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'File 10/3 VI Qatar Oil Concession' [88r] (187/481)
The record is made up of 1 volume (234 folios). It was created in 25 Jul 1934-14 Jan 1935. It was written in English and Arabic. 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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51
APPENDIX A.
P. 4569/16.
Translation of Treaty between Ibn Saud and the Turks, dated 4th Rajab 1332 =
15th May 1914.
(Original found among Turkish Records at Basrah.)
Wali of the Vilayet of Basrah. Suleiman Shafik bin Ali Kumali.
Article 1. This Treaty is signed and executed between the Wali and
Commandant of Basrah, Suleiman Shafik
Pasha
An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders.
, who is specially empowered
by Imperial Iradeh, and His Excellency Abdul Aziz
Pasha
An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders.
Al-Saood Wali and
Commandant of Najd : This Treaty is relied on by the Imperial Government
and consists of 12 articles, explaining secret matters mentioned in the Imperial
Firman
A Persian word meaning a royal order or decree issued by a sovereign, used notably in the Ottoman Empire (sometimes written ‘phirmaund’).
dated with reference to the Vilayet of Nejd.
The text of this Treaty shall be secret, and relied upon.
Article 2-. The Vilayet of Nejd is to remain in charge of Abdul Aziz
Pasha
An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders.
Al-Saood so long as he is alive, according to the Imperial
Firman
A Persian word meaning a royal order or decree issued by a sovereign, used notably in the Ottoman Empire (sometimes written ‘phirmaund’).
.
After him it will go to his sons and grandsons by Imperial
Firman
A Persian word meaning a royal order or decree issued by a sovereign, used notably in the Ottoman Empire (sometimes written ‘phirmaund’).
, provided
that he shall be loyal to the Imperial Government and to his forefathers, the
previous Valis.
Article 3. A Technical Military Official shall be appointed by the said Wali
and Commandant {i.e., Bin Saud) to live wherever he wishes; if he sees fit and
necessary, he may introduce Turkish Officers for the fundamental technical
training of Local Troops, and their number shall depend upon the choice and
wishes of the said Wali and Commandant {i.e., Ibn Saud).
Article 4. A number of soldiers and gendarmerie, as deemed fit by the Wali
and Commandant aforesaid, shall be stationed at seaports such as Katif, and
Ojair, &c.
Article 5. All the business of the Customs, Taxes, Ports and Lighthouses
shall be exercised subject to the international rights of Governments, and shall
be conducted according to the principles of the Turkish Government under the
direction of the said Wali and Commandant.
Article 6. Till the sources of the revenues reach a degree sufficient to meet
the requirements of the Vilayet and the local expenditure and military disposi
tions according to the present circumstances and normal conditions of Nejd, the
deficiency in the budget shall be met from the Customs, Posts, Telegraphs and
Ports revenue; and if there is a surplus, it should be sent to the Porte with a
report.
If the local revenue is sufficient to meet all expenses, the income of the Posts,
Telegraphs and Customs shall be remitted to their respective Departments. Also
as regards local incomes other than those mentioned above, if there is any surplus,
10 per cent, of it shall be sent to the Government Treasury.
Article 7. The Turkish flag shall be hoisted on all Government buildings
and places of importance on the sea and on the land, and also on boats belonging
to the Vilayet of Nejd.
Article 8. Correspondence shall be conducted with the Marine Department
the regular supply of arms and ammunition.
Article 9. The said Wali and Commandant is not allowed to interfere with,
or correspond about, foreign affairs and international treaties, or to grant
concessions to foreigners.
Article 10. All the correspondence of the Wali and Commandant shall be
direct with the Imperial Ministries of Interior and Marine, without
intermediary.
Article 11. Post Offices shall be established in the Vilayet of Nejd, in order
0 facilitate communication; and arrangements shall be made to despatch posts
o the necessary places in a fitting manner. Turkish stamps shall be affixed to
a| l letters and packages.
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- Content
The volume mainly contains correspondence, telegrams and memoranda exchanged between the 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. and the 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. and with the Foreign Office, the Secretary of State for India, the Sheikh of Qatar and the Anglo-Persian Oil Company (APOC) on the boundaries of Qatar and the Qatar Oil Concession.
The volume includes:
- correspondence between APOC and 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. on the Qatar Oil Concession, mentioning the opportunity to build a refinery in Qatar;
- information about Bahrain [Buraini)] and its surroundings, with list of tribes which paid Zakah to Ibn Saud in 1922 and the Amir of Hasa in 1926, which includes number of men, camels and sheep for each tribe (ff. 45-56);
- 'Historical Memorandum of the relations of the Wahabi Amirs and Ibn Saud with Eastern Arabia and the British Government, 1800-1934' , published by 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. on 26 September 1934, containing a printed map 'APPENDIX C. MAP SHOWING THE EXTENT OF WAHABI AND OF MUSCAT POWER, 1865 ' (ff. 61-91A);
- draft of Qatar Oil Agreement attached to 14 January 1935 letter from A.P.O.C. to 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. .
There is an index at the end of the volume (folios 216-228).
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (234 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers in the volume are arranged chronologically. There is an index at the end of the volume, (folios 216-228). The index is arranged chronologically and refers to documents within the volume; it gives brief description of the correspondence with a reference number, which refers back to that correspondence in the volume.
- Physical characteristics
The foliation is in pencil on the top right corner, encircled. The numbering starts on the first page of writing, then 90, 91A, 91B, 92; and then carries on until 233, which is the last number given on the back cover. There is a second foliation, in pencil on the top right corner, starting on folio 27 (numbered 17); and ending on folio 214 (numbered 201).
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