File 53/1915 Part IV 'German War: Turkey; Caliphate etc' [‎113r] (222/481)

a procaution-
air e a dy been asked far should be ready as
ary measure in case of necessity,,
(?All) that is now necessary is to await suitable
time to start movement r
In conclusion Shereef says he does not write this
in order to bribe Great Britain but to show that it is
important whether lie remains neutral or not r
In a. written aide-memoire Shereef strongly urges
stoppage of all exports from India* Aden and African
ports to Jeddah; suggesting as ostensible reason for
doing so that Great Britain has done all in her power
to help Islam but now that German troops are in Syria
and Ottoman Government is under the thumb of Germany
etc,. His Majesty’s Government must take steps to pro
tect their own interests,. Real reason for this action
is to excite hostile feeling against Turks and Germans,.
Shereef has decided that rising should begin in
Asir this cutting communication with Yemen and he wishes
us to blockade the coastline of Asir very carefully*
Rising will begin at end of coming Arabic month or at
beginning of month after and will be carried on strictly
in conjunction with Idrisic
Shereef will inform us with regard to ammunition
or provisions which he requires by messengers to Port
Soudan who will transfer them to places which he men
tions on Arabian Coastr
In conclusion he lays great stress on absolute
secrecy,.
Original letters are being sent by mail to me and
I will postpone stating my views until letters have been
received and carefully translated*
In the meantime money has been handed over to the
Shereef S s messenger and supplies
originally asked for