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File 1247/1912 Pt 2 'Anglo-Turkish Agreement. Acceptance by Sheikhs of Koweit and Mohammerah.' [‎10r] (15/166)

The record is made up of 82 folios. It was created in 11 Apr 1913-1 Oct 1913. It was written in English. 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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From Viceroy, 9th August 1913.
Foreign Secret. Turkish negotiations. Please see Cox’s letter No. 2,102,
dated 10th July, copy of which has been sent you direct.
Paragraph 7. We agree with Cox as to importance of convincing Sheikh
that the British Commissioner will be in sympathy with him, and doubtless
His Majesty’s Government will bear this point in mind when putting names
forward for selection for the appointment.
It does hot, however, seem possible to accept Sheikh s stipulation that
in questions on which lie and the Commissioner differ action should be
postponed pending a reference to the British Government. He will always
have the support of our British OHicer in reasonable demands and il will
always be open to Sheikh to invite our good offices should such a situation
arise, but such action must, it would appear, be taken independently of
the Commissioner who is an officer in the employment of the 1 urkish
Government.
Paragraph 9. Koweit. We consider that it will be best to make no
further communication to Sheikh on the subject of the succession nor is it
in our opinion desirable, until the Sheikh presses it strongly, to raise
question of recognising Sheikh Jabr during his father’s lifetime. We
propose to inform Cox accordingly. *
As to customs question, Article 8 of Convention, we agree with Cox
that the Sheikh should be informed that it is premature to raise question now
and that in the event of the railway coming to Koweit he can reply upon us
to protect his interests.
Paragraph 11. The terms of Convention as regards admission of
Turkish agent do not, in our opinion, relieve Sheikh of his obligations to
consult us before admitting other foreigners. We propose to instruct Cox
to inform Sheikh that in event of Wonckhaus or other foreigners wishing
to open agencies in Koweit he should refer to British Government before
committing himself.

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The correspondence discusses the Anglo-Turkish Agreement and the negotiations with the Shaikhs of Koweit [Kuwait] and Mohammera [Khorramshahr] in relation to the agreement.

The Turkish boundary with Koweit and the boundary with Persia at Mohammera are discussed in detail and a number of maps showing the proposed boundaries are included with the correspondence.

The principal correspondents are 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 Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. (Percy Zachariah Cox), 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. at Kuwait (Stuart George Knox, William Henry Irvine Shakespear), the Viceroy of India (Charles Hardinge, 1st Baron Hardinge of Penshurst), the Secretary of State for India (Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe), and the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Sir Edward Grey).

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82 folios
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Foliation: The foliation sequence for this description commences at f 3, and terminates at f 85, as part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

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