File 2182/1913 Pt 4 'Persian Gulf: Policy towards Bin Saud (Capt. Shakespear's Mission)' [‎59v] (115/426)

No. dated Delhi, the 18th February 1915.
Endorsed by Foreign and Political Department.
A copy of the undermentioned papers is forwarded to the Fill . u ; y ce Department
for information, in continuation of the endorsement by the Foreign and
Political Department, No. dated the 23rd January 1915.
Letter 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. , Koweit, No. C.-2, dated the 22nd January 1915.
Telegram 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, No. 285-W., dated the
14th February 1915.
Telegram to His Majesty’s Secretary of State for India, dated the 16th February 1915.
S.
Telegram P., No. D. S.-215, dated the 19th February 1915.
From—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political De
partment, Delhi,
To—The Chief Secretary to the Government of Madras From 1684-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Madras [Chennai] and southern India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. , Madras.
It is proposed by the Government of India that one Sayyid Talib, lately a
man of position in Basrah, who has been sent to India by Sir Percy Cox for
political reasons, he transferred to Madras from Bombay. His presence in
Bombay is, 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. report, undesirable in view of the
large Arab community in that Presidency The name given to each of the three divisions of the territory of the East India Company, and later the British Raj, on the Indian subcontinent. and they therefore urge his removal.
The Sayyid receives for his maintenance the sum of Rs. 1,200 a month as a State
guest and should therefore be treated as such, but kept under quiet
surveillance Arrangements should be made for suitable accommodation if the
Governor in Council has no objection to the proposal. Your telegraphic
reply is awaited. '
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Telegram P., dated the 19th (received 20th) February 1915.
From—His Majesty’s Secretary of State for India, London,
To—His Excellency the Viceroy (Foreign and Political Department), Delhi.
Shakespeat. Please refer to Sir P. Cox’s telegram dated the 16th instant.
In what manner do you now propose negotiating treaty ?
/o
Telegram P., No. D. S.-225, dated the 22nd February 1915.
From—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Delhi,
To—The Hon’ble Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Percy Cox, K.C.I.E., C.S.I., Political
Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Basrah.
D. S. 225. Please refer to my telegram No. D. S.-156 dated 6th instant.
Secretary of State for India enquires in what manner it is now proposed to
carry on negotiations in regard to treaty with Bin Baud.
Please let me have your reply by wire.