File 3300/1916 Pt 3 'Aden News-Letters: 1919-20' [‎371r] (97/633)

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I'hey laid rarioue requests before me in writing -
^ among theru the previously expressed desire for Turkish rule
referred to in my telegram.
ihe three main conflicting elements in Hodeida are
local Arabs, foreign Arabs and bomalis, and the Indians and an
officer of experience is required to lead and control them and
establish confidence.
At Kamaran it is most desirable that the future of the
Lazar ette should be decided.
Orders have been issued regarding the buildings and
staff of the place but a great deal remains to be done if His
Majesty’s Government is to be responsible for the administration
of the Island and Lazaretto.
At balif it is melancholy to see the loss of valuable
machinery which has taken place owing to the action of the salt
laden atmosphere. There is great wealth in the salt quarries in
which of course no work is now carried on. An English syndicate
|has asked for permission to obtain a concession for the salt
iworks from the Idrisi and their local agent is being informed
;hat there is no objection to approaching him in a purely
private capacity.
(signed) T.J£. bcott.
Major General.
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