File 600/1905 Pt 3 'Aden Hinterland: Situation; Withdrawal of Political Agent from Dthala; Treaties with Haushabi, Kotaibi and Alawi chiefs' [200v] (396/508)
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India, copy of a letter Kai^of
Katla haslsted otto for the recall of the Mnreais and other tribesmen from
Turkish territory^ who are assisting the Shairi in them revolt agamst them
suzerain, the Amir of Dtliala. —
No 7757, 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 29th December 1908 (Confidential).
From-MASon-GEsraAL E. DeBeath, 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.
-With reference to correspondence ending with my letter No. 7599, dated
2 o rd i ns tant and with more particular reference to my telegram, dated the
15th instant I have the honour to report, for the information of Government,
that Major Jacob has now received a letter from the Kaimmakam of Kataba
in which that officer states that he has issued stringent and immediate orders
for the recall of the Muresis and other tribesmen from over the Border who
had ioined the ranks of the Amir of Dthala s recalcitrant tribesmen and tha.
he proposes to deal severely with them. Ma]or Jacob have acknowledged this
conmiunication with thanks.
Telegram, dated the 12th (received 13th) January 1907.
pifom 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, Bombay,
T 0 The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign Department, Calcutta.
The following telegram has been received from the Resident at Aden
Begins. The evacuation of Dthala has been completed. General fighting is
reported by 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.
to be now proceeding on Dtbala plateau
between the Amir and Shairi and Jihafi tribesmen. The has Amir so far got the
worst of it. Ends.
J Repeated to Foreign, Agra.
. 3/'
Telegram, dated the 15th (received 16th) January 1906.
From— Major-General E. DeBrath, C.B., C.I.E.,
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.
at Aden,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign Department, Calcutta.
Dthala. Your telegram of the 14th instant. The withdrawal of troops
is complete.
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.
and escort remain.
Repeated to Bombay Government and Foreign, Agra.
Ho. 331, dated Bombay Castle, the 17th January 1907.
Prom 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.
With reference to Foreign Department telegram, dated the 9th January
1907, I am directed to forward herewith, for the information of the Government
of India, a copy of a letter No. 100, dated the 0th idem, from the Political
Resident, Aden, and of its enclosure, regarding the proposed grant of a month-*
ly stipend of Rs. 50 to the Kotaibi Chief, Sheikh Mohammed Saleh.
No. 100, 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 6 th January 1907 (Secret).
From— Major-General E. DeBrath, C.B., C.I.E., Acting
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.
With reference to correspondence ending with my letter No. 7601, dated
the 20th December 1906, I have the honour to forward, for the information of
Government, translation of a letter which has now been addressed to me direct
by the Kotaibi Chief—Sheikh Mohammed Saleh.
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Part 3 of the file relates to the withdrawal of troops and 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. from Dthala [al-Ḍāli‘].
The correspondents include:
- Major-General Ernest de Brath, 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. at Aden;
- Government of India, Foreign Department;
- 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. ;
- 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. , London;
- Foreign Office, London.
The correspondence reports and discusses matters related to the withdrawal from Dthala and the subsequent treaty negotiations with tribes of the Aden hinterland, including:
- an attack on a party of King's Own Borderers by members of the Dthambari tribe in October 1906;
- the scale and speed of the withdrawal;
- hostilities between tribal groups;
- the security of the Aden-Dthala road;
- changes to 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. administration and garrison;
- negotiations and final treaty agreements with the Kotaibi, Alawi, and Haushabi tribes, ratified in September 1915.
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