File 395/1908 Pt 2 'Persian Gulf: Katif; Disturbances in 1908' [‎15r] (25/146)

I also submitted proposals to you for arming 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. 1 s launch for use in shoal water against the
piratical dhows of the Bedouins and that T should remain in
telegraphic touch at Basra for the present, proceeding to
Katif later on if necessary*
Your approval of above proposals was received on 14th
instant, telegram No.21.
5*- On the 14th instant I rcjceived further information
in letters from 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. , Bahrein, to me and to
H.M.Consul here indicating that the state of affairs at
Katif was very serious indeed,
6. - The gist of this information was communicated to
you in my telegram No.76 of 14th instant, in which T also
reported the strength of the force T could land if such
action was approved.
It was my intention to rely on the co-operation of the
Turkish reinforcements and to cover the landing from 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. *s steam launch. Neither "Sphinx” or the
Gunboats can approach within several miles of Katif.
Tt is understood that these Bedouin will not face guns
or disciplined troops.
7. - The attitude of the Wali of Basra within whose
jurisdiction Katif is, has been difficult to understand.
He was aware of the state of affairs on the 6th instant, if
not before, and lad been requested by the Kaimakam to send
re-inforcements and the Turkish Gunboat. On that date he
returned my visit and in conversation told me he was going
to send troops and expressed the hope that we should render
assistance which would bo very welcome. He also expressed
thanks for the moral support and assistance already
indirectly given to the Kaimakam by the presence of the
M Lapwing” and the measures taken to check piracy. The Wali
was