed out of the
minds of the general public.
The same hopeful tone of steady progress that has been noticed in previous
Kuwai |. years pervades the Kuwait report again
this year and shows the benefit of the rule
of one strong man in these Arab principalities if he can only be found.
The serious illness of Shaikh Mubarak in the early part of the year was a
grave anxiety. The well-known longevity of Arab Shaikhs in the Persian
Gulf encourages one to hope that such a public calamity as the death of this
farsighted and politic ruler may yet for many years be deferred.
His life's work, however, may be said to be crowned by the signature of
the Anglo-Turkish Convention which, as 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.
well remarks,
regularises the status of Kuwait.
The usual proofs of Shaikh Mubarak's enl'ghtened policy were forthcom
ing this year in his reception of the Commission of Oil experts headed by Rear
Admiral Sir Edmund Slade, K.C.I E., K C.V.O.
It is satisfactory to relate that the friendship between the I: wo riverain
Arab Shaikhs on the Shatt-el-Arab continues as firm as ever.
In November of 1912, Shaikh Sir Mubarak-rs-Subah asked the help of
^ o Government in a scheme for the provision
nwait ater upp y. 0 £ a SU ppiy of sweet water to Kuwait, a
matter of urgent local importance. Two alternatives presented themselves :—
(1) The establishment of a condenser.
(2) An attempt to tap some artesian source of supply.
In April of the present year, a report on the lat'er project was submitted
by Mr. Pascoe of the Geological Survey of India, who was strongly in favour
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The volume contains Administration Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Political 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. for the Year 1911 (Calcutta: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1912); Administration Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Political 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. for the Year 1912 (Delhi: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1913); Administration Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Political 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. for the Year 1913 (Delhi: Superintendent Government Printing India, 1914); Administration Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Political 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. for the Year 1914 (Delhi: Superintendent Government Printing India, 1915).
The Reports contain reviews by 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. , and chapters on each of the consulates, agencies, and other administrative districts that made up the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. 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. . The Reports contain information on political developments, territorial divisions, local administration, principal places and tribes, British personnel and appointments, trade and commerce, naval and marine matters, communications, transport, judicial matters, pearl fisheries, the slave trade, arms and ammunition traffic, medical matters and public health, oil, notable visitors and events, meteorological data, and related topics.
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- 1 volume (241 folios)
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There is a list of contents toward the front of each Report.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at 2 on the first folio after the front cover, and terminates at 242 on the back cover. These numbers are written in pencil and enclosed in a circle, and appear in the top right hand corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. page of each folio.
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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