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File 2182/1913 Pt 2 'Persian Gulf Situation in El Katr Policy towards Bin Saud' [265v] (532/543)
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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in fact it has already existed for years. Accordingly he proposed to reply to the
Turkish overtures that the questions between him and the Turkish Government ap
peared to him to be matters which could be better discussed at a personal interview,
that he would be moving to the northern end of his territory in the spring after
two or three months, and that he suggested that the Wali should meet him then some
where in the neighbourhood of Basra. He would add (and would also inform
his agents in Basra and Baghdad) that his recent meeting with British officers at
Ojair had iis raison d’etre in the necessity for making some arrangement to faci
litate communication between his officials on the coast and the neighbouring Bri
tish officials in regard to the settlement of commercial and pearling claims and
cases arising between British subjects (and proteges) and the local people; the
apprehension of fugitive offenders; and the co-operation of his local officials in
cases of piracy.
13. As Bin Saud was frank enough to tell us the lines of his proposed reply, we
ventured to say that its terms seemed to us unobjectionable and asked him whether
he had any objection to our communicating its general tenour in our report; to
this he replied that he had no objection, but that he hoped that the British Govern
ment would see therein an earnest of his sincere desire to arrive at a modus livendi
with them, and would exercise their benevolent good offices on his behalf,
18th December 1913. A. P. TREVOR, Major,
at sea.
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.
W. H. I SHAKESPEAR, Captain,
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.
Note .—In order to prevent any misapprehension the note of our interviews from which this
memorandum has been compiled were translated to Bin Saud, and he agreed that they were an
accurate resume of our discussions.
CONFIDENTIAL.
II .—Memorandum of questions raised by Bin Baud regarding Katar and
Trucial Oman
A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates.
.
After the discussion on the subject of arranging a modus vivendi with Bin Saud
had been finished, he said that he had another matter to discuss with us. He then
asked us what was the policy of the British Government in regard to Katar and the
Trucial Oman
A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates.
states. We said that we could not make any definite pronouncement
on the subject, but that as a general rule, as far as we were aware, the policy of the
Government was one of non-interference in internal matters; in the case of the Tru
cial Chiefs we had certain agreements of long standing regarding the Maritime Truce,
the Slajfe Trade and Arms Traffic to which we held the Shaikhs, but we did not as a
rule interfere with their rule on shore. As regards Katar we translated to him
the clause referring to that region in the recent Anglo-Turkish Convention, and said
that we presumed the British policy there would also be one of non-interference.
Bin Saud said that there was a possibility that enemies of his might take re
fuge in some of these states and plot against him and foment trouble—he instanced
the case of his relatives, the Araif, who are now in Katar—and asked what the
C.f., Bahrain and Kuwait Diaries, 1912-13. attitude of the Government would be in re
gard to such cases. We said that we were
unable to state definitely but would be glad to refer the matter to higher authority
with a view to getting the point settled as soon as possible. He was apparently
satisfied with this, but urged that the matter was important to him as affecting his
authority over the adjacent Bedouin tribes. At any time in order to check the
intrigues of such people it might be necessary for him to take reprisals and this
might involve him with the British Government, which he was anxious to avoid.
18th December 1913. A. P. TREVOR, Major,
at sea.
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.
W. H. I. SHAKESPEAR, Captain,
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.
G. M. Press, Simla.—No. C. 614 F. D.—21-1-14.—7.—C.W.M.
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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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