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No. 112, dated Bahrein, the 31st March 1905.
F rom Captain F. B. Prideaux, Assistant 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. , Bahrein,
To—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. .
In continuation of letter No. 104 of^ to-day’s date and with reference
to the statements made by Sheikh Ali bin Ahmed, in his petitions of the
17th Muharam 133 3 to the address of the Chief of Bahrein and myself, to the effect
that M on returning from his three weeks’ expedition to Katar he did not know that
he was considered to beany longer at fault, I have the honour to forward herewith,
for your information, a copy of the letter No. 7, dated the 13th January 1905,
which I addressed to the Chief.
2. In addition to the warning thus given, I spoke verbally to Sheikh Ali’s
brother-in-law, Sheikh Abdullah bin Isa, on the same subject on the 28th January
1905, asking him whether Sheikh Ali had made his preparations for departure
as he undoubtedly would be obliged to go for a considerable period.
From— CAPTAIN F. B. Prideaux, Assistant 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. , Bahrein,
To— Sheikh Isa bin Ali, Al Khalifa, Chief of Bahrein.
AJter compliments .—I have the honour to inform you that I have received a
letter from Major Cox, 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. , on the subject
of the assault committed by Sheikh Ali’s servants upon Mr. Bahnson.
2. Major Cox desires me to inform you that the Governmment of India
have approved the fine of Rs. 1,000 which is to be given to Mr. Bahnson as
compensation, and the flogging of the four servants of Sheikh Ali which was
• j 1 Derpmhpr fith. TOO*.
3. If the orders of Government had been received before Sheikh Ali return
ed to Manama, his coming would have been forbidden for a longer period. Now,
however the question of how long he is to remain away from Bahrein will be
settled when the Resident comes here to communicate to you the decision of the
Government of India on the other more serious case.
From— Captain F. B. Prideaux, Assistant 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. , Bahrein,
To—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. .
With reference to the correspondence ending with my letter No. 112, dated
the 31st March 1905, I have the honour to forward copies (English and Arabic)
of recent correspondence* which has passed between the Chief of Bahrein and
No. 7, dated Bahrein, the 13th January 1905.
No. 121, dated Bahrein, the 14th April 1905.
f Letter No. 97, dated 30th March 1905, from
Assistant 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. , Bahrein, to Chief of
Bahrein.
Letter, dated 12th April 1905, from Chief of Bah
rein, to Assistant 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. , Bahrein
Letter, dated 30th March 1905, from Chief of
Bahrein to Assistant 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. , Bahrein.
• Letter No. ISO, dated 4th April 1505, from
Assistant Political /*gent, to Chief of Bahrein.
myself on the subject of Sheikh Ali bin
Ahmed and his actions from the time
of Ms flight to Katar. I also enclose
copies of the earlier lettersf to which
reference was made in the 4th and 5th para
graphs of my letter No. 104, dated the 31st
March 1905.
, 2, l. th ! n k ^ is evident that Sheikh
Isa is still in sympathy with his nephew
even amonst the Persians here.