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small emirates which you see on the coasts of Arabia will not stand before
the hurricane as their existence is contrary to the law of nature” at the end
of his interview with the Editor of the “A1 Sha’ab” is interesting as
showing the Sa’udi view of the Arab States of the Gulf.
I am sending copies of this letter to Metcalfe, Ryan, Dickson, Loch and
Watts.
(5)
{Received on 11th January 1936, with Political Secretary's letter No. 52,
dated 26th December 1935.)
Enclosure in Foreign Office, Covering letter, dated 20th December 1935.
Letter from H. M.’s Charge d’affaires, Jedda, to the Foreign Office,
No. 332 (2826/78/22), dated the 22nd November 1935.
With reference to Sir Archibald Clark Kerr’s despatch No. 589 (363/
9/35) of the 6th November [S. No. (3)], to the Foreign Office, relative to the
training of Yemeni army officers in Iraq, I have the honour to inform you
that the Mecca newspaper “Saut-al-Hejaz” of the 19th November contained
a brief reference to this subject. No mention was made, however, of the
reservation of places in the Military College at Bagdad for cadets from
Saudi Arabia.
2 . I am sending a copy of this despatch to Bagdad and Aden.
( 6 )
{Received on 4th January 1936, with Political Secretary's letter No. 51,
dated 19th December 1935.)
Letter from Mr. Cecil Jackson-Craig, to the Foreign Office, dated
the 24th November 1935.
It is with some trepidation that I dare to address you, but would indeed
esteem it a personal favour, if you would kindly give the following, your
kind consideration.
I desire if possible to secure an appointment in the Near East, either
in Arabia or Egypt, preferably Arabia. I have numerous friends in Arabia
among the nobles of the various tribes, and take rather a keen interest in
the welfare of the Arabian Continent.
Doubtless you will appreciate the fact, that I prefer to secure an
appointment entirely through my own efforts, and would not dream of ap
proaching friends for this purpose. If the Foreign Office can assist me in
this matter, either officially or otherwise, believe me I should indeed be
grateful.
Thanking you in advance for your extreme courtesy, and assuring you
dear Sir, that an answer whether in the negative or affirmative will indeed
be more than appreciated.
Please believe my sincerity, when I state that I am actuated by the belief
that my services would be of value where Arab tribes are concerned for
between these people and myself, there is a bond of friendship.
Enclo. to S. No. (6).
Letter from the Foreign Office, to Mr. Cecil Jackson-Craig, No E -
6916/6916/65, dated the 11th December 1935.
I am directed by the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to acknow
ledge the receipt of your letter of 24th November [S. No. (5)]. enquiring