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'Administration Reports 1925-1930' [‎199r] (402/418)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (205 folios). It was created in 1926-1931. 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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On 16tli February, Bin Said left Jarriya for Ras Tanurah, from where lie
Btibsequently embarked for his meeting with the King of 'Iraq (the Lupin Conference).
While this is not the place to go into exact details of the eventual punishment meted
out to the rebels, the following short summary of what was done may not be out
of place.
(a) From Faisal al^DuWish were taken all his personal camels, including the
famous " Shurruf " or black breed—also all his horses and mares.
(b) From the " Dushan " or chiefly clan were taken only loot taken from
other people which worked out to about two-thirds of their property.
Private property was untouched.
(c) From the rank and file, were taken all riding camels, horses and mares as
well as property looted from others.
{d) Neither Ibn Shiblan nor Ibn Majid, the well-known Mutair leaders, were
required to give up anything as a reward for surrendering volun
tarily, and not through the Royal Air Force.
(e) No rifles were confiscated.
The Aj man's treatment was identical with that meted out to the Mutair.
Thus ended the story of the famous Faisal Al-Duwish, than whom Arabia never
produced greater warrior nor Bin Saud more devoted follower until ingratitude
drove him to rebellion.
VIII.— Relations with Nejd.
(а) The collapse of the Akhwan rebellion, and the final surrender of the rebel
leaders and their tribes may be said to have ushered in a new era of peace and good
will between Nejd and Kuwait, as far as attacks, raids and other frontier incidents
were concerned—only one small and insignificant raid took place, namely on 25th
September 1930 [see paragraph VI (e) of this report] to mar relations, and at the
time of writing there is every reason to suppose that full restitution will be made
by the Nejd authorities.
When it is recalled that for the last nine years, Bin Baud's Akhwan raiders
have carried fire and sword right up to the walls of Kuwait, and have generally
rendered life for the Kuwait tribes intolerable, this unaccustomed state of affairs
have given the deepest satisfaction to all, from Ruler down to meanest peasant.
(б) It is true that during February 1930, first Barjas ibn Othman and then
Mohamed ibn Sultan, two of Bin Saud's lieutenants, acting under orders and ac
companied by a force of mounted men in each case, endeavourd, with that ar
rogance so typical of the Nejdi warrior, to cross the Kuwait border and search for cer-
tam missing rebels and their camels, without obtaining previous permission. Their
activities did not last long, for 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. met them and quetly ordered
them to remove themselves. This action had a good effect, and the two men
immediately changed their tone, 'and so apologetic did their attitude become, that
the Ruler advised 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. allowed them to again enter the state with
a small escort and examine all Kuwait camels. In each case they were accom
panied 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. or a deputy. In this way the search was carried out
in friendly manner, and on correct lines.
In all 129 tents 456 camels and 32 sheep actually belonging to rebel parties
who had escaped the notice of the Royal Air Force were found in Kuwait terri
tory, as well as 53 camels which had been sold by rebles to Kuwait tribesmen.
The former were duly handed over, and full acknowledgment taken, while the
latter were retained pending receipt by the purchasers of the money which they
had paid for them, this was in accordance with the tribal law of" Arafa", which
the Sheikh of Kuwait and 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. insisted should be applied. Bin
Saud's emissaries made a gallant attempt to secure the camels by " bluff ", threat
ening all and sundry with the King's anger and long arm, but the Kuwait authorities
remained adamant. After somewhat lengthy correspondence Bin Saud admitted
the right of the Kuwait tribes to be paid their money, and quite recently brought
the matter to a successful ending by sending the full sum demanded to Kuwait
(c) Following on the terms arranged between the Hon'ble the Political Resi
dent with the King (see paragraph VII), it is hoped that a simple agreement will
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The volume includes 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 1925 (GIPS, 1926); 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 1926 (GIPD, 1927); 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 1927 (GIPD, 1928); 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 1928 (GIPS, 1929); [ 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 1929 ] (GIPS, 1930); 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 1930 (GIPS, 1931); . The volume bears some manuscript corrections.

The Administration Reports contain separate reports, arranged in chapters, on each of the principal Agencies, Consulates, and Vice-Consulates 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. , and provide a wide variety of information, including review 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. ; details of senior British administrative personnel and foreign representatives; local government; military, naval, and air force matters; political developments; trade and economic matters; shipping; aviation; communications; notable events; medical reports; the slave trade; and meteorological details.

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1 volume (205 folios)
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The Reports are bound in chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume.

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Foliation: the foliation system in use commences at 1 on the front cover and continues through to 207 on the back cover. The sequence is written in pencil, enclosed in a circle, and appears 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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