'15/7 HAWAR ISLANDS' [‎6r] (16/540)

Translation of a letter dated 10th Habi el awal 1357 (10th
iviay 193d) trom Sheikh Abdullah bin Qasim al ihani, C.I.E.j Huler
of Qatar, to Mr* H. Weightman, I.C.S., 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.
A.C •
I have the honour to refer to the firm friendship, good end
strong relations and the treaties which exist between me and
H.B.M l s Government upon which I rely, after a 0 d, in all my
affairs. In view of this I submitted my protests and complaints
to the -tonHole 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. in the Persian tilf and to t
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, in connection with thi irregular
action taken by Bahrain against Qatar, without any real justifica
tion, and their unusual attitude towards 4/hen I took certain
steps concerning- the affairs of my own town and within my
territory. I made a fill representation of what had happened and ^
asked on what ground they have taken such actions which injured
the feelings, broke the ties of friendship and disturbed the
good neighbourly relations which existed between both parties.
How I see that they have done a new tiling which may create
further difficulties. I deem it necessary, therefore, to inform
you that these matters may lead to affairs which would be
advisable to avoid.
Perhaps you will remember what I told you, in the course of
convex sat-ion, airing your last visit wo Bo hah about haw ar • I said
that Ha war is, by its natural position, a part of Qatar, and it
is not hidden to anyone who is acquainted with geographical and
natural conoition ano has seen the natural position of Hawar that
it is, beyond doubt, a part of Qatar though It is a small Island
separated by a shallow channel of water. But by its present
position It is attached to Qatar, formed by It and belongs to it.
I was astonished when in the last two days I heard that the
Bahrain Government are making interferences at iiawar. I was
surprised to see that the Bahrain Government, without any justific
tion, have ventured to carry out affairs which may lead to
difficulties and bad consequences. I consider that it Is not
right to Keep quiet about their action which Is/transgressic