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File 2182/1913 Pt 2 'Persian Gulf Situation in El Katr Policy towards Bin Saud' [‎128v] (258/543)

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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with him when passing through Mohammerah, and enquired from him anxiously-
regarding the relations of His Majesty’s Government with Bin Sand, and their objects
and intentions in the Arab country on the shore of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. . The Sheikh
returned diplomatic replies. He said that it was quite a mistake to think that Bin Saud
had received or would receive any assistance from the British in his rebellion against
the Turks, and that His Majesty’s Government had no object in Eastern Arabia so far
as he knew beyond the protection of their nationals and proteges and the encouragement
of their interests and the preservation of law and order generally 7 . The Vali also
questioned Sheikh Mubarak regarding his relations with England and was told in reply
that the friendship which had existed between his Excellency and the British Govern
ment for generations was a source of strength and satisfaction to the ruler of Koweit.
To this the Vali is said to have returned no answer.
“ At another interview which 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. had with Sheikh Mubarak on the
20th March, the latter informed him that a Bimbashi had arrived from the Turkish
War Department, in Constantinople, with orders to try and induce Sheikh Mubarak to
arrange an interview between him and Bin Saud, if possible, at Koweit. The Sheikh
told the Bimbashi plainly that this was out of the question. The latter then asked
him for a letter to take into Nejd, introducing and recommending him to Bin Saud.
Sheikh Mubarak replied that all he could give would be a brief note quite devoid of
recommendation of any sort. The envoy replied that such a communication would be
of no use. He has since had other interviews with Sheikh Mubarak, but so far as 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. has information has received the same answers.
“ Sheikh Mubarak asked 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. on the 20th March whether he approved
of the replies given to the Bimbashi, and was told that, in the opinion of His Majesty’s
representative, he was wise in declining to be mixed up in matters which did not
concern him. There does not appear to be any truth in the reports which have reached
Bahrein. Sheikh Mubarak, who has received no communication from Bin Saud, is
strongly of opinion that the anti-Turkish feeling among the Arabs of Nejd is so strong
that Bin Saud will not find it possible to make any compromise with the Ottoman
Government, even if he wished to do so. The Bimbashi left for Basra by the mail
steamer of the 25th March.”
I will keep your Excellency informed by telegraph of any developments as
instructed.
I have, &c.
F. E. CROW.

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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:

Correspondents include the following:

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.

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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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