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File 2182/1913 Pt 8 'Arabia – Policy towards Bin Saud' [‎380r] (345/602)

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The record is made up of 1 item (300 folios). It was created in 7 Aug 1918-26 Dec 1918. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: 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. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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Dated 11th October 1918.
Received 13th at 1 p.m.
8605. -11th Oct. % immediately preceding telegram,
Philby writes 26th September. BEGINS.
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Reference to my M 196. B'ugitive Agail from Shakir’s force
have arrived reporting as follows, Shakir received peremptory
orders from Sheriff either to move without delay against Khorma
or hand over command to another Sheriff not named by informants,
event of t
In gxaoixKg his accepting latter alternative Sheriff forbade him
ever to return to Mecca, Shakir accordingly marched as before
reported and in spite of pressure by (two corrupt groups)
elements of force to abandon enterprise arrived at Hunnu wells
which please note lie about 16 miles east of Khorma. Reports
indicate that force was large but consisted practically entirely
of Badawin engaged in perpetual wrangling and thieving among
themselves. Shortly after arrival large cloud of dust was
observed approaching from west , Four horsemen were sent to
reconnoitre of whom only (? group omitted) returned reporting
"They are on you". That was enough for Agail who mounted their
dhaluls and made tracks for Qasim. Looking back they saw
Shakir’s camp envelioped in dust of a furious conflict. Latest
arrival report annihilation of force and capture of Shakir but
official details are iiot yet available. Tremendous enthusiasm
prevails amongst Akhwan at news. ENDS.
Addressed to Secretary of State for India repeated to
Foreign and Cairo,

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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.

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