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'File 61/14 VII (D 51) Relations between Nejd and Iraq' [‎128r] (272/416)

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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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the main trade ©f Bahrain, which, ezcluding pearls, is in
rice and piece goods* This trade is still very largely in
the hands ef Sindhi Eanniahs, wh© would thus "be the chief
sufferers financially# The ©rder ©f exclusien ©f Hindus
frem Qatif, which appears t© he imperfectly enferced, as
I saw twe Banniahs in qatif during my recent visit, has
favoured the Arab and especially the ^ejdi merchant at
the expense of the Hindus', hut the main portion of the
impert ©f rice and piece goods into Q,atif and Uqair still
passes through their hands• The trade between Bahrain andJ
Juhail seems to be largely in the hands ©f Abdul Aziz
Qusaibi and Comapny, wh© are Bin Saud's agents in Bahrain.
7, The Bahrainis b©th Sunni and Shiah, wh© depend
©n the pearl fisheries for theit livelihood would not be very
badly hit by the blockade, but it might have the effect
©f driving out the Banniahs* These men have n© permanent
stake in the islands» If they saw their trade sulfering
they might move en blec^! to Dubai in the hope of carrying
©n ©peratisns from there, as Shaikh Abdullah will net
admit them t© Qatar. If ©nee established in Dubai, many ©f
them might prefer t© remain there rather than make a
sec©nd m©ve. Their presence might divert t© Dubai a
p©rti©n ©f the trade now coming to Bahrain and thus give
a fillip to a tendency, already discernible, of the
Qatar ports to receive their goods via Dubai instead ©f
by the Bahrain reut© #
i estimate that the bleckade ef the Hasa psrts
w©uld bring an immediate loss ©f Customs revenue ameunt-
-ing t© rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. two lakhs One lakh is equal to one hundred thousand rupees ©ut of an annual income of
rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. ten lakhs One lakh is equal to one hundred thousand rupees accruing te the Bahrain State from this
source. If ©ne effect ©f the blockade were t© be the diversion
of trade, to however small an extent, t© other ports
the injury done to the State would be permanent. This in
itself would antagonise the ruling family, who are
dependent ©n the State revenues for their livelihood.
The large Ski ah population whese interests arc
mainly

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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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