File 2698/1913 'Muscat: rebellion against the Sultan' [‎46r] (100/434)

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No. 151, dated Maskat, the 16th (received 2Gth) August
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From— Major S. G. Knox, C.I.E., 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. and His Britannic Majesty's
Consul, Maskat,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign Department.
I have the honour to submit herewith the copy of a letter No. 150, dated
16th August 1913, with enclosures, which I have addressed to the Political
Resident and His Britannic Majesty’s Consul-General in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ,
Bushire.
Enclosure.
No. 150, dated Maskat, the 16th August 1913.
From— Major S. G. Knox, C.I.E., 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. and His Britannic Majesty's
Consul, Maskat,
To— Lieutenant-Colonel Sir P. Z. 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. and
His Britannic Majesty's Consul-General in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Bushire.
As promised in my bulletin of to-day’s date, I have the honour to transmit
herewith, for information, the copy of a series of letters, translated, from the
interior, pointing to the dispersal of the rebel forces at Samail.
A copy of this letter, with its enclosure, is also being forwarded to the
Hon’ble the Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign Depart
ment.
Sub-enclosure No. 1.
Translation of a letter from Shaikh Ali bin Hamad at Taubi to His Highness the Sultan, dated
night of 8th Ramazan 1331 (12th August 1913).
After compliments. —To-night the force of the rebels has dispersed and all
of them have withdrawn the leaders as well as their followers. And this is
extremely gratifying. I hope this is the culmination of their aspirations.
Only As Salimi and the Imam remain in A1 ’Alayah, Samail. The country
remains vacant with the exception of the hold on Bidbid. The fort of Samail
is still in temporary charge of Abdullah bin Sa’id. The fort of Bidbid is in
charge of some of our Arabs and the matter as to what is to he done depends
on you and your servant is (illegible).— Usual ending.
JP.S. —And bestow on us whatever you may be gracious enough to give.
We hope for it.
Sub-enclosure No. 2.
Translation of a letter from Hamad and Saud, sons of Nasir bin Muhammad, to His Highness
the Sultan, dated night of 8th Ramazan 1331 (12th August 1913).
After compliments. —On the night of 8th instant, Hamyar with all his
followers left Samail for their homes. Not a single Riyami remains in
Safalah. Ali bin Hamad at-Taubi only lingers and will probably follow his
Shaikh (Hamyar). The same night Bani Hina went away to their homes.
Your town of Samail is empty, there is none in it. As Salimi and A1 Kharusi
withdrew to A1 ’Alayah. The fort of Samail is in charge of the Bani Rawaha
with Muhammad, son of Abdullah bin Sa’id A1 Khalili (at their head?). In
the fort of Bidbid there are Bani Riyam, being the people of your servant Ali
bin Hamad, the Bani at-Taibih. Hamyar passed by the road along the Wadi A seasonal or intermittent watercourse, or the valley in which it flows.
(Samail) and perhaps some of the notables of A1 ’Alayah were with him.
Their union is destroyed. We pray to God for your help and victory on your
enemies. Isa bin Saleh, too, has withdrawn and gone to Rustaq. His men
took their leave at Khoz and went away by way of Al-Uqq.— Usual ending.