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'File 61/22 I (D 116) Bahra Agreement: meeting of tribunal under the ---, 1930. Also bound with this file is 61/23:- treaty between Nejd & Kuwait' [‎169r] (351/422)

The record is made up of 1 volume (209 folios). It was created in 6 Feb 1920-12 Aug 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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I 61 /lt. KljA
Telegram it. 21.
from Minieter, Jeaaah.
To Lecy. of State for Foreign Ailrt., Lonaon, <^4^.
pepeateci Government of Inula, New Delni, No. 314.
Political Peeiaent, Busnlre, No. 31o.
Pated 29th received 30th December 1930.
Your telegram No. 223.
Having received no repetition from Government of
Incia or Retiuent of oofcervations on my telegram No. 24b, I
have now despatchea my letter to Fuaa, enclosing personal
letter to King conslating mainly of courtesies but reierring
briefly to propoeeo vieit ano expressing hope tnat tie v<ill
receive it.
TiJie element hae oecome so important tnat I nave
thought it inaovisable to wait longer. Coi responcence
received by bag showt that the only remaining oifference
between Besiaent's view ana mine is tnat ne would kixe to ue
free to broach Kuwait queetione, whereas, in my opinion,
initiative of oiscussing any ousiness at all Bhoulo oe lei t
to King. This difference is probably unimportant at King
is most unlikely to keep off Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. questions ii ne con-
-sents to our proposal; and if he mentions any oi then. Bitcoe
can lead nim on to Kuwait ipmsiiMX affairs.
In order to reconcile our views as far as possiule
I have insfertec in letter to Fuaa aefinlte nint tnat we ex-
-pect visit to afforo opportunity for Informal aiscussion oi
matters of common interest. Relevant passage reads as
follows ( Immed 1«>tely sncceecing tel<-Kr»TV
PYAS.
Telegram R. MinlEteri jeaaah.
! r0m Secv of J.tate for F : reign Aifrs.. Lonaon. 2b0.
To be ^ T n ri-»Q New Delhi, No. 31^'
pprx^ated Government of India, isev. -ucxui, ^
P Political Petioent, Bushire. No. 317.
Dated 29th received 30th Decemoer 1930.
"The visit would be essentially one oi coui utb^
although, 11 His Majesty ( V consents ) this woula give Col.
Biscoe an opportunity of discussing in a general way an,
matters of business. would contribute materially to
their eventual settlement.

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The volume contains two separate but related subject files: on the Bahra Tribunal (folios 1-80) and on a proposed treaty between Kuwait and the Kingdom of Nejd and Hejaz (folios 81-198). Both parts consist of correspondence relating to their subjects.

The correspondents in both parts include Francis Humphrys, High Commissioner for Iraq, Harold Dickson, 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. at Kuwait, the British Charge d'Affaires at Jeddah, Hugh Biscoe, 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. at Bushire, the Government of India, the Foreign Office, Colonial Office, and 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. in London, Sheikh Aḥmad, Ruler of Kuwait, Ibn Sa‘ud, King of Najd and Hejaz, and the Government of Iraq.

The first part deals with the following matters:

  • organisation of the tribunal, including suggestions for time, location and who (of the British officers) will preside over proceedings;
  • what claims for compensation will be considered, specifically whether to permit submission for claims from raids prior to November 1927 (date of the Busaiya Raid);
  • the payment of a lump sum of £10,000 to be made by Ibn Sa‘ud to Kuwait and Iraq.
  • the applications to migrate to Syria of rebel Najd subject, Ibn Mashhur.

Folios 77-80 are internal office notes.

The second part deals with the proposals and preparations for a treaty between Kuwait and Najd. It includes suggestions of a meeting between the rulers of the two countries and a discussion about the future of Kuwait as an independent nation. Folios 122-124 contain a copy of the draft agreement.

Folios 195-198 are internal office notes.

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1 volume (209 folios)
Arrangement

The volume is split into two parts, each a subject file itself, and each part is arranged chronologically.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the sequence starts on the first folio and continues through to the last. It is written in pencil in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. Foliation anomalies: 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d; 12, 12a; 132, 132a; 150, 150a; 188, 188a; 193, 193a. There is no folio number ‘1’. There are other intermittent and inconsistent numbering systems which are often crossed out.

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