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'File XXXIV/3 PROLONGATION of COMMERCIAL TREATY. 1919-1931' [‎114r] (238/510)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (247 folios). It was created in 16 Jan 1919-26 Oct 1931. It was written in English and Arabic. 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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NOTE.
We, the undersigned, have agreed to what follows:
That the Treaty of Friendship, Commerce, and Navigation
between Great Britian and Muscat, signed on the eighth day
of Shaban 1308 H. , corresponding to the 19th March 1891,
will be prolonged by this writing notwithstanding all, or
any correspondence between His late Highness Saiyid Faisal
bin Turki and the Glorious British Government in the matter
of the revision of that Treaty. And it will remain in forec
for a period of one year from this eleventh day of February
1923 corresonding to the 24th Jamadi-al-Akhir 1341 H, unless
a. suitable treaty by agreement between His Highness the
Sultan of Muscat and Oman and the Glorious British Govern
ment be substituted for that ancient treaty aforesaid. It is
also understood that it shall be open to the Dominion of
Canada and Commonwealth of Australia to withdraw from the
aforesaid Treaty at any time on notice toeing giyen to that
effect toy His fejeety's Representative at Muscat.
In confirmation thereof, v.’e_,that is, I Taimur toin
Faisal, Sultan of Muscat and Oman, with my own hand, and I
Major M. E. Rae, duly authorised agent for that propose on
behalf of the Glorious British Government, have signed this
writing and five copies and have affixed our seal thereto.
Done at Muscat this eleventh day of February 1923
corresponding to the 24th Jamadi-al-Akhir lo41 H
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The volume contains correspondence in the form of letters, reports and notes between British officials in Muscat, Bushire, and New Delhi and the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman regarding the renewal of the Anglo-Muscat Commercial Treaty of 1891. The original Treaty was signed between the British Government and the Sultan of Muscat and Oman, Faisal bin Turki al-Bu Sa‘idi. The renewal of the Treaty was upon the request of the Sultan of Muscat and Oman, Taimur bin Faisal bin Turki al-Bu Sa‘idi. The Treaty was renewed on the 11 of February of each year between 1919 and 1931. The renewed treaties of 1919-1926 were signed 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 charge and the Sultan, whereas, the treaties renewed between 1927 and 1931 were signed 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 charge and the Council of Ministers on behalf of the Sultan.

Up until 1922, the wording of the Treaty was the same as that in 1891; however, in 1923 a new line was added to the wording of the Treaty which gives the right to the Dominions to withdraw from the Treaty whenever they want. This was done upon the Dominions’ request. The renewed Treaty of 1924 included a line about the right of Canada to withdraw, and that Australia had already withdrawn. All treaties from 1925 onwards included a line about the right of Canada and Ireland to withdraw and that Australia had already withdrawn.

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1 volume (247 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 247; 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. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 2-247; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves.

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