Concessions in Bahrein [Bahrain], Kuwait, &c: correspondence, 1932-Jul 1933 (Colonial Office Secret Print, Middle East No.49) [‎6r] (13/284)

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Serial No., From or to Whom,
Despatch No., &c., and Date.
Subject and Page No.
1933
92 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. . Tele
gram, No. 18 ... June 29th
(Rec. June 29tih)
93 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. . Tele
gram, No. 20 ... July 3rd
(Rec. July 3rd)
94 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. . Con
fidential, No. 36 ... June 12tli
(Rec. July 3rd)
95 Bahrein Petroleum Com
pany July 4th
96 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. . Con
fidential, No. 38 ... June 15th
(Rec. July 10th)
States that No. 91 has been repeated to 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 that position-between Major Holmes and Shaikh
is made clear in No. 94 ... ... ... ... 73
States that 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. has been informed by
Manager of Bahrein Petroleum Company that he has
telegraphed for Major Holmes ... ... ... ... 74
Transmits, with comments, copy of letter from Political
Agent regarding Major Holmes's action in matter of
offer of Company and the merits of offer itself ... 74
Transmits, in reply to No. 82, a report containing
particulars asked for, with explanatory maps ... 79
Points out, with reference to Nos 78 and 84, that in
creased payment of Rs. 30,000 will not become due
until Company declares that oil has been found in
commercially exploitable quantities, and that Com
pany has (under Article X) a limit of five years in
which to make such a declaration ... ... ... 79
Agrees with commentary enclosed in No. 88 and also
agrees that general question can wait until situation
as between Anglo-Persian Oil Company and Bahrein
Petroleum Company and also that as regards new
proposals of latter become a little clearer ... ... 79
States that Major Holmes is expected to arrive at
Bahrein on 20th July and to inquire as to activities
of Anglo-Persian Oil Company; proposes that agent
should reply that a definite offer has not yet been
received ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 80
99 To Bahrein Petroleum Acknowledges No. 95 ... ... ... ... ... 80
Company ... ... July 19th
100 To Petroleum Department % Transmits copy of No. 95 and requests observations
July 19th thereon ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 80
97 Mr. C. F. A. Warner
(Foreign Office) to Mr.
K. W. Blaxter (Colonial
Office) ... ... July 11th
98 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. . Tele
gram ... ... July 18th
(Rec. July 18th)
101
To Political
Telegram No.
Resident.
12 ... Julv 20th
102 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. .
Telegram, No. 26 ... July 23rd
(Rec. July 23rd)
103 To Acting Political Resi
dent. Telegram, No. 14
July 24th
104 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. .
Telegram, No. 27 ... July 23rd
(Rec. July 23rd)
In reply to No. 94, considers Shaikh's repudiation of
alleged negotiations should be communicated to Com
pany in most categorical terms, and that they be
informed that offer made by Major Holmes is in
adequate but is for comparison with other offers.
Inquires views as to inclusion of territorial waters
in additional area
States that Major Holmes did not arrive in Bahrein on
20th July, and asks to be informed whether he is
travelling by aeroplane, which left London 22nd July
States, in reply to No. 102, that arrangements have
been made for Major Holmes to travel by air 29th
July
Suggests, in reply to No. 101, that communication of
Shaikh's denial be made only in London to Company
in view of continued absence of Chief Local Repre
sentative, but if he should arrive before 27th Jiily,
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. has been instructed to hand him the
communication. Concurs in proposed second letter,
but would add under safeguards harbours and ports.
Fears that, if 'Iraq Petroleum Company are not pre
pared to compete, additional area may lose its value
in the eyes of Bahrein Petroleum Company. Thinks
that territorial waters should be included, but it
would be prudent to name islands
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