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'File 61/11 IX (D 159) Nejd-Hejaz Miscellaneous' [59r] (128/391)
The record is made up of 1 volume (192 folios). It was created in 4 Apr 1939-16 Jan 1942. 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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of the Hejaz. The Hejazis are a scurvy lot, who will judge any ruler by the
amount of money he lets them make out of the pilgrimage; and as Ibn Saud
takes most of the profits of the pilgrimage himself he is bound to be unpopular
in the Hejaz.
7. Sheikh Yusuf Yasin referred one day to Hashimite intrigues from Iraq
in the days of King Faisal. Faisal, he said, was an intriguer beside whom
Abdullah was a child. Abdullah left written evidence against himself all over
the place; Faisal never committed himself in writing, but he never ceased to
intrigue against Ibn Saud, and the King knew all about it and had never forgotten
it. The King has frequently mentioned to me his suspicions of Iraq, though
never the alleged intrigues of the late King Faisal. His suspicions attach to
living Iraqis, especially Nuri Said, and what with the attitude of Iraq towards
Koweit a few months ago, and to Nuri's conduct at various occasions in the
matter of Palestine, these suspicions are not unreasonable. On the other hand,
it is difficult to believe that there is any foundation for the suspicions of the
Iraq Government referred to in the fourth paragraph of Foreign Office telegram
No. 138 of 6th October, that Ibn Saud has designs against the Iraq dynasty,
unless his recent counter-propaganda about the throne of Syria affords ground
for such suspicion. It is believed that Ibn Saud enjoys among the tribal elements
of Iraq a personal reputation which the Bagdadi politician or official cannot
hope to equal, and that doubtless tends to awaken jealousy, and from jealousy
to suspicion is a short step. But according to the telegram from the High Com
missioner at Jerusalem, No. 373, of the 21st October, even the Amir Abdullah
is now convinced from the reports received from Bedouin visitors to
Transjordan
Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan
that Ibn Saud has no hostile intentions against him. If that is a genuine con
viction there is some hope for better relations with Trans jordan, if only what
the High Commissioner calls the Amir's almost childish indiscretions can be
kept in check, and that may perhaps improve the relations between Saudi Arabia
and Iraq.
8. I am forwarding copies of this despatch to his Excellency the High
Commissioner for Palestine, His IVEajesty s Ambassadors at Cano and Bagdad,
and to His Majestv's Consul-General at Beirut.
I have, &c.
R. W. BULLARD.
Statement made to Ibn Saud at Riyadh by His Majesty's Minister on
October 13, 1939.
HIS Majestv's Government have learned with regret that propaganda
directed against His Majesty still continues, e.g., the circulars posted from Bludan
! to persons in the Hejaz. They note that this was mentioned to . le icnc
Minister at Jedda and trust that such activities will cease. kiiui tt-
As to the letter alleged to have been written by the Amir Abdullah, is
Majesty's Government await a report from the High Commissionei. e\ agree
1 that, if the letter is genuine, it was unwise and discourteous. -n r t
His Majesty's Government view with great concern the growing ill-teelmg
i between His Majesty and the Hashimite family. On this subject they wish to
y
Enclosure.
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The volume consists of letters, telegrams, and reports relating to the affairs of Saudi Arabia. Most of the correspondence is between the British Legation in Jeddah, the 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 Bushire, the Foreign Office in London, the Political Agencies in Kuwait and Bahrain, the 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, and the Government of India.
The volume covers the build up to and outbreak of the Second World War and thus much of the correspondence focuses on this subject. Topics include:
- the activities of the Germans, Italians, and Japanese in the region;
- Ibn Sa'ud's allegiance to Britain and the Allies;
- Ibn Sa'ud's anxiety about Hashemite dominance in Syria and potential attack from hostile Arab nations;
- anti-Allied sentiment in the region;
- the financial and political contribution of the United States of America.
Other subjects covered by the volume are:
- the maintenance of law and order in the Kingdom;
- the presence of community feeling and national identity;
- Captain De Gaury's journeys in Saudi Arabia, including a report on agricultural development at Kharj, and the objection to his proposed tour of all of Arabia;
- Amir Sa'ud's trip to India for medical treatment;
- the anti-British activities of St John Philby and his subsequent arrest in India.
At the back of the volume (folios 177-186) are internal office notes.
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (192 folios)
- Arrangement
The volume is arranged chronologically.
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Foliation: The sequence starts on the first folio and continues through to the inside back cover. The numbering is written in pencil, circled, and located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. of each folio. The first three folios are marked 1A, 1B, and 1C respectively, then the sequence continues from 2 as normal. There is one other foliation system, written in pencil and inconsistent.
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