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Coll 30/25 'Persian Gulf: Treaties and Agreements between H.M.G. and Arab Chiefs and Rulers; Supply of Copies to Ibn Saud and the Italian Govt.' [‎193v] (386/420)

The record is made up of 1 volume (208 folios). It was created in 1 Nov 1926-26 Apr 1938. It was written in English, Arabic and French. 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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Article 7/7.—His Majesty the King of
’Iraq agrees to frame an Organic Law for
presentation to the Constituent Assembly
of ’Iraq and to give effect to the said law
which shall contain nothing contrary to
the provisions of the present Treaty and
shall take account of the rights, wishes
and interests of all populations inhabiting
’Iraq. This Organic Law shall ensure to
all complete freedom of conscience and the
free exercise of all forms of worship,
subject only to the maintenance of public
order and morals. It shall provide that
no discrimination of any kind shall be
made between the inhabitants of 'Iraq on
the ground of race, religion or language,
and shall secure that the right of each
community to maintain its own schools for
the education of its own members in its
own language, while conforming to such
educational requirements of a general
nature as the Government of ’Iraq may
impose, shall not be denied or impaired.
It shall prescribe the constitutional pro
cedure whether legislative or executive,
by which decisions will be taken on all
matters of importance, including those
involving questions of fiscal, financial and
military policy.
Article JF.—Without prejudice to the
provisions of Articles XVII and XVIII
of this Treaty, His Majesty the King of
’Iraq agrees to be guided by the advice of
His Britannic Majesty tendered through
the High Commissioner on all important
matters affecting the international and
financial obligations and interests of His
Britannic Majesty for the whole period of
this Treaty. His Majesty the King of
Iraq will fully consult the High Commis
sioner on what is conducive to a sound
financial and fiscal policy and will ensure
the stability and good organisation of the
finances of the ’Iraq Government so long
as that Government is under financial
obligations to the Government of His
Britannic Majesty.
Article F.—His Majesty the King of
’Iraq shall have the right of representation
in London and in such other capitals and
places as may be agreed upon by the
High Contracting Parties. Where His
Majesty the King of ’Iraq is not repre
sented he agrees to entrust the protection
of Iraq nationals to His Britannic Majesty
His Majesty the King of ’Iraq shall him
self issue exequaturs to representatives of
foreign Powers in ’Iraq after His Britan
nic Majesty has agreed to their appoint
ment. ri
Article Britannic Majesty
undertakes to use his good offices to secure

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This volume contains correspondence between British officials concerning a number of requests to be sent copies of various treaties agreed between Britain and rulers/states in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .

In addition to this correspondence, the volume also contains copies of many of the treaties that are discussed (some of which are in both English and Arabic) as follows:

  • 'Exclusive Agreement of the Chief of Abu Dhabi with the British Government, dated the 6th March, 1892' (folio 53)
  • 'Agreement of 23rd January 1899 with Ruler of Kuwait' (folios 54-55)
  • 'Exclusive Agreeemnt of the Shaikh of Bahrein with the British Government, dated the 13th March, 1892' (folios 56)
  • 'Text of Treaty, dated November 3, 1916, and ratified on March, 23, 1918, with Sheikh Abdullah-bin-Jasim-bin-Thani of El Katr' (folios 57-60)
  • 'Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation Between Great Britain and Muscat - 1891. Signed at Muscat. March 19th - 1891. Ratifications were exchanged in 1892' (folios 61-74)
  • 'Agreement Regarding the Cession of Territory by the Sultan of Oman, Dated 20th March, 1891' (folio 75-76)
  • 'Extract from Treaty of Erzurum concluded between Persia and Turkey on May 31st, 1847' in French (folios 77-78)
  • 'Memorandum on Certain Aspects of the Situation in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. as between His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom, the Government of India, and the Persian Government' (folios 102-103)
  • 'Precis of the Treaties and Engagements between the British Government and the Chiefs of the Arabian Coast of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ' September 29 1928 (folios 106-108)
  • 'Memorandum on British Commitments to the Sheikh of Mavia' (folios 179-181)
  • 'Idrisi Treaty - Text of Treaty of April 30th, 1915' (folios 184-185)
  • 'Treaties and Agreements between the British Government and Certain Arab Rulers and Agreements Between the Said Rulers InterSe Affecting the British Government' Manager of India Press, Calcutta, 1926 (folios 186-210).

The volume includes a divider, which gives a list of correspondence references contained in the volume by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.

Extent and format
1 volume (208 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 (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 210; 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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English, Arabic and French in Latin and Arabic script
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Coll 30/25 'Persian Gulf: Treaties and Agreements between H.M.G. and Arab Chiefs and Rulers; Supply of Copies to Ibn Saud and the Italian Govt.' [‎193v] (386/420), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/12/3739, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100056065167.0x0000bb> [accessed 13 May 2024]

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