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'Administration Report of the Persian Gulf Political Residency for the Years 1911-1914' [234v] (473/488)
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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60
PERSIAN GULF
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
ADMINISTRATION REPORT
As already intimated the pearl season has not done much for the
community, although the second visit to the hanks met with some success.
It was evident by August, when War
Pearl Fishery. broke out, that sales would he difficult
if not impossible at present, and a small portion only of the results of
the fishery of 1913 have as yet been disposed of. Present conditions are
hard on those who are forced to sell at what price they can get. Advances this
year were made at E70 and E30-50 to each diver and puller respectively
at the first visit to the banks in June and were as low as E15 and E10 at the
second visit in September.
The absence of serious crime under the Shaikh's administration continues
to be a striking feature. Occasional robberies have taken place in the town
during the year, which have invariably
Law and Crime. been discovered and the culprits severely
dealt with.
The health of the Kuwait community has been very good during 1914, no
epidemic having occurred. Quarantine arrangements were carried out with
out a hitch, passengers being detained
Public Health. | n j^ats as hitherto, which arrangement
is sufficient so long as the periods of detention are limited to a day or two.
In April one of these boats unfortunately capsized in a sudden squall, with
the result that eight lives were lost.
The
Agency
An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent.
Dispensary was open throughout the year and 8,436 patients
were treated.
The plot granted by His Excellency the Shaikh for a Christian cemetery
has been enclosed, with gate, etc. during
Christian Cemetery. ,, jo n
J the year.
The rate of exchange of Maria Theresa dollars from January to July
was E149 to E142 per cent. Prom August it declined rapidly reaching
R125 at the end of the year. Turkish
Exchailge ' ^ Liras fell froin R13-13-0 to E13-10-0
during the autumn, while English Sovereigns maintained their rate and are
even bought occassionally at a small premium.
The relations between Sir Mubarak bin Sub ah and his
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.
have been most cordial throughout u the year. He has accepted the advice of
_ ^ „ u .. His Majesty's Government in every
• Shaikh s Personal Relations. . , • -i • i 1 i no S
instance m which it has been offered, and
has done everything in his power to shew appreciation of their friendship
and support. In the difficult circumstances resulting from the outbreak
of War with Germany, and later with Turkey, his unfailing loyalty has been
of the greatest assistance, not only in his own territories but also in connection
with the powerful tribes outside who look up to "him as patron. Sir Mubarak
has renounced all connection with the Porte and has been denounced by
Turkish officials as a traitor. The K.O.S.I. was conferred upon him on the
occasion of His Majesty's birthday.
His Excellency's relations with Sir Khazal Khan of Mohammerah are as
cordial as ever, but owing to the War they have not exchanged so many visits
as usual during the year under review.
The medical work carried on by the American Mission is greatly
appreciated by the Shaikh, and his people are availing themselves
/2^ ^ -"Aiabiwa Mission. of its advantages more and more as
^ progresses. In February the Shaikh
jJrepented to the Mission free of charge a piece of ground in addition to that
which they had previously purchased from him; and the new hospital having
been built during the year was opened recently at a special visit paid by His
Excellency for the purpose.
Early in the year reports were received by 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.
suggest
ing the complicity of certain Kuwaitis in the sale of arms at Zubair, etc.;
Arms Traffic. charges were not proved, and
it is certain that this trade has no longer
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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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- 'Administration Report of the Persian Gulf Political Residency for the Years 1911-1914'
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:240v, back-i
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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