File 1855/1904 Pt 10 'Koweit:- Relations with Turkey. Sheikh's properties at Fao and Fadaghia' [‎120r] (239/398)

No. 945 (Confidential), dated Bushire, the 18th (received 26th) April 1909.
From—MAJOR P. Z. Cox, 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. ,
To—S. H. Butler, Esq., C.S.F., C.I.E., Secretary to the Government of India in
the Foreign Department, Simla.
In continuation of this office letter No. 431, dated nth February 1909,
From Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. , Bushire, to 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. ,
Koweit, No. 430, dated nth February 1909.
From 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. , Koweit, to Resident,
Bushire, No. go, dated 20th February iqog.
From Resident, Bushire, to 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. ,
Koweit, No. - 100 , dated Qth March 1909 .
From 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. , Koweit, to the Resident,
Bushire, No 143,dated the 15th March 1909.
I have the honour to forward copies of the
further communications marginally cited,
on the subject of the Sheikh’s Fao
properties.
2. In any case, at the present juncture, in view of the disturbed state of
affairs at and above Basrah, nothing in the direction of a casual visit to
Sheikh Mubarak’s property by His Britannic Majesty’s Consul at that port, as
recommended in Major Knox’s letter of 20th February, nor, indeed, any special
action by His Majesty’s Ambassador, is likely to be feasible for some time to
come.
L I ™ m ’i. theref0 !' e ’ forwardin g a . C0 Py of Koweit Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. letter No. 143, dated
15th March, to His Britannic Majesty’s Consul, for information, and venture
to think that nothing further is at present needed.
No. 430, dated the nth February 1909.
From Captain A. P. Trevor, I. A., First Assistant Resident, In charge
current duties, ^
To— Major S. G. Knox, 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. , Koweit.
With reference to your letter No. 54, dated the 1st February 1909, regarding
rebuilding of Sheikh^ Mubarak s embankment at Fao, l have the honour to request
that you will, if possible, ascertain how Sheikh Mubarak was enabled to rebuild
the embankment under such auspicious circumstances, and that you will inform
me if his dispute with the Turks on this subject can now be considered settled or
merely in abeyance.
2. As you are aware, His Majesty’s Ambassador at Constantinople has been
requested to urge the Turkish authorities, at a suitable moment, to settle this
matter by arbitration. It is therefore of great importance that he should have
early and accurate information as to any developments that may occur.
3. It would seem best for Sheikh Mubarak’s interests that he should give us
his complete confidence in the matter. Unless he does so, it is extremely difficult
tor us to act effectively for him. Perhaps you will be able to persuade him to see
the matter in this light.
No. 90, dated Koweit, the 20th February 1909.
From— Major S. G. Knox, I. A., 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. , Koweit,
To—The 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. and His Britannic Majesty's Consul-General in the
Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Bushire.
1 hav f ^ hon ! ol L r acknowledge the receipt of your confidential letter
No. 430, dated nth February 1909, requesting that I will ascertain how Sheikh
Mubarak was enabled to rebuild his embankment at Fao and (2) inform you
whether his dispute with the Turks can now be considered settled or merely
in abeyance. /
2 ' u a c?: gr , a E h J ? f y0 , ur ! etter would appear to me to suggest that I should
approach Sheikh Mubarak himself on this matter and encourage him to give
us his full confidence. Sheikh Mubarak is, at the present up river and tnere