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File 2182/1913 Pt 4 'Persian Gulf: Policy towards Bin Saud (Capt. Shakespear's Mission)' [‎60r] (116/426)

The record is made up of 1 item (211 folios). It was created in 22 Sep 1914-17 Jan 1916. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: 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. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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No. 396-W., dated Delhi, the 26th February 1915.
Endorsed by Eoreign and Political Department.
A coy of the undermentioned papers is forwarded to the Army Department
for information, in continuation of the endorsement from the Foreign and
Political Department No. 3&3-W., dated the 18th February 1915.
Telegram 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. , No. D.S.-215, dated the
19th February 1915.
Telegram from His Majesty’s Secretary of State for India, dated the 19th February 1915.
Telegram to the Hon’ble 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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , No. D.S.-225, dated
the 22nd February 1915.
42.
Telegram P., No. A., dated (and received) the 24th February 1915.
From—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. ,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Delhi.
Please refer to your telegram No. 215, dated the 19th instant. Suitable
accommodation for Sayyid Talib can be arranged at Bellary. Latter is
considered by the Madras Government a more suitable place than Madras for
his residence.
Please let us know the date from which house should be taken by
telegram.
Telegram No. S35-B., dated (and received) the 24th February 1915.
From—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,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department, Delhi.
I have now received Bin Saud’s letter via Koweit regarding Shakespear’s
death. He says that he did his best in order to persuade Shakespear to leave
him before collision took place with Bin Rashid, but he persisted in remaining.
He expresses his great sorrow at loss intimate and trusted friend and begs
expression his sorrow and condolence may be submitted to His Majesty’s
Government. He only says Shakespear was hit from a distance, but Grey
reports from other letters received at Koweit that he was killed dead beginning
of action.
Telegram R., No. 336-B., dated (and received) the 24th February 1915.
From —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,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department.
Your telegram 225-D.S. Regarding treaty Bin Saud writes asking either
that another officer be deputed or that negotiations be continued by correspon
dence direct from Basrah and not via Koweit.
Position in Central Arabia is this : Bin Saud claims to have ultimately
defeated Bin Rashid, but independent reports are that each has lost heavily and
has returned to his headquarters, former to Buraida and latter to Haill; they
are hardly likely to indulge in hostilities again for some time to come.

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Part 4 primarily concerns British policy towards Bin Saud [‘Abd al-‘Azīz bin ‘Abd al-Raḥmān bin Fayṣal Āl Sa‘ūd], following the outbreak of the First World War. It includes the following:

  • discussion regarding Bin Saud's relations with the Ottoman government, and the need for the British to secure Bin Saud's goodwill, especially in the event of the Ottoman government entering the war on the German side;
  • details of Captain William Henry Irvine Shakespear's mission (as a political officer on special duty) to meet with Bin Saud, with the aim of ensuring that, in the event of hostilities between Britain and the Ottomans, no assistance is offered to the latter by Bin Saud;
  • translated copies of letters from Shaikh Mubarak [Shaikh Mubarak bin Ṣabāḥ Āl Ṣabāḥ], Ruler of Kuwait, to Bin Saud, urging the latter to side with the British Government;
  • details of a proposed preliminary treaty between the British and Bin Saud;
  • reports of Captain Shakespear's death;
  • reports on Bin Saud's military engagements against Bin Rashid [Saʿūd bin ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz Āl Rashīd];
  • a copy of a draft of a preliminary treaty between the British government and Bin Saud;
  • details of proposed gifts from the British to Bin Saud of arms and ammunition captured from the Ottomans, plus a £20,000 loan.

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