'File 10/1 (Vol III). Oils and Minerals. Bahrain Oil Concession.' [‎118r] (252/462)

f. No;
Major Holnies c&aie to see me at 10.15 hours on the
6 uii. August 1933 by appointment«
2, He has somewhat recovered from his internal upset.
3» After courtesies Major Holmes told me he had felt it
r at lie r keenly that he should have received such an abrupt
letter from the Colonial Office accusing him,of misrepresent
ation etcetera. He realized that no good would come of his
arguing these points with the Shaikh,
4, He had just received a telegram from London indicating
with and through the Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. , He agreed that this was excellent
for the Company, He expressed a desire to pay a purely courtesy
call on the Shaikh etcetera and I informed him that was in order.
6, Major Holmes told me of his dislike for American
oil business methods and how he had been let down by Mr.Lombardi s
over the recent Hasa Concession,
7, He asked whether I could or would tell him whether
His Majesty's Government intended to get a British Oil Company
into Bahrain,
8, I replied that I couldn't tell him anything,but I
pointed out itads His Majesty 's Government 's attitude of neutrality
at Kuwait. This I felt was no admission.
9, Major Holmes on leaving asked if he should put in his
Company's offer, I replied that I was expecting further
instructions on this matter. He said no more and left,
10, The meeting was friendly and Major Holmes (on purpose
or doubt) took pains to remove "suspicion" from my mind.
11, His attack will no doubt develop!
12, Before leaving he presented me with a copy of the
Bahrain Petroleum Company's report of progress which might be
of Interest, A copy for was also presented.
that the Shaikh was open to offers from interested parties and
that he should do nothing outside the Agreement.
5, I informed him that on all oil matters he must work
6-8-1933