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File 2182/1913 Pt 8 'Arabia – Policy towards Bin Saud' [336v] (257/602)
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fulfilling his promise to undertake hostilities at once and on his
setting out from Riyadh within 10 days from to-day. This ou
his part he undertakes to do.
I have added that if Government unwilling or unable to endorse my
euarantees or act on them shall not expect him to fulfil his part of the
baro-ain. Matter now is at critical stage and everything depends on Govern-
ment’s decision to this and previous telegrams. Trust my guarantees will he
favourably considered and formally endorsed without delay. Also that screw
may be put upon Dhari and Ajman.
‘ As regards money in view of Turks’ generous treatment of Ibn Rashid
and possibility of increased activity by him, request question of placing liberal
funds at my disposal be considered if really vigorous campaign be desired.
We are making more detailed proposals in this respect. As you already
have my considered opinions. Ends.
My comment follows.
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Telegram P^No. 6491, dated the 7th (received 9tb) August 1918.
From—His Britannic Majesty's
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,
ip 0 rphe Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla (repeated to the Secretary of State for India and the British
High Commissioner, Egypt, Cairo).
Cox being in Cairo, London and Simla, I have felt it unnecessary for me
hitherto, to submit views on current questions regarding Central Arabia. Cox,
however, has other pre-occupations and is now on water. Following recom
mendations on Bin Baud’s demands and Philby’s action thereon are therefore
deferentially submitted.
(1) Bin Sand to be informed in writing that a special commission to
* Secret— Wa,. June 1917 , Nob. bo-145, Pro. No. determine boundaries of territory as
143. referred to in Article 1 of Treaty* or 26th
December 1915 and to conclude further Agreement referred to in Article 7,
will be sent by His Majesty’s Governmeat as soon as conditions admit and
that Article 2 of Treaty applies equally to aggression by King Hussain. He
must meanwhile abstain from pressing his claims at Khurma and should do his
best to check Akhwan agents and anarchic activity.
(2) and (3) confirm Philby’s undertakings. The only channel into which
Bin Baud’s interests and aspirations can now be diverted which will not bring
him into conflict with King Hussain appears to be operations against Ibn
Rashid.
Little result is anticipated by me from these operations which if successful
would probably prove embarrassing to King Hussain but for reasons above
given X recommend authority be given me to place at Philhy’s disposal liberal
funds together with a further supply of 1,000 rifles and 150 thousand rounds of
ammunition for prosecution of campaign against Ibn Rashid.
This refers to my immediately pre
f Serial No. 42.
j Serial No. 35.
ceding telegramf and Secretary of State’s
telegram | of August 2nd.
44
Telegram P., No. 6492, dated the 7th (received 9th) August 1918.
From—His Britannic Majesty’s
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,
To The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political Depart
ment, Simla (repeated to the Secretary of State for India and the British
High Commissioner, Egypt).
Under date July 18th Philby reports:—Under protection of Awazim
mixed gang of about 100 Ajman and Aslam Shammar attacked Subai tribe
adherents of Ibn Baud between Quif
§ Qatif m (?). and^ Hasa but were routed. Raid ori-
ignated in Koweit territory and they previously had successfully attacked
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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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