!['File 22/23 II Kuwait Conference 1924' [‎158r] (315/544)](https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000000831.0x000011/IOR_R_15_5_70_0315.jp2/full/!1200,1200/0/default.jpg "'File 22/23 II Kuwait Conference 1924' [‎158r] (315/544)")
'File 22/23 II Kuwait Conference 1924' [158r] (315/544)
The record is made up of 1 volume (270 folios). It was created in 16 Jan 1924-23 Mar 1924. It was written in English and Arabic. 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. .
Transcription
This transcription is created automatically. It may contain errors.
© /j g
- 2 -
everyorisi who does to mufc t depart quietly stnd do nothing to
disturb the peace until the frontier has be^n crossed.
Sahib Beg:
I want the words * with his family ’ 1 inserted aft^r
’’depart" .
President
Another point on wh.ch no final agreement has been
reached so far is the nueetion of the Inspector oi oundaries.
1 suggest the following dr ft.
H 3iach of the two parties shall appoint a representative
to be known as the ’’Inspector cf Boundaries’' who shall maintain
a folio win,: oi not more thun twenty men, and shall reside in
suitable spot in the territory common to the two states and
shall remain in close touch with the Inspector of Boundaries
oi the other State. Bis duties will be:-
(1) Lo issue passes to tribes wishing to cross the; frontier
for grazing.
( 2 ) to supply his overnment with information.
(b) to serve as a mod urn for the return of plunder.
(4) to work in agreement for the prevention of robbery and
aggression and to perform such other duties as he may
be called upon tc do as occasion arises.
Iraq.:-
ih t is &il right,
ii: jd Delegation
It may as well be left out.
President :
We all know that the whole reason why no agreement
hap been possible so far is the question of refugee tribesmen.
I therefore propose that we insert a clause which X think will
meet th;. case.
" Both the high contracting parties, through their
representatives present at i uwait, admit that misunderstandings
envy and jealousy arise from the enticing away of tribes away
About this item
- Content
The volume comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes relating to the 1923-24 Kuwait Conference to arbitrate the Najd- Transjordan Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan and Najd-Hijaz boundaries. The main topics discussed include the following:
- the Kuwait Conference: adjournment, 1924;
- further negotiations.
The discussion in the volume relates to the minutes of the sessions (3rd to 12th) and the exhortations of the President of the conference, Stuart George Knox, to the delegates not to take hardened negotiating positions. Topics discussed in the correspondence also include: Ibn Sa'ud's health, flags and badges and raising of armed forces. An index to the volume is given in folio 269.
The principal correspondents in the volume include: the Secretary of State for Colonies, London; 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. , Stuart George Knox; the High Commissioner, Baghdad; the High Commissioner, Jerusalem; 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. , Kuwait; 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. , Bahrain.
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (270 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 272; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are 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. Two additional foliation sequences are also present in parallel between ff 3-269, and ff 163-261; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
- Written in
- English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script View the complete information for this record
Use and share this item
- Share this item
'File 22/23 II Kuwait Conference 1924' [158r] (315/544), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/5/70, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100035994504.0x000074> [accessed 16 April 2024]
https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100035994504.0x000074
Copy and paste the code below into your web page where you would like to embed the image.
<meta charset="utf-8"><a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100035994504.0x000074">'File 22/23 II Kuwait Conference 1924' [‎158r] (315/544)</a> <a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100035994504.0x000074"> <img src="https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000000831.0x000011/IOR_R_15_5_70_0315.jp2/full/!280,240/0/default.jpg" alt="" /> </a>
This record has a IIIF manifest available as follows. If you have a compatible viewer you can drag the icon to load it.https://www.qdl.qa/en/iiif/81055/vdc_100000000831.0x000011/manifestOpen in Universal viewerOpen in Mirador viewerMore options for embedding images
Copyright: How to use this content
- Reference
- IOR/R/15/5/70
- Title
- 'File 22/23 II Kuwait Conference 1924'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:187v, 192r:271v, back-i, back
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
- Usage terms
- Open Government Licence