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Coll 6/21(2) 'Saudi Arabia: Relations with H.M.G.: Saudi Legation in London and British Minister in Jeddah. Prolongation of Treaty of Jedda.' [‎182r] (363/761)

The record is made up of 1 file (379 folios). It was created in 14 Jan 1935-12 Apr 1947. It was written in English and Arabic. 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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"by shouts from all corners ’/God save Palestine from the Jews”
and exchange of words "between the pilgrims w Seeing this
Basyuni laughingly said that they were there not to discuss
politics? and then ended his speech and left regretting his
^ inability to stay longer as he was? and in fact he looked?
very tired*
Afterwards they requested the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem to
give tnem a fev r words but he w r as very firm in refusing saying
that if he knew before that bhey wanted a speech from him he
would have willingly accepted their request? but at that moment
o But the youths went on
last stood up and said
he was unable to say anything at all
requesting him for a few words he at
”1 thank you very much for insisting
I have nothing to say at the moment?
you since you did not give me a hint
words he asked their leave to let him go? but they were not
satisfied with his apologies and persisted to hear him say
any thing o Whereupon he gave a very brief, talk on religion
and gave them some advice? but he never touched any points on
Palestine or even the Heria7.- and his aneenh
to hear me? but I am sorry
and the fault lies with
beforehand”„ Saying these
speech was just an
ordinary oner He left amongst the cheers of all those present
Later an Egyptian doctor? employed in the Saudi Government
gave a speech? which was in favour and praise of Ibn Baud's
Governmentc fie talked in length about an all Islamic League
to be held every year in Mecca or Mina to fulfil the real aim
for which Haj was meant* He pleaded all the pilgrims to look
upon this country as theirs - the land which they face five
A
..me s a
■’abia
day for pra
He said everybody should consider
as his native land ’’There should be no question of
nationality? we are all Muslims and we should love and
sacrifice ourselves for the land of Islam before anything else."
He then talked in brief on other subjects. Coming to the
Palestinian question he expressed the Hejazi sympathies and said
that Ibn Baud is carefully following the latest developments
and is doing his best to get the best terms for their brothers
in P
aies i' i pie,
Theji Anis Naja? from Beirut? gave a speech which was greatly
appreciated for the blunt manner in which he expressed it.
Pegardixpg the Kejaz he said after giving a brief account of what
the Chiyistiaui Missionaries are doing all over the world. He
j-'hen gave tbiem Instances saying "Look at the schools they build
jG educats ♦our boys and at the same time acquaint them with
Chrq st ianit:y" Addressing the Hejazi youths he continued
n HQ)w do youi expect these young people under the missionaries'
influence to leave their comfortable homes and come for Haj? to
e -Vchange '♦their palaces with huts and aeroplanes for camels?
it is tfriis young generation whom we want to acquaint with our
religicbn ? but they are far out of reach under the present
circum is t ances"* Referring to the Hejazi press he called it a
baby still in need of great care and attention? and criticised
"Umipi a p qura" in not publishing the suggestion he placed before
Ibpq Sau d by merelv pointing to it by saying "some pilgrims
/have

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This file, like the previous volume (IOR/L/PS/12/2087), concerns relations between the British Government and the Government of Saudi Arabia.

The file largely consists of copies of Foreign Office correspondence, mainly between His Majesty's Minister at Jedda (Sir Andrew Ryan, Sir Reader William Bullard, Hugh Stonehewer Bird, and Stanley R Jordan successively) and officials of the Foreign Office. Other prominent correspondents include the following: the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs; His Majesty's Chargé d’Affaires to Jedda (Albert Spencer Calvert, succeeded by Alan Charles Trott); His Majesty's Ambassador in Baghdad (Sir Kinahan Cornwallis); Ibn Saud [‘Abd al-‘Azīz bin ‘Abd al-Raḥmān bin Fayṣal Āl Sa‘ūd]; Amir Faisal [Fayṣal bin ‘Abd al-‘Azīz Āl Sa‘ūd], Minister of Foreign Affairs for Saudi Arabia; officials of the Colonial Office and the War Office.

The correspondence documents the progression of negotiations for a general settlement between the two governments, which would result in the initial prolongation of the validity of the Treaty of Jedda (the treaty signed between Britain and Ibn Saud in 1927, which initially expired in September 1934) for a period of seven years from 1936 (and for another seven years from 1943).

In addition to discussing matters relating to the proposed general settlement (e.g. the eastern and south-eastern boundaries of Saudi Arabia, slavery regulations, arms traffic, and Saudi debts), the correspondence also documents various visits and meetings, including the following:

  • The visit of Amir Saud [Āl Sa‘ūd, Sa‘ūd bin ‘Abd al-‘Azīz, heir apparent of Ibn Saud] to Britain (17 June-1 July 1935), accompanied by Fuad Bey Hamza, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs for Saudi Arabia.
  • Further meetings at the Foreign Office between Fuad Bey Hamza, Hafiz Wahba (Saudi Minister in London), Sir Andrew Ryan, George William Rendel (Head of the Foreign Office's Eastern Department), and other Foreign Office officials, in July 1935, following on from meetings in September 1934.
  • Sir Andrew Ryan's meetings with Ibn Saud in Riyadh in December 1935 and in Jedda in February 1936.
  • Four interviews held between Ibn Saud, Sir Reader William Bullard and George William Rendel, in Jedda, during March 1937.

Also discussed are matters relating to the Second World War, including:

  • An exchange of letters between Ibn Saud and the British Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain, in early 1939, which principally relate to Ibn Saud's concerns regarding his country's security in the event of the beginning of general hostilities.
  • German radio broadcasts in Jedda during the first few weeks of the Second World War and their possible effect on the Jedda population.
  • The possibility of Iraq and Saudi Arabia formally joining the Allies in the Second World War.

In addition to correspondence the file includes the following: a copy of a programme for Amir Saud's visit to Britain (ff 339-348); exchanges of notes (in English and Arabic) between the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the British Legation at Jedda, confirming the prolongation of the Treaty of Jedda, dated 1936 and 1943 respectively (ff 189-192 and ff 4-5); a sketch map showing air routes over Saudi Arabia and Iraq (f 31v).

Although the material in this file falls inside the date range of 1935-1943, the final document in the file does include an additional date stamp which is marked '12 April 1947'.

The file includes two dividers which give a list of correspondence references contained in the file by year. These are placed at the back of the correspondence.

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1 file (379 folios)
Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 380; 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. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.

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