'File A/15 Jurisdiction over Hasawis' [‎1ar] (3/40)

No. 1684*, dated Bushirey the 2nd June 1914.
From—Major S. G. Knox, C.I.E., Offg. 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 the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ,
To—The Foreign Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and
Political Department.
With reference to the instructions conveyed in your telegram No. 248-S.*,
dated 21st April, on the subject of jurisdiction over Hasawis, domiciled or
resident in Bahrain, I have the honour to report that I duly communicated
those instructions to Shaikh Isa of Bahrain and, at his request, addressed
him in writing on the subject.
2. A copy of the written communication made to the Shaikh is enclosed
for the information of the Government of India.
No. 266, dated Bnshire, the 28th May 1914.
From—Major S. G. Knox, C.I.E., 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 the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ,
To— Shaikh 'Isa bin 'Ali Al-i-Khalifeh, Ruler of Bahrain.
After complements.
At the friendly and pleasant interview of the 21st May 1914, when you
were so good as to visit me on board R. I. M. S. “ Lawrence,” I mentioned
the matter of Hasawis and who was to hold jurisdiction over them, and I
informed you that the letter which the ’Amir had sent to you had been
referred, as you already know, to Government, -who had the whole question,
a very complicated one, under consideration.
A case which occurred the other day when some Hasawis were punished
* by: you was referred to me by Major Trevor, as he w as not anxious to make
any declaration in a matter •which was under reference to Government. When
the case came before me, I also considered that the directions of Government
should be obtained. Temporary directions have now been received and are
contained in Major Trevor’s letter to you, No. 525, dated 11th May 1914.
As, however, you have asked me for those directions in writing, I repeat to
you what I told you at the interview I have referred to above, and remind
you that they are only temporary ^and that the final orders of Government
on the subject will he sent later and will of course be communicated to you.
The temporary orders received are as follows :—In the past, Najdis, Hasawis,
Qatifis and others have been treated, when in Bahrain, as under the protec
tion of the High Government and 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. , Bahrain, has exercised
jurisdiction over them. Pending the receipt of further instructions from the
High Government, such persons are to continue to he treated in the future
as in the past and cases in which they are concerned are to bo dealt with by
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. , Bahrain, while the matter is still under consideration.
(Usual ending.)