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killed 45 men ; the A1 Sudan spared S men, but Jasim afterwards ordered his
slaves to kill them. Subsequently Jasim ordered the people of Guitar to
kill any children they might find, and they killed 30, the eldest, of whom may
have been 5 years of age; they also killed IS women who tried to save their
children. The Bedouins with Jasim cried out much and represented that no
Arab had ever done such a thing as kill women and children, but Jasim did
not listen to them. The Bedouins did not kill any women or children, or those
men who gave up th ir arms; they killed only those who fought. Jasim
captured 30 freed slaves and 30 camels, and 40 camels were killed in the fight
round the fort. Jasim afterwards took 2 Kazis of Leeva, Ahmad Bin Ghnis
„ and Fahid, and tvinsr Fagots round them
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(sd.) e. c. b. burnt them alive.* 1 report what 1 have
heard.
No. 4^, dated Cushire, the 8th March 1889.
From— Colonel E. C. Ross, c.s.i , Political .Resident 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,Foreign Department.
I have the honor to submit translation of the marginally indicated letters
1. From Shaikh Jasim Bin Muhammad Bin Thani, ^ the subject of the hostilities between
dated 17 th February u-89. Shaikh Jnsim Bin Mol ammrd Thnni and
A FrJgiS Ase " t ' S0 ' 33 ’ d ““ th,! tioni Yas Tribes under Abu Dhabbi.
3 . From 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. Agent, Bahrain, No. 34, dated 2. It SCCmS boVOml doubt that in his
25 th February 1889. late raid Shaikh Jasim was guilty of atro
cious cruelties rarely committed by the most uncivilized Arab tribes. The
feeling on both sides is so intensely hitter that no ordinary mediation would
avail to effect a truce, and the warfare is likely to assume more serious propor
tions and aspects.
3. The only way of restoring peace, appears to me* to be some joint action
of British and Turkish authorities; and this can only take place if Turkish juris
diction at El-Bida is recognized.
4. I do not propose sending any reply to Shaikh Jasim’s letter of 17th
February.
Dated the 17th February 1389.
From— Jasim Bin Muhammad Bin Tiiani,
To—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. , Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .
After Compliments .—Doubtless it is known to you what acts of oppression
were done by the Manaseerand their friends. I heard that these people had built
a fortified place, and having besought aid of God I attacked them, and obtained
entrance into their refuge; and in that place was collected all the property which
theseyieopJ.e had looted at sea and on land, nobody had been able to take this place
or to^upture these men, but God aided me against them. These Bedouins are
oppressors, and the villagers are worse. When God gave me aid against these
people, and broke them, and killed those whom it pleased him, I was glad to give
you tidings thereof, for they are robbers by sea and on land. And there is firm
friendship between you and me, and I look after those places which you wish,
and over which I have power. Be pleased always to give me news of your
welfare, what seems good to you is pleasing to me.
P. —I am hopeful in God, as he has given me aid against the oppressors,
and has revenged the poor and humble, that he will again give me revenge for my
son who was killed. ^ I have hope in God and in you that you will not counte
nance the intention of the oppressors, and I hope that your subjects and agents
in Oman may refrain from interference in that which does not concern them.
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