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'File 61/14 VII (D 51) Relations between Nejd and Iraq' [‎48r] (110/416)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (205 folios). It was created in 20 Jul 1928-31 Dec 1928. 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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Jeddah; and he had taken the necessary measures to enable them to forward all
communications to him by the quickest possible route.
23. During the course of my visit I took a suitable occasion to present to the
King an astronomical telescope and a sporting rifle, on behalf of His Majesty's
Government. He was evidently much pleased and interested in these presents and
asked me to convey his warm thanks to His Majesty's Government.
24. At 10-30 a.m . on the 9th August the mission paid an official visit of
farewell to the King. The interview was merely for the purpose of taking my leave.
Ibn Saud was most friendly and cordial, and once more assured me of his sincere
desire for the maintenance of good relations and close co-operation with His
Majesty's Government.
25. At the close of the interview Ibn Saud handed me a personal letter for
delivery to His Majesty the King.
as^ 26. The mission embarked, with the usual ceremony, in H.M.S. " Clematis "
% at 11-30 a.m . on the 9th August and arrived at Port Sudan on the following day,
rill|. sailing for England in the Bibby steamship " Cheshire " on the 12th August and
( ojsj , reaching London on the 21st August, 1928.
27. The Iraq delegation and Mr. E. C. Harvey left Jeddah on the 10th August
by Khedivial mail steamer " Taif " for Suez. I cannot close this report without
recording my thanks to Taufiq Bey Suwaidi for his assistance and cordial
co-operation. It is unfortunate that the Iraq delegation were unable, in the circum
stances, to achieve any definite results, but I feel that their mission was not entirely
fruitless and may pave the way to a greater measure of co-operation and sympathy
between the two Governments in the future.
28. At my last formal meeting with him, the King made a statement
concerning Mr. H. F. Stonehewer-Bird, His Britannic Majesty's agent and consul at
Jeddah, to which I venture to draw your attention (see Annexure l. # Proceedings of
Fourth Meeting). The tribute paid to Mr. Stonehewer-Bird, coming as it does from
a sovereign who is not lavish in his expressions of praise, seems to me to be one on
which Mr. Stonehewer-Bird deserves to be warmly congratulated.
I have, &c.
GILBERT CLAYTON.
* Not printed.
PJ1 11 Jjl I

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The volume consists of letters, telegrams, and reports relating to affairs between the British Mandate of Iraq and the Kingdom of Najd. The majority of the correspondence is between Leo Amery, Secretary of State for the Colonies, Austen Chamberlain, Foreign Secretary (both in London), Henry Dobbs, High Commissioner in Iraq, Lionel Haworth, 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 Bushire, Cyril Barrett, 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. in Bahrain, James More, 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. in Kuwait, Ibn Sa'ud, King of Hejaz-Najd and its Dependencies, John Glubb, Administrative Inspector in Iraq, Gerald De Gaury, Special Service Officer in Kuwait, and the Government of India.

The volume covers the period of unrest after a revolt by the Ikhwan during which there was a perceived threat of attacks against Iraq and Kuwait. The causes of and solutions to the crisis are suggested and debated amongst the different offices and departments of the British Government. Subjects raised are:

  • intelligence of tribal movements and activities, particularly those of the Ikhwan tribes of Mutair, 'Ajman, and 'Utaibah, and the threat and occurrence of cross-border raids, all gathered from reports by John Glubb, as well as local rumour and reports;
  • issues concerning the defence of Kuwait (naval protection, air reconnaissance and bombing, a land force);
  • the friction between civil and military authorities;
  • the second meeting (August 1929) between Gilbert Clayton and Ibn Sa'ud to try and reach an agreement;
  • the thoughts, motivations, and capabilities of Ibn Sa'ud;
  • a second meeting between Ibn Sa'ud and Ikhwan leaders in Riyadh to try and resolve the crisis;
  • the idea of a blockade of Hasa ports to force the Najdi tribes into submission.

Other subjects included are:

  • the sale of arms to Kuwait;
  • Sa'id al-'Aiyash, a Damascus journalist who plans to travel to Riyadh.
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1 volume (205 folios)
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The volume is arranged chronologically.

Physical characteristics

This volume comes in two parts: the first part is a bound volume; the second part is a small file.

Foliation: The sequence starts on the volume's title page and continues through to the inside back cover. It resumes on the front cover of the file and continues through to the inside back cover. The numbering is written in pencil, circled, and positioned in the top right corner of each folio. There are the following anomalies: 1A-1C; 114A; 182A-182D; and 191A. There is a second, incomplete sequence that is also written in pencil in the same place, but is uncircled.

Condition: folio 150 bottom right corner torn away, obscuring some text.

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