File 600/1905 Pt 3 'Aden Hinterland: Situation; Withdrawal of Political Agent from Dthala; Treaties with Haushabi, Kotaibi and Alawi chiefs' [‎237v] (470/508)

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m av endeavour to make the tribesmen submit their obedience to the Amir.
Thfs mav be effected by the help of our friend, Major Jacob. Difficulties
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—M ajor-General 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 Sultan Sir Ahmad Fadthl, K.C.S.L, the Abdah.
Wo liavo Ab friend, received your letter, dated 3rd Shawal 1324 (19fch
December 1906), regarding possible collisions between Amir Shaif of D thala,
and his Shairi tribesmen.
In ronlv 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. are i nc ii ne d to act as mediator between him and his
tribesmen, we shall be very pleased to hear that you have been able to effect a
reconcilation between them.
And greetings.
No. 177, dated Bombay Castle, the 10th January 1907.
From—H. O. Qum, 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.
In continuation of my Secret letter No. 118," dated the 8th January 1907,
I am directed to forward herewith, for the information of the Government of
India, copy of a letter No. 7757, dated the 29th 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, from which it will be seen that the Kaimmakam of
Kataha has issued orders for the recall of the Muresis and other tribesmen from
Turkish territory who are assisting the Shairi in their revolt against their
suzerain, the Amir of D’tbala.
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 1906 (Confidential).
From—M ajor-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.
With reference to correspondence ending with my letter No. 7599,
the 23rd instant, 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 ot Jiataba
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 joined the ranks of the Amir of Dthala’s recalcitrant tribesmen an a
he proposes to deal severely with them. Major Jacob has acknowledged ns
communication with thanks.
E-&tx(i£.L fv&m the* weekly-lattev. af the Mesidewt^t Aden, dated the 5th (tecev&Gd.ihe tdth)
Janziiaxf 1907,
Major J'acoh is endeavouring to maintain peace in the Amiri territory.
He hears that the Amir may conclude a three months’ truce with his bhai
.tribesmen, but hopes to effect a more permanent reconeilation.