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Appendix II.
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Summary of List of Reforms, &c., effected by the Hejazi Government during
a vrecedinq Period of a Year, as qiven in the “ Vmm-al-Gura ” of
October 3, 1930.
Improvements effected last year in connexion with the Government’s foreign
policy : —
1. Establishment of political relations with Germany, Poland, Persia and
Afghanistan.
2. Conclusion of treaties of friendship with Germany, Turkey and Persia.
3. Royal meeting held in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. between His Majesty the King
and King Feisal of Iraq resulting in the establishment of foundations
for the settlement of the difficulties between the two countries. (“ We
will take the most hopeful view of the results when they are
published,” adds the “ Umm-al-Qura.”)
4. The foreign Powers have raised the status of their representatives in
Jedda to that of Minister Plenipotentiary.
5. The Government have established a Legation in London.
Legislative Council.
On the occasion of the expiration of the first session of the Legislative
Council a Royal order was issued for the renewal of the mandatory period of its
members with some modifications.
His Majesty honoured the house of the Council with his presence and opened
the meeting with a speech full of wisdom.
Public Security.
His Majesty has succeeded in destroying the rebels, and thus calmness and
peace have prevailed through the country.
The Government have co-ordinated the police authorities and made important
improvements.
Government Departments.
Changes and improvements have been made in the Government departments.
The Government has constituted a committee for the inspection of the
departments. The Government has issued regulations like those on landed
property, &c. They have imported many machines for extinguishing fire, and
initiated a regulation concerning compulsory marriage, which is still under
discussion in the Legislative Council.
They have established a new commercial court.
Care of Pilgrims.
The Government and the people take great interest in pilgrims’ affairs and
securing their comfort. Many improvements have been already mentioned in
previous issues. A committee to look after the requirements of the pilgrims has
been constituted.
Education.
The Government have increased the number of schools and classes and added
further members to the missions sent to study in Egypt.