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to visit England as the guest of the Eastern and General Syndicate, Limited, or of
Mr. Janson, you are of course at liberty to do so, and there is no question of His
Majesty's Government's wishes, approval or consent. Should Your Excellency, how
ever, visit England in such circumstances. His Majesty's Government understand
that it will be unofficially, and that Your Excellency will not expect to be received
officially with the honours customary on an official visit.
Usual Ending.
18119/33 [No. 91].
No. 255.
The SECRETAEY OF STATE to ACTING RESIDENT.
(Sent 8 p.m., 26th April, 1933.)
Telegram.
[Answered by No. 257.]
Addressed to Bushire No. 3. Repeated Kuwait Confidential. Your telegram
No. 8.* Now Holmes has returned to Kuwait Shaikh has no doubt consulted him on
latest offer by Anglo-Persian Oil Company reported in your telegram No. 5.t Please
instruct 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. to approach Shaikh without delay and ascertain tactfully and
unofficially, without giving Shaikh impression that we are unduly interested, Holmes's
reaction to Anglo-Persian offer, and any indication as to Shaikh's present attitude.
This information is required if possible for discussions in London with Resident
.on 3rd May.— Ctinlipfe-Ltster.
18126/33 [No. 75].
No. 256.
(Confidential.)
(Extract.)
FINAL RECORD OF A MEETING HELD AT THE COLONIAL OFFICE ON THE
26 th OF APRIL, 1933, TO DISCUSS VARIOUS QUESTIONS RELATING TO
OIL IN THE PERSIAN GULF The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .
Present :
Mr. Parkinson
Mr. Blaxter (Colonial Office).
Mr. James I
Mr. Rendel i /17 . ^ x
Mr. Johnstone j ^ orei g n Office).
Mr. Laithwaite ( 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. ).
Captain Moore (Admiralty).
Mr. Starling (Petroleum Department).
Lieutenant-Colonel Fowle ( 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. ).
I. Kuwait Oil.
1. Mr. Parkinson asked Lieutenant-Colonel Fowle what was the latest informa
tion which he had as to the negotiations in Kuwait.
2. Lieutenant-Colonel Fowle said that he had no further information beyond
that already communicated from Bushire to the effect that within the last few weeks
Sir John Cadman, on behalf of the Anglo-Persian Oil Company, had made a financial
offer to the Shaikh (on a lump sum basis) which went very much further than anything
previously proposed. Sir John Cadman had asked for the Shaikh's immediate
acceptance, but the latter had replied that he must consult Major Holmes. Lieutenant-
Colonel Fowle said that he had warned the Shaikh that before he finally made his choice
between the two applicants, he must refer the new proposals to His Majesty's Govern
ment for advice. The Shaikh had said that this had always been his intention, and
that he would certainly do so. Lieutenant-Colonel Fowle thought that it was not
* No. 253. f No. 245.