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File 2182/1913 Pt 2 'Persian Gulf Situation in El Katr Policy towards Bin Saud' [119v] (240/543)
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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what form it should be. You know of course that I adhere to my word and am
firm on the matter that may near me towards the freindship of the British
Government and may check my nearing the Turks except in case I connot help, then
I will tread a way good for myself Now Inshallah you may let me know
whatever is necessary, though your first word I had taken by the eye of accept
ance, but you know that a man of business desires to know the reality and to settle
his case and intention is known to you. I request you to let me know through
my protege Yusuf whom I have trusted in order to negotiate with your honour so
that I may (be able to ) look after my interests. May you be preserved and salaam.
No. 404, dated the 10 th April 1914.
From—MAjoft A. P. Trevor, C.I.E., Political, Agent, Bahrain,
To —Major S. G. Knox, C.I.E.,
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.
, Bushire.
In continuation of my letter No. 383, dated the 6th April 1914 (which did not
after all catch the last mail steamer before she left and will reach you with this
letter), I have the honour to forward herewith a copy of my reply to Bin Sa’ud’s
lettter.
Bin Sa’ud sent a confidential messenger with this letter who had an interview
with me. He said that Bin Sa’ud would like to have another meeting with me,
and asked if I could arrange it. I replied that I should like very much to see Bin
Sa ud again, but I did not think it would be advisable for me to go and meet him
now, without sanction from superior authority, as possibly, in view of the pour
parlers going on in London, such action might be open to objection.
. In an y case 1 c o u W not add anything to what I had said at the former inter
view and in my letter No. 514 as I knew nothing further.
Ihe messenger said that Bin Sa’ud had received a letter from Shaikh Mubarak
suggesting a meeting with Binbashi Saiyid ’Omar Beg at Kuwait. I said that
as tar as I was aware, there did not appear to be any immediate neces
sity to arrive at a settlement, and recommended delay. The messenger however
seemed to think that Bin Sa’ud would feel called upon to go if he received'
another letter. My impression is that Bin Sa’ud intends to go and have a meeting
m any case, and is naturally very anxious to know first whether the British Govern
ment has been able to do anything for him.
V,;„, l!"? 8 ‘i! “'I 11 ' 1 '" wllctllcr IsfwuM comply with Bin Sa’ud’s wishes and meet
T r, nM ^ s0 ; provided I receive permission at an early date,
1 could no doubt, make the tnp either in the E. I. M. S. “ Palinurus ” or on the
A -tfanrain It it is not possible to communicate with me soon I do not suppose
ifsoTo Zht W TK ble aS Ithink Bin Sa ’ ud wil1 — go 00 towards iuwaTt
It so, no doubt he will have an interview with 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.
there.
i f A am ^cujpting to send you the gist of this letter by telegram from Heniam
but the mail is late and possibly you will not get it much*sooner. J ’
Translation of a letter No 614 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.
, Bahrain, to Shaikh ’Abdul
A~iz om Abdur Rahman bin Sa’ud,'Amir of Najd.
! ISsSnd^Wilm’?^* 0 ac . W , led g« recei Pt of your letter, dated 6th Jamadi
information which T cn ^ 10 re ^ \ l lave sa y ^ at am a fr a id I have no further
No "IfZs written 8 y ° U ’ 38 1 haV ® heard nothing further since my letter
I wm 0 commrnuri er ,,Z I h ha o Unf ? rtUnatel y j ust ™^d the mail to Bushire, but
any further news I will'cLmuiifcate with 0pp ° rtun]t >'’ ShouId 1 receive
and I w^hZZi^you^waiT Seem t0 t0 be any Very hurr y,
cate with the 5 Politick t . oward8 Kuwait > 1 be g to suggest that you might communi-
had a talk over rV,» A g ent tk* 6 ,)efor e actually having the meeting. I have
nad a talk over the whole subject with your messenger Yusuf.
G. M. Press, Simla.—No. C. 73 F. D.—304-14-36 B. A.
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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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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:70r, 71r:77r, 78r:86r, 87r:92v, 94r:270v, back-i
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