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File 2182/1913 Pt 8 'Arabia – Policy towards Bin Saud' [279r] (142/602)
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Enclosure No. 1.
Telegram P., No. 1358, dated (and received) the 4th September 1918 (Confidential).
From—Political, Kowcit,
To—Political, Baghdad (repeated Political, Basrah).
Following from Piiilby, Wushaiqir, M.-164, August 18th i—Begins.
• Enclosure No. 6 to Serial No. es. Reference Koweit, 110-C.* of 4th.
Reports received, firstly, that Ibn Jiflan and Ibn Sarhan of Salih and
Sifrnn sections of Ajman recently raided Subai at Hafar al Ats and carried of
six herds of camels, roughly BOO animals. This is boldest venture yet made
as Hafar is across Dahana and only three days from Riyadh.
Secondly, that Sultan ibn Hithlain and one of the Mutalaqqams have
recently raided down to Jubai on Hasa border. This is not fully continued and
details not to hand but seems no reason doubt accuracy of report.
Mutair Chiefs including Al Duwish have been in recently to Ibn Saud to
press for action against Ajman but on my assurance that Government is con
sidering matter he is sending Abdul Rahman ibn Muhammad a trusted official,
to tour districts involved and collect full details of recent raids. He will assure
Mutair and Subai that Ibn Saud is taking up matter with British and will
tiien visit Koweit and Basrah to present bill and endeavour effect settlement.
Ife will have letters from me. This will prevent independent counter raids by
tiibes concerned.
This recrudescence of Ajman trouble simultaneously with Sheriffian pio-
voeation is very unfortunate. Trust every effort will be made to put things
right. Would suggest that at least all Musabilla and provisions be denied
until satisfactorv settlement and that important hostages be taken for future
behaviour. Ibn Saud still clings hopefully to prospect of British intervention
all round in view His Majesty’s Government’s message and fully sees his best
interests be in patience but temper of people very dilferent. I fear occurrence
trouble unless Government justifies Ibn Saud’s patience before his suojects m
striking unmistakable fashion.
Addressed Baghdad; repeated Basrah. Ends.
Enclosure No. 2.
Telegram, No. 1371, dated (and received) the 7th September 1918 (Confidential).
From—Political, Koweit,
To—Political, Baghdad.
Following from Philby, Buraida, M^179, August 29th ‘.—Begins.
Reference my M.-161,t Ibn Saud bad proposed that Abdul Rahman ibn
Muhammad should eventually remain
t Enclosure No. i. permanently at Zubair as his official
representative to keep Basrah and Znbair authorities informed of matters
affecting Ibn Sand’s interests. Personally think proposal should be welcomed
and hope you will take same view. If so trust special effort will be made to
provide accommodation, &c. Ibn Saud has given him most explicit orders
to report nothing but bare truth and think he should prove very useiul.
Addressed Baghdad; repeated Basrah. Ends.
r
Enclosure No. 3.
Telegram, No. 7475, dated the 8th September 1918.
jFrom—Political, Baghdad,
To—Political, Basrah,
' Koweit, 13714 What are your views.
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Part 8 primarily concerns relations between Bin Saud [‘Abd al-‘Azīz bin ‘Abd al-Raḥmān bin Fayṣal Āl Sa‘ūd] and King Hussein of Hedjaz [Ḥusayn bin ‘Alī al-Hāshimī, King of Hejaz]. Included are the following:
- discussion as to which ruler has the stronger claim to Khurma, and whether Bin Saud should be encouraged to begin hostilities against Bin Rashid [Saʿūd bin ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz Āl Rashīd, Emir of Ha'il], as a way of diverting the former's attention from other matters;
- copies of a treaty between the British government and Bin Saud, which was signed on 26 December 1915 and ratified on 18 July 1916;
- debate about whether the British should supply Bin Saud with more arms and ammunition (to make amends for providing him with 1000 cheap Winchester rifles);
- discussion of the possible benefits of arranging a meeting either between King Hussein and Bin Saud or between the former's son and the latter's brother;
- discussion about the possibility of an officer from the Egyptian service succeeding Harry St John Bridger Philby as the British representative to Bin Saud;
- reports of Bin Saud having begun operations against Bin Rashid, and discussion as to how the British should respond;
- speculation on King Hussein's actions in Khurma and the implications for Britain's policy in the region;
- a copy of a memorandum from the Foreign Office's Political Intelligence Department, entitled 'Memorandum on British Commitments to Bin Saud';
- reports of an Ikhwan force advancing towards Mecca, and discussion as to how the British should respond.
This item features the following principal correspondents:
- High Commissioner, Egypt (General Sir Francis Reginald Wingate);
- Secretary to 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. 's Political Department (John Evelyn Shuckburgh);
- Captain Arnold Talbot Wilson [based in Baghdad and acting both as 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. , and as Civil Commissioner, following Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Percy Zachariah Cox's transfer to Persia];
- War Office;
- Foreign Office;
- Viceroy of India [Frederic John Napier Thesiger];
- Secretary of State for India [Edwin Samuel Montagu];
- General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Mesopotamia [William Raine Marshall];
- 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. , Baghdad;
- 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. , Koweit [Kuwait] (Percy Gordon Loch);
- Harry St John Bridger Philby;
- Bin Saud.
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