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File 2182/1913 Pt 2 'Persian Gulf Situation in El Katr Policy towards Bin Saud' [80v] (163/543)
The record is made up of 1 volume (269 folios). It was created in 18 Nov 1913-22 Nov 1916. It was written in English and French. 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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5. Sir Mubarak lias from time to time made to me explanations of his
position in connection with this matter, and summed them up during our
interview yesterday. He regrets not having been able to accept the invitation
of His Majesty’s Government to take part in the negotiations, but informs
me that in any case nothing could have induced Bin Saud to accept the
condition regarding the return of Turkish troops to what he regards as his
ancestral domains. He adds moreover that he has had experience of the Turks
all his life, and that he cannot seriously urge Bin Saud to submit to them
without a guarantee from us. In regard to the Turkish deputation he felt
obliged to assist Saiyid Umar Fauzi Beg to a certain extent, first because he
was the representative of a foreign Power with whom his relations are friendly,
secondly, because he was his guest on the occasion of his visit to Kuwait, and
thirdly, because of the friendship which exists between himself and Saivid
Umar’s father. He did not want the Yali of Basrah in Kuwait as it might
have been difficult to refuse to him that which he could decline to do for
Saiyid Talib, and he had felt all along that he could not help in the negotia
tions. I received in silence this statement, with part of which at least it was
impossible not to feel sympathy.
6. I am sending a copy of this letter and its enclosures direct to the
Government of India in the Foreign Department to save time.
I
Dated the 5th Jamadi-ul-Akhir 1332 (30th April 1914).
From—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,
To —Shaikh Si* Mubarak-as-Subah.
After c.mplimfnts .—I am instructed by my Government to inform Your
Honour that they do not object to your efforts being employed to settle
matters and establish an agreement between the Amir Bin Saud and the
Turkish Government; and I inform you regarding the following desiderata of
His Majesty’s Government in connection with this matter : —
(1) That Bin Saud should not interfere in the territory and politics of
Arab rulers on the shores of the Gulf—Katar is included ;
(2) that his co-operation is required in the suppression of piracy and
in keeping peace at sea generally;
(3) that he should co-operate in the suppression of arms traffic;
(4) that the admission of British traders to Katif should be permitted
and that proper treatment should be accorded them there.
And His Majesty’s Government has already informed the Turkish Govern
ment of these desiderata. This is what was requisite and may you be in peace
II
Dated the 6th Jamadi-ul-Akhir 1332 (1st May 1914).
From— Shaikh Sir Mubarak-as-Subah,
To—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.
After compliments.—I have received your letter of the 5th Jamadi-uI-Akhii
and understand what you direct. With regard to the Turkish deputation U
interview Bm Saud, they are at present with me and will go to meet him
And they have requested me to go with them to the meeting with Bin Sauc
and I haie asked them to excuse me. As to mediation between them, I havi
positively declined it as I explained to them before.
Regarding the desiderata of the Glorious Government from Bin Saud that
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Katcir, and that the subjects of Government should trade in Katif and go evea
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This volume contains part 2 of the subject 'Persia Gulf'. It primarily concerns British policy towards Bin Saud [‘Abd al-‘Azīz bin ‘Abd al-Raḥmān bin Fayṣal Āl Sa‘ūd] following the latter's occupation of Ottoman-ruled El Hassa [Al Hasa]. Included in the volume are the following:
- an account of a meeting between the Bahrain 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. (Major Arthur Prescott Trevor), the Koweit [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. (Captain William Henry Irvine Shakespear), and Bin Saud, which took place at Ojair [Al ‘Uqayr] in December 1913;
- discussion as to how the British will form a working understanding with Bin Saud whilst also pursuing a policy of supporting and maintaining the Turkish Empire;
- a recommendation from the officiating 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. , John Gordon Lorimer, that a British Native Agent Non-British agents affiliated with the British Government. be posted to Katif [Al Qaţīf] to mediate between 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. in Bahrain and Bin Saud's local governors;
- discussion (between the Government of India, His Majesty's Ambassador to Constantinople, and the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs) as to whether or not Britain should act as a mediator between the Ottoman government and Bin Saud, in order to ensure that any arrangement made between the two parties is not hostile to British interests;
- a proposal from the British India Steam Navigation Company to run a local line of steamers between Bahrein [Bahrain], Katif, Ojair, and Katr [Qatar];
- debate over whether a British decoration should be bestowed upon Sheikh Mubarak bin Sabah [Shaikh Mubarak bin Ṣabāḥ Āl Ṣabāḥ] of Koweit prior to the Anglo-Turkish agreements being ratified, following reports that the Sheikh may be about to receive a Turkish decoration;
- Shakespear's account of further meetings with Bin Saud;
- reports of a settlement between the Turkish government and Bin Saud, and of Bin Saud's appointment as Vali of Nejd;
- a translated copy of the treaty between Bin Saud and the Turkish Government, dated 15 May 1914.
Correspondents include the following:
- Secretary to the Government of India's Foreign Department;
- 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. (Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Percy Zachariah Cox, followed by John Gordon Lorimer, Captain Richard Lockington Birdwood, and Major Stuart George Knox as successive officiating residents);
- 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 (Major Arthur Prescott Trevor);
- 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 (Captain William Henry Irvine Shakespear, succeeded by Lieutenant-Colonel William George Grey);
- Viceroy of India (Charles Hardinge);
- Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Sir Edward Grey);
- Foreign Office;
- His Majesty's Ambassador at Constantinople (Sir Louis du Pan Mallet);
- Permanent Under-Secretary of State for India (Thomas William Holderness);
- Bin Saud;
- Hakki Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. [Ibrahim Hakki Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. , in charge of negotiations with His Majesty's Government, concerning Mesopotamia and the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ].
The part includes a divider that gives the subject and part number, the year the subject file was opened, the subject heading, and a list of correspondence references contained in the part by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (269 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.
The subject 2182 (Persia Gulf) consists of 8 volumes: IOR/L/PS/10/384-391. The volumes are divided into 12 parts with part 1 comprising the first volume, part 2 comprising the second volume, part 3 comprising the third volume, parts 4-5 comprising the fourth volume, part 6 comprising the fifth volume, parts 7-8 comprising the sixth volume, parts 9-10 comprising the seventh volume, and parts 11-12 comprising the eighth volume.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 271; 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. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 6-270; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
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- File 2182/1913 Pt 2 'Persian Gulf Situation in El Katr Policy towards Bin Saud'
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:70r, 71r:77r, 78r:86r, 87r:92v, 94r:270v, back-i
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