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'Administration Reports 1920-1924' [159v] (323/412)
The record is made up of 1 volume (202 folios). It was created in 1921-1925. 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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70
ASTtftfAL EEPOfcT 01' THE
Ag a matter of fact, it has always been customary for the Dowasir headmeix
to visit the mainland at that season of the year, for a few months, and they
doubtless had it in mind to return if the scheme failed. As however, otlier
Nakhudas threatened to take the same action, and it was considered by the
-Ruler highly undesirable that the Dowasir should have a footing' both in the Najd
and Bahrain camps, which would enable them, under the protection of the Sultan,
to raid Bahrain, or continue to commit outrages and flee to their fellows on the
mainland, the Resident authorised Shaik Hamad (and assured him of support)
to inform the Dowasir that they must, within a specified time limit, elect either
all to return and submit to Shaik Hamad's rule, or all to depart to the main
land. In the latter case they must expect their possessions in Bahrain to be
confiscated by the Ruler's Government. The remaining Dowasir made serious
efforts to induce Ahmad bin Abdulla and his party to return, but the latter
undoubtedly fearing that he would be brought to book for the murder of the
Alim, about which details were beginning to become known, and having in he
meantime been offered some inducements to settle on the mainland, by Bin Saud,
declined to come back. Before the expiry of the time limit, the remainder accord
ingly left and joined him at Dhamman, on the Hassa coast, about midway between
Bahrain and Qatif.
The Dgwasir have always been the backbone of the resistance of the Sunni
tribes to Shaik Easa's rule, and the most oppressive and tyrannical of the tribes,
both in their dealings* with their ^aharaneh date-garden farmers, and their
divers in the pearling boats. TJie Ruler has never been able to control them,
and has never collected revenue from them. Their departure from Bahrain
has assisted Shaik Hamad to assert his authority more than would ever have
been possible had they remained, engaged in constant intrigue with the Sultan
of Najd.
Trade.-—Th-Q trade of the Islands greatly improved during the year under
review. The pearl market was exceptionally good. Monsieur Ruben visited
Bahrain together with a Monsieur Raebin and bought a considerable stock of
pearls. Mr. Pack, representing Rosenthals also came and bought petrls valued
at between fifty and sixty
lakhs
One lakh is equal to one hundred thousand rupees
of
rupees
Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf.
. Several local merchants visited Paris
during the year, to dispose of their pearls. It is notable that no purchasers for
the British market seem to be forthcoming. The trade seems almost entirely
confined to Jewish firms in Paris.
Imports from all sources for the year amounted to £2,454,571 and Exports
to £860,589. About two-thirds of the imports tre transhipped at Manameh for
the mainland, and do not figure under 4 exports
Shipping.—No foreign ships visited the port of Manameh during the year.
His Majesty's ships paid the following visits—
B. I. M. S. Nearchus .. .. .. Three.
H. M. S. Crocus .. .. . • Four.
H. M. S. Cyclamen .. .. .. Six.
B. I. M. S. Nearchus .. .. , .. Three.
R. I. M. S. Lawrence .. .. • • Five.
Judicial.— hundred and eighteen civil suits and one hundred and
ninety-one criminal cases were disposed of during the year in the Court of His
Majesty's
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.
. The Court was not closed during the hot, season 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.
did not proceed to India on the annual recess. The Court
was closed during the month of Ramadhan.
Since the conduct of affairs was transferred to Shaik Hamad bin Easa, he
has insisted on pearling Nakhudas'bringing their accounts to his court, whence
disputes have been referred to the Chief Qadhi, who has disposed ot them m a
satisfactory manner. The appalling usury which such cases have disclosec
calls urs-ently for remedy. Cases have occurred in which the Nakhuda claimed
as much a^ Rs. 2,000 from the diver, whereas after proper inspection ot the
accounts in the Qadhi's court, it has been found that considerable sum was
actually due to the diver, from the Nakhuda. A typical set ot divmg accounts,
which 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.
had an opportunity to examine (by reason of the tact
th^t the particular Nakhuda happened to be a British subject and could be com:
pelled to produce his accounts in court) disclosed that all the divers were
apparently heavily in debt to the Nakhuda. The debts were of such a natme
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The volume contains the following Reports: 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 1920 (Calcutta: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1921); 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 1921 (Calcutta: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1922); 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 1922 ; Annual 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 1923 ; and Administration Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. for the Year 1924 .
The Reports consist of chapters containing separate administration reports on each of the agencies, consulates, vice-consulates and other administrative areas that made up 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. . In addition, the Report for 1923 commences with a review of the year as a whole 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. . The Reports show some manuscript corrections.
The Reports include information on personnel; foreign representatives; local government; the administration of justice; political developments; notable events; official visits; military and naval matters; shipping and maritime matters; trade and commerce; economic matters; customs administration; pearl fisheries; British interests; oil; roads and communications; postal services; aviation; arms traffic; medical and health matters; water supply; meteorological conditions; slavery; and related matters.
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- 1 volume (202 folios)
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The Reports are bound in chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume. There is a list of contents toward the front of each Report.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at 1 on the front cover and terminates at 204 on the back cover. These numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and can be found 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. The following folios need to be folded out to be read: ff. 89-91.
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- 'Administration Reports 1920-1924'
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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