File 600/1905 Pt 3 'Aden Hinterland: Situation; Withdrawal of Political Agent from Dthala; Treaties with Haushabi, Kotaibi and Alawi chiefs' [‎29r] (53/508)

2. It will bo observed that these are silent upon the'points actually
lf ^ lone d ! a P i ar ‘g l 'apb 1 of Major .laoob’s memoramlum, dated 4th October
1J0/, and simply consist of admission that neither the Kotaibi nor the Alawi
tribes are entitled to construct forts at A1 Hamra or at A1 Taiz. Beyond this
it is only stated that existing administrative rights are not affected bv the
agreements. ^
3. Major Jacob states that he believes these to have been the only docu
ments passed on the occasion, and observes that though they contain no
specific mention of the actual demolition of the Dar (A1 Kabtan) at A1 Hamra
and the Kotaibi Dar Al Paiz, such destruction was evidently contemplated
and actually agreed to verbally in his presence.
4. He adds that though the documents contain on specific mention of
the limits of responsibility on the Aden-D’thala road which were agreed upon,
it was nevertheless decided at the Conference, and is implied by the docu
ments, that tho^e met at Al Hamra, where neither tribe is entitled to build a
fortlet.
5. Lastly, he observes that though the documents are also silent as to the
adjudication of con dieting rights in this vicinity which was thereafter to be
effected by the Abdali Sultan, such a settlement is really essential to the
future peace of the District.
6. At present I contemplate no further action bevond that already
indicated in my letter No. C-156, dated 29th November 1907.
Praise be to God alone.
This hon’ble bond is passed by Sheikh Ali Nashir, the Alawi, on
behalf of himself and all the Alawi tribe in favour of Sheikh Mahomed Saleh
Al Akhram, the Kotaibi, and the whole of the Kotaibi, to the effect that the
A hi Ali (Alawis) have no right to construct a ‘car’ (house) at Al Hamra neither
in time of war nor peace. Sultan Ahmed Padthl and all the Abl Mohsin
stand security for the fulfilment of this agreement unto Mahomed S^leh Al
Akhram the Kotaibi. And that neither Sheikh Mahomed Saleh, the Kotaibi,
nor the Ahl Ali have the right to build a house at Al Hamra or on the hill
named Ta’izz. As to the subjects of both the parties and the question of
administration, such matters shall continue in the same form and manner as
hitheito observed by themselves and their ancestors, prior to this agreement.
Dated 13th Shaban 1325 (21st September 1907). Witnessed by Hasan
Abdalla in the presence of Sultan Ahmed badthl Mohsin, Sayad, Alawi, Saleh
Ba Hashim Hadowri, the Haushabi.
God is sufficient witness.
Witnessed by Sayad Hassan Al Jifri.
Praise be to God alone.
This hon’ble bond is passed by Sheikh Mahomed Saleh Al Akhram,
the Kotaibi, on behalf of himself and all the Kotaibi tribe, io favour of
Sheikh Ali Nashir the Alawi to the effect that the Ahl Kotaibi have no right
to construct a ‘dar’ (house) on the hill called Ta’izz neither in time of war
nor peace. Sultan Ahmed Fadthl and all the Ahl Mohsin stand security for
the fulfilment of this agreement unto Sheikh Ali Nashir, the Alawi, and that
neither Ali Nashir, the Ahl Ali, nor the Ahl Kotaibi have the right to build
a house at Al Hamra, or on the hill named Ta’izz. As to the subjects of both
the parties and the question of administration, such matters shall continue
in the same form and manner as hitherto observed by themselves and their
ancestors prior to this agreement.
Dated 13th Shaban 1325 (21st September 1907). Witnessed by Hasan
Abdalla in the presence of Sultan Ahmed Fadthl Mohsin, Sayad, Alawi, Saleh
Ba Hashim Hadowri, the Hanshabi.
God is sufficient witness.
Witnessed by Sayad Hassan Al Jifri.