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Coll 17/11 'Iraq. Relations with Arab Sheikhdoms of the Persian Gulf. Propaganda against Kuwait' [‎53r] (105/607)

The record is made up of 1 file (303 folios). It was created in 26 Mar 1932-19 Aug 1939. It was written in English. 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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[ This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty’s Government, and should he
returned to the Foreign Office if not required for official use.]
(E 2116/66/91)
2149
To IRAQ .
Code and cypher telegram to Mr. Houstoun-Boswall, (Bagdad).
Foreign Office, 30th March, 1939, 6.20 p.m.
No. 98.
0 : 0 : 0:0
(R begins)
V\^ v Your telegram No. 91 [of March 25th: Koweit-Iraqi relations].
I entirely approve your language.
2. It is deplorable that in spite of friendly sentiments
expressed by idng Cfhazi and his Ministers propaganda against Koweit and
violations oi Koweit territory continue. Latest incursions of Iraqi
police are indefensible and it would in any case be impossible for
His Majesty's Government to advise Sheikh to receive King Ghazi's
messenger until adequate amends for these incursions had been received.
3. It now appears, moreover, that the messenger would be sent on
an official mission and that it is even contemplated that he should
give advice to the Sheikh about administration of his country.
4. The Sheikh is precluded by his treaty engagements from
receiving the agent or representative of a foreign power except with
the consent of His Majesty’s Government and it must be clear to the
Iraqi Government that His Majesty's Government could in no circumstances
permit any interference in the internal affairs of Koweit. If there-
fore the Iraqi Government wish to make to the Sheikh any communication
other than a message of mere courtesy this should be made in the normal
way through you.
5. Provided you see no objection, you should speak to the Minister
for foreign Affairs m the sense of the foregoing paragraphs,
r 6u Y ? u should also urge him strongly to agree to Iraqi cooperation
in the early demarcation of the frontier in order that the risk of
•incidents may be lessened (see Political Resident’s telegram No.150
L [of March 22nd]), (R ends).
1. I do not wish to hold up credits negotiations on account of
Iraqi attitude towards Koweit or to use threats at this stage. But
assuming negotiations lead to an agreement it may be difficult to put
that agreement into effect unless Iraqi attitude has meanwhile improved
i Addressed to Bagdad No.98; repeated to Bushire No. 7 and Koweit *
\No. 2.

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The file contains correspondence regarding Iraq's relations with other Arab nations, predominantly with Kuwait. The papers dated 1932-1934 discuss British concerns over moves to institute closer relations between Iraq and Kuwait, as well as smuggling, Pan-Arabism in the Gulf, and Ibn Saud's concerns over Iraqi ambitions. Papers dated 1938-1939 concern the status of Kuwait as an independent Shaikhdom under British protection, and apparent Iraqi desire to annex Kuwait. These papers include samples of propaganda published in a number of Iraqi newspapers, and summaries of broadcasts made by King Ghazi's broadcasting station, Qasr al-Zihour (folios 63-75).

The correspondents are: the 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. Political Department; the Colonial Office; the Foreign Office; 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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; 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; and HM Ambassador to Iraq.

The file contains dividers which give lists of correspondence references found in the file by year. These are placed at the end of the correspondence (folios 2-4).

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1 file (303 folios)
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The papers are arranged in rough chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 303; 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 2-302; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.

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Coll 17/11 'Iraq. Relations with Arab Sheikhdoms of the Persian Gulf. Propaganda against Kuwait' [‎53r] (105/607), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/12/2864, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100042256961.0x00006c> [accessed 28 March 2024]

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