File 600/1905 Pt 3 'Aden Hinterland: Situation; Withdrawal of Political Agent from Dthala; Treaties with Haushabi, Kotaibi and Alawi chiefs' [‎192r] (379/508)

assistance from over the border. Kaimmakam of Kataba has been informed
by him that this should not be allowed, and that twenty men who have already
joined Shairis at Jalila should be recalled. If this movement continues, please
telegraph to what extent we should intervene. Ends.
In accordance with previous policy, Bombay Government would have
recommended support being given to Amir for protection of himself and his
district, but, in view of Secretary of State’s orders, this Government asks
for the orders of the Government of India and hopes that they may be given
promptly.
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No. 8608, dated Bombay Castle, the 19th December 1906.
From-—H. O. Quin, Esq., Acting Secretary to the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. , Political
Department,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign Department.
I am directed to forward herewith, for the information of the Government
of India, a copy of a letter No. 7335, dated the 9th December 1906, from the
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. , Aden, and of its enclosures, on the subject of the difficulties
now being experienced by the Amir of Dthala, in controlling certain of his
tribesmen and his inability to effect the arrest of a criminal who has recently
committed the murder of a Turkish subject in the vicinity of the frontier.
No. 7335, dated Aden Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. , the 9th December 1906.
From— Major-General E. DeBrath, C.B., C.I.E., Officiating 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. ,
Aden,
To—The Secretary to the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. , Political Department.
I have the honour to forward, for the information of Government, copies
Memo. No. 1330 , dated the 6th December loo*, of the^ marginally noted correspondence
with Annexure “A'’ from the 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. , regarding the difficulties now being
^Letter No. 7334 . dated the 9th December 1906, to experienced by the Amir of Dthala in
mitted the murder of a Turkish subject in the vicinity of the frontier.
2. I am not myself in favour of attempting to bolster up a ruler whom
I regard as weak and avaricious, but as it may possibly be necessary to ask
for orders by telegram, I forward these papers so that Government may be
fully acquainted with the details of the case.
Nasar, son of Amir Shaif, has just called. He says his men went to arrest
the criminal of whom the Kaimmakam Kataba wrote to me and charged of
having murdered a Turkish subject.
In the discharge of their duty, the upstart Mukbil Najilof Jibal Jehaf (who
has been of late consistently opposing the Amiris rule and authority on that Hill
and has been proclaimed by the people there as their Sheikh) appeared on the
scene with a following to withstand the Amir. The Amir will take neces
sary action but is busy just now devising a scheme whereby to preclude the
Shairi tribe from assisting the Jibal Jehafis.
If the Amir’s diplomacy turns out unsuccessful he will be obliged, ^ he
savs to adopt coercive measures. If he still then failed of his object, owing
to the over- powering strength of the combination, he intends to apply to me
for assistance.
the 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. , Dthala.
controlling certain of his tribesmen, and
his consequent inability to effect the arrest of a criminal who has recently eom-
Dated Dthala, the 4th December 1906.
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