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Aiman and 11 camels besides capturing three men .and 20 camels and
recovering their own herds. Enemy was pursued but took refuge with
Awazim whose numbers compelled pursuers to withdraw. Leader s of Ajman
were, (1) Khumais ibn Munaikhir; (2) Id ibn Mutalaqqam; (3) Daman ^
ibn Musaiyid and leader of Aslam was Satam, brother ot Dhin ibn larla.
Chief of Awazim implicated is Ra ul Palma.
Captives reported that earlier in proceedings they had raided Najd cara
van proceeding from Koweit under Ibn Sand’s agent, Abn Rubai, and captured
50 camels, and this is corroborated by other information and means oO camel
loads of goods for enemy.
Ibn Saud had during past months warned Shaikh Koweit, that Ajman
elements were scheming with Ra al Fahama and^ Salim replied pleading
ignorance but undertaking to enquire and stop business. 1 have both his
letters dated Rajab 6th and Shaban 2 Ah, respectively.
Subai ask Ibn Saud what he proposes do about it and Ibn Saud asks me
what we propose to do about it.
That Salim was fully cognisant of movements of gang and omitted taking
steps to prevent it admits of little doubt. That he was privy to their plans
not improbable. That he is responsible for the occurrence is indisputable.
Moreover circumstances of raid constitute break of agreements by Ajman
and Salim.
This and other recent events are causing widespread resentment in Najd
and making things extremely difficult for Ibn Saud and myself. Serious
consequences will ensue if this sort of thing allowed continue indefinitely and
Ibn Saud complains we are not giving him our support. Reg that matter
may receive serious attention without delay.
In this case would propose for consideration—
(1) That Ajman and Aslam including Dhari be refused all Musabilla
until ringleaders and stolen camels be handed over in which case former
should be detained in Jail.
And (2) That Salim be warned that next ^ occurrence of raid by
Ajman or Shammar via Koweit territory or tribes will result in his deposition
or other serious action.
Salim should also be called upon to punish Ra al Fahama to British
satisfaction. Salim has had a lot of rope and cannot expect us to ^ dally with
him indefinitely while we are fast losing confidence of Ibn Saud in our bona
Jides. Ends.
Telegram, No. 1152, dated the 2nd (received 3rd) August 1918 (Confidential).
From—Political, Koweit,
To—Political, Baghdad.
Following from Philby, Riyadh, M.-110, July 18th:— Begins. Reference
correspondence ending with Koweit telegram, 9<-C. of July 7th.
Firstlg, understand—
(1) That all blockade arrangements including issue of passes are can
celled.
(2) That Najd caravans can buy what they like and take it away
without let or hinderance.
(3) That Salim is to be given another run and be trusted to see that
goods do not get into wrong hands.
And (4) That imports are to be regulated on basis of reasonable
requirements of Koweit town and tribes plus actual export to Najd as
reported from time to time by Abdullah Nafisi.