File 600/1905 Pt 3 'Aden Hinterland: Situation; Withdrawal of Political Agent from Dthala; Treaties with Haushabi, Kotaibi and Alawi chiefs' [‎199r] (393/508)

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Dated the 3rd Alkilda 1824 (19th Decern bet- 1906).
From— Sultan Sir Ahmed Fadthl ; the Abdali,
To— Major-General 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.
Jfter compliments.—-We informed your honour, Oh friend, that a great
disturbance has now broken out between Amir Shaif and his tribesmen, the
chains, A1 Ahmad, etc., and the Amir has collected a large force with the
intention of going against the aforesaid tribesmen. Oh friend, this distur
bance would undoubtedly be a serious matter and cause bloodshed between both
parties. "We do not wish that such a great fight should take place just in the
midst of your soldiers. Our utmost hope is that you might endeavour to
suppress this sedition and reduce the tribesmen of the Amir to order and
obedience. As you had so kindly saved the Amir from aggressions of the Turks
in the beginning, you may now complete your favour in the end, by subjugat
ing his tribesmen. Otherwise you might allow us to proceed to*Dthala, so
that we may endeavour to make the tribesmen submit their obedience to the
Amir. This may he effected by the help of our friend, Major Jacob. Diffi
culties could be alleviated by timely steps being taken before any act of violence
is perpetrated.
May you be preserved.
No. 7584, 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 22nd 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— Sultan Sir Ahmad Fadthl, K.C.S.L, the Abdali.
We have, Oh friend, received your letter, dated 3rd Shawal 1324 (19th
December 1908) regarding possible collisions between Amir Shaif of Dthala
and his Sbairi tribesmen.
In reply we write to inform you that irrespective of the actual merits of
the dispute we view the prospects of disturbance in the Amir's territory with
displeasure.
If you, therefore, are inclined to act as mediator between him and his
tribesmen, we shall be very pleased to hear that you have been able to effect a
reconciliation between them.
Telegram No. S.-21, dated the 9th January 1907.
From—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign Department,
Calcutta,
To H. O. Quin, Esq., 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 Depart
ment, Bombay.
Your telegram of 6th January. Proposed grant of stipend to Kotaibi is
part of larger question which will require careful consideration as a whole.
Government of India are unable to pass immediate orders on this reference.
Telegram No. S.-28, dated the 10th January 1907.
From—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign Department,
Calcutta,
To—H. O. Quin, Esq., 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 Depart
ment, Bombay.
Please see last paragraph Foreign Department telegram No. S.-193 of 22nd
December. Aden policy. Secretary of State directs following general instructions
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