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Concessions in Bahrein [Bahrain], Kuwait, &c: correspondence, 1932-Jul 1933 (Colonial Office Secret Print, Middle East No.49) [114v] (230/284)
The record is made up of 1 file (140 folios). It was created in 1932-Jul 1933. 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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202
18126/33 [No. 37].
No. 22G.
\
MR. F. C. STARLING (Petroleum Department)
to
MR. K. W. BLAXTER (Colonial Office).
[Ansivered by No. 229.]
Petroleum Department (Mines Department),
Dear Blaxter , Dean Stanley Street, S .W.I, 4th February, 1933.
With reference to your letter of 1st February* enclosing draft telegram to
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.
and Warner's letter of 3rd Februaryf
enclosing revised draft,, I am prepared to concur generally in the draft in its revised
form but I still think it would be desirable to insert something on the following lines
on the Ist^page, line 13, after the words cc major considerations involved " :—
Procedure by way of bargaining between the two applicants is not con
sidered likely to simplify the problem of deciding which of the applications is better
in the Shaikh's interests. It may well lead to further difficulties aud the Shaikh
becoming involved in the discussion of details of draft concessions with com
petitors .''
Yours, &c..
F. C. STARLING
18119/33 [No. 13].
No. 227.
The SECRETARY OF STATE to ACTING RESIDENT
(Sent 4.30 p.m., 4th February, 1933.)
Telegram.
[Answered hy Nos. 228, 231, and 233.]
(Paraphrase.)
No. 2. Kuwait oil. Your despatch No. 52 of 27th December! and vour
telegram of 14th January. §
From the last paragraph of my telegram No. 9 of 22nd December!] vou will have
seen that it was hoped that in the light of the memorandum of the Petroleum Depart
ment and of the discussions with Dickson and you, that Shaikh would have felt able
to make an early if not necessarily immediate decision as between the competinn
companies on broad view of the financial and other major considerations involved"
there seems some danger now that decision may be delayed undulv and the position
may become complicated by a discussion of the details of draft concessions to
competitors. This would be likely incidentally to raise important points regardincr
safeguards and such questions as railways, telegraphs, exclusion of certain areas, Ac^
on which it will be necessary to receive the advice of His Majesty's Government'
Unless you see objection therefore I shall be glad if you will point out to Shaikh the
desirability of a discussion of such details being avoided until a decision between
competitors is reached.
Also you will doubtless ensure that Shaikh gives representatives of companies
early to understand that it is a condition of discussions that he may, after decision
as between competing companies has been taken, require such amendment of draft
SThrCt ^ ^ ^ ^ recommend him to insist
December No g™ 06 penultimate paragraph of my telegram of 22nd
In itself this proviso makes a detailed discussion of any but the financial and general
features of draft concessions useless at this stage. The Shaikh can, I presume be
representatives ' Agent of the course of discussions with companies
* No - 221. f No. 225 f No. 212. § No. 211.
No. 198.
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This file contains copies correspondence regarding the granting of oil concessions in Bahrain and Kuwait.
The correspondence is a mixture of internal correspondence between British officials (from the 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. , Colonial Office, Foreign Office and the Petroleum Department) and correspondence between British officials and Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the ruler of Bahrain and representatives from the Bahrain Petroleum Company Limited, the Eastern and General Syndicate Limited and the Anglo-Persian Oil Company.
The file is divided up as follows:
Bahrein [Bahrain]
1. Indenture between Shaikh of Bahrein and the Eastern and General Syndicate, Limited, dated 12th June, 1930. Conditions governing assignment of Concession to Bahrein Petroleum Company.
2. Eastern and General Syndicate's application for a further Concession in Bahrein.
3. Landing Grounds and Seaplane Station.
4. Areas covered by Prospecting Licence granted to Bahrein Petroleum Company on 28th November, 1931.
5. Employment of British Subjects by the Bahrein Petroleum Company.
6. Extension of Prospecting Licence granted to Bahrein Petroleum Company on 28th November, 1931.
7. Chief Local Representative of the Bahrein Petroleum Company
Kuwait
1. Applications of the Eastern and General Syndicate, Limited, and the Anglo-Persian Oil Company for an Oil Concession.
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- 1 file (140 folios)
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The file is divided up into two thematic sections. The correspondence within these sections is arranged chronologically. A table of contents is contained on folios 2-13
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Condition: A printed pamphlet with bound pages.
Foliation: the foliation sequence is written in pencil, circled, and is located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.
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