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File 1508/1905 Pt 1 'Bahrain: situation; disurbances (1904-1905); Sheikh Ali's surrender; Question of Administration Reforms (Customs etc)' [‎82v] (169/531)

The record is made up of 1 volume (260 folios). It was created in Nov 1904-Aug 1914. It was written in English and French. 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—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign Department,
Calcutta,
To— Major P. Z. Cox, C.I.E., Officiating 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. ,
Bushire.
The following telegram from His Majesty’s Secretary of State for India
is repeated to you for guidance with reference to Foreign Department telegram
No. ti64-E.B., dated the loth February 1905, regarding Bahrein
Please refer to your telegram, dated the 21st January 1905, regarding Bahrein.
Subject to • * * to coerce the Sheikh is sufficient. Ends. His
Excellency the Viceroy’s telegram of 21st January was repeated to you on the
same date. In consultation with naval authorities, to whom direct requisition
has issued, please now carry out the proposals therein made as modified by the
orders of the Secretary of State. On 10th February 1905, a draft memoran
dum of demands was despatched to you, but need not be awaited. Our
demands should be prefaced by reference to the long continued support
accorded by the British Government to the rulers of Bahrein and to the pre
sent Sheikh personally, who caused the usurper to be expelled, himself to be
installed and the succession of his son to be recognised. Further, Sheikh
should be reminded of his assurances to follow the advice of the Political Besi-
dent, in breach of which he has failed to redress the violence done to Persians,
the illegal application of Sukhra and “ Kangra ” incident, and to keep under
control Sheik Ali, who is the author or instigator of Persian and Bahnson
outrages.
Addressed to Bushire ; repeated to His Excellency the Naval Commander-
in-Ohief, East Indies.
(To Admiral only.)
Formal requisition from Government of India being sent separately.
Telegram P., dated the 17th (received 18th) February 1905.
From— Major P. Z. Cox, C.I.E., Officiating 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. ,
Bushire,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign Department, Calcutta.
The following telegram has been sent to the Naval Commander-in-
Chief ‘.—Begins. The Government of India still await the sanction of His
Majesty’s Secretary of State for India to the Bahrein demonstration. In the
meantime the services of a ship are urgently required on 1st March by the
Gazetteer party at Maliot, and Your Excellency has deputed H.M.S. Redbreast.
On the other hand, it is important that the Sphinx and the Redbreast as well
as the Fox should be retained here for Bahrein work. If, therefore, Your
Excellency can manage to retain all three for Bahrein demonstration, I pro
pose to send the Lawrence to Mahot instead of the Redbreast^ whose services
will be specially valuable, seeing that the Commander has just completed
surveying Bahrein and has intimated his local knowledge. The health of the
men on board the Redbreast is now (satisfactory. With the concurrence of the
Senior Is aval Officer I am sending the above message. Ends.
Bepeated to Private Secretary to His Excellency the Viceroy’s Camp.
Telegram, dated and received the 19th February 1905.
From—His Excellency Rear-Admiral G. L. Atktnson-Willes, Naval Com-
mander-in-Chief, East Indies,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign Department, Calcutta.
Your 744-E.B. Have given orders to Captain Eustace, Senior Naval
Officer, Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , to carry out Major Cox’s wishes as defined in the orders
transmitted to him by the Government of India. Pleas? in e ^rm Marine.

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The volume contains correspondence relating to disturbances in Bahrain and the consequent discussion over administrative changes. The correspondence is mostly between 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. , the Foreign Office, and the Government of India. Further correspondence, included as enclosures, is from the following:

The disturbances centred around attacks on a German man and several Persians by Shaikh Isa's nephew, Ali bin Ahmed, and his followers in late 1904. The papers within the volume cover several matters related to these attacks:

  • the investigation into the details of the attacks;
  • the discussion over what to do about Ali bin Ahmed and his eventual exile;
  • British naval operations to enforce order;
  • Turkish claims that Shaikh Isa believes himself to be a Turkish subject;
  • the discussion over increased administrative intervention in Bahrain, specifically control of customs.
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1 volume (260 folios)
Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.

The subject 1508 (Bahrain) consists of three volumes, IOR/L/PS/10/81-83. The volumes are divided into five parts, with parts 1 and 2 comprising one volume each, and parts 3, 4, and 5 comprising the third volume.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the inside front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 262; 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. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.

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