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'File XXV/2 Arabian Affairs (including Iraq). Qatar and al Hassa (Bin Saud)' [20r] (39/56)
The record is made up of 1 file (26 folios). It was created in 11 May 1913-1 Sep 1914. 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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No. 4005-M., dated Bushire, 2 nd (received 17tti) December 3913.
From— Lieutsvant-Ooloxel Sir Percy Cox, K.C.I.E., C.S.L,
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—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign Department.
la continuation of previous correspondence on the subject, I have the
honour to report progress in connection with the proposed meeting with Bin
Saud.
2. He having informed me that he would be returning coastwards after
Resident to Foreign, telegram No. 1791, dated 23rd the ’Id-lll-Haj (10th November) I Wrote
October * to him on the 27th October saying that
I intended to be at Bahrain on or about the 18th November and hoped he
would make it convenient to meet me at O jair on or about the 21st, and that I
would expect news of his movements on arrival at Bahrain.
The same day that I reached Bahrain however a messenger came in. from
Bin Saud with a letter saying that my letter had found him in Qasim
at too great a distance to admit of the possibility of reaching Ojair by the
23st November, but that he was hurrying in and begged me to meet him on
the 10th Muharram at Ojair.
This it is impossible to do without missing the mail by which I have
arranged with the permission of Government to proceed on leave, but if this
meeting is to take place at all it is urgent that it should be brought off as soon
as possible, and I therefore instructed Major Trevor verbally to undertake it in
my behalf accompanied by Captain Shakespear.
I beg to attach a copy of my letter in that connection to Bin Saud and of
the “ sailing directions ” which I have handed to Major Trevor, and I trust that
higher authority will see nothing in them to which exception can be taken.
3. I also enclose for the information of the Government of India a copy of
v „ a report from Captain Shakespear stating
I«o.C.-24, dated ]8t,h November. ,• i 1 ^ i 3
according to current rumour, the nature
of the terms which the Porte hopes to make with Bin Saud.
It seems to me that the final item, if the report proves well-founded, is one
to which we should take exception, if it is contemplated to leave Bin Saud in
control of Katif and Ojair, and I therefore venture to recommend that a timely
decision be arrived at as to the course we should take for the protection of our
interests in case the present report, in regard to this item, is confirmed.
The Government of India will not have forgotten the correspondence which
has passed in recent years regarding the representation of our commercial in
terests at Katif and the continued desire of British Indian traders to settle there.
Our right to be represented has been recognized in principle and, apart from
the capitulations, there seems no reason we should tolerate and fresh an un
friendly compact between the Porte and Bin Saud, to the continued prejudice
of our rights and interests in this connection.
Memorandum setting forth the position as regards Bin Saud for guidance at
the time of the contemplated meeting with him.
It is highly important to have in mind to start with a clear understanding
the policy of His Majesty’s Government towards Turkey resulting from recent
developments of the general political situation in Europe and the Middle East;
on which policy the attitude of Government towards the question of Bin Saud
and his relations with the Turks is based.
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The family having been relegated to Central Arabia for the last 40 years
odd, the present (Amir ?) has lately ejected the Turkish garrisons from the Al
Hasa sanjak and coast and descended to the shores of the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
where he
is in de facto control of the ports of Katif, Ojair and other small posts. As
long as he continues in that position, practically independent of any control, he
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This file contains correspondence between British officials concerning the seizure of al-Hasa from Ottoman control by Bin Saud [‘Abd al-‘Azīz bin ‘Abd al-Raḥmān bin Fayṣal Āl Sa‘ūd] and his growth in power along the littoral. The impact of this development upon relations between Bin Saud and the British Government generally is also discussed, notably the need to maintain neutrality in the conflict between him and the Ottomans. This discussion includes mention of the importance of maintaining the independence of Qatar and the states of the Trucial Coast A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. vis-à-vis Bin Saud.
The correspondence in the file is primarily between officials at the Political 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. in Bushire, the Government of India's Foreign Department and the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. in Bahrain but also includes a limited amount of correspondence (in English translation) between Bin Saud and British officials.
In addition to correspondence, the file contains a document entitled 'Memorandum of Interview with Bin Saud on 15th-16th December 1913' written by 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. in Bahrain, Arthur Prescott Trevor, and 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. in Kuwait, William Henry Irvine Shakespear (folios 24-25).
The file contains an index on folio 2 that lists all the letters contained in the file with details of the correspondents and the date.
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- 1 file (26 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 28; 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.
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