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Coll 6/8(1) 'Printed Series: 1929 to 1938.' [‎341r] (686/1062)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (527 folios). It was created in 6 Jan 1929-15 Jan 1938. It was written in English 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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Commandant Iraq Police reports from Obeid that raiding parties killed two
Iiaq tn jesipnn on the 5th and raided sixty camels on the 6th. Police cars pursued
raiders but turned back on seeing them enter Bin Sand’s camp I do not feel able
to press Iraq Government to send their police into Koweit territory in fact of these
arguments. I am consulting Iraq Government as to their willingness to intern
any rebels who may surrender in Koweit territory either to H. M. Government or
to Sheikh Koweit and will telegraph result.
(117)
(Received on 26th January 1960, with Political Secretary’s letter No. 2, dated the 9th
January 1930).
Telegram from the High Commissioner of Iraq, to the Secretary of State
for the Colonies, No. 14, dated the 7th January 1930.
Prime Minister asked to see me this morning and brought letter from himself
marked very urgent gist of which is as follows. Begins. Since Bin Sand is now
encamped close to Iraq Frontier, Iraq Government feel excellent opportunity
presents itself for a joint meeting in order to discuss settlement of outstanding
questions between the two Governments. Faisal is so impressed with the necessity
for seizing this opportunity of making friendly overtures to a neighbouring King
on his borders That he is ready to meet Bin Sand himself either in neutral zone or
at some convenient place near the frontier for discussion of these questions. Iraq
Government request me to convey this invitation to Bin Sand. Ends. Prime
Minister explained that Faisal is very anxious to try to dissipate present atmos
phere of distrust between Iraq and Nejd Governments by personal meeting with
Bin Sand and would be glad if I could take part in conference which would probably
be attended by Prime Minister and Cornwallis. Matters for discussion include (a)
disposal of rebel refugees (6) return of loot (c) breaches of Article 4 of Bahrah
Agreement (d) extradition (e) Treaty of Bon Yoisinage (/) mutual recognition of
two Governments and exchange of representatives (g) desert posts which is regarded
as most important of all. Primafac e, I am in favour of this proposal as feeling of
hostility between Iraq and Nejd could hardly be worse* and there seems a chance
that even if conference fails to solve any outstanding questions way might be
prepared by personal contact for a better mutual understanding. Since it is un
likely that Bin Saud will remain near Iraq border for long, I request instructions
by telegram as to whether I am authorised to despatch invitation to Bin Saud as
suggested. If meeting approved and takes place before question of rebel refugees
In Koweit Is settled I suggest that representative of Koweit should be invited to
attend.
(118)
{Received on 1st February 1930, ivith Political Secretary s letter No. 3, dated the 16th
January 1930).
Letter from the Foreign Office, to Colonial Office, No. E.-6762/2322/91,
DATED THE 7TH JANUARY 1930.
I am directed by Mr. Secretary Henderson to acknowledge the receipt of your
letter No. 69184/29 of the 27th December [Serial No. (73)] in which it was suggested
that a protest should be made to the Hejazi Government regarding certain activities
of Sheikh Hafiz Wahba in Koweit.
2. In reply, I am to request you to inform Lord Passfield that the Secretary
of State recognises that the demand addressed by Sheikh Hafiz M ahba to the
Sheikh of Koweit regarding the Awazim, mentioned in the telegram of the 15th
December from the Resident in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , appears to have been made m a
discourteous manner. Mr. Henderson is however disposed to think, as regards the
substance of that demand, that it is not altogether unnatural that Sheikh Hafiz
Wahba should have considered that it fell within the scope of his duties, as liaison
officer between King Ibn Saud and the authorities in Koweit hi respect of matters
concerning the activities of the rebels and the King s operations against them, to
discover and report to the King information affecting the position of the Awazim—
a tribe owing allegiance to King Ibn Saud and originally forming part of his forces
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This volume compiles printed copies of letters, telegrams, memoranda and newspaper extracts relating to Britain's involvement across the Arabian Peninsula during the period 1929-1938. Whilst the correspondence encompasses all matters concerning British interests in the region, much of it relates to Ibn Saud [‘Abd al-‘Azīz bin ‘Abd al-Raḥmān bin Fayṣal Āl Sa‘ūd] and the Kingdom of the Hejaz and Nejd (later Saudi Arabia). Matters discussed in the correspondence include the following:

  • Reports of unrest in the Hejaz.
  • Relations between Imam Yeha Hamid-Ud-Din [Yaḥyá Muḥammad Ḥamīd al-Dīn, Imam of Yemen] and Ibn Saud.
  • Reports of raids and arms trafficking on the Transjordan Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan -Nejd frontier.
  • Reports of the proceedings of British naval ships in the Red Sea.
  • Details of the Akhwan [Ikhwan] revolt against Ibn Saud, including the movements of one of the revolt's leaders, Faisal Dawish [Fayṣal bin Sulṭān al-Dawīsh], and his surrender to the British in Kuwait.
  • Relations between Kuwait and Nejd.
  • Relations between Iraq and Nejd, including a proposed meeting between Ibn Saud and King Faisal [Fayṣal] of Iraq, and reports of a treaty of alliance between Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
  • Objections from the Hejaz Government to Royal Air Force aircraft flying over Nejd territory.
  • The purchase of arms by the Hejaz Government from Poland.
  • Ibn Saud's annexation of Asir.
  • The death of King Hussein [Ḥusayn bin ‘Alī al-Hāshimī].
  • Harry St John Bridger Philby's conversion to Islam, his mapping of Rub-al-Khali, and his reported spreading of Saudi propaganda in the Aden Protectorate.
  • The currency exchange crisis in the Hejaz-Nejd and the financial situation in the kingdom generally.
  • Reports on a survey of the water and mineral content of the Hejaz coastal area.
  • Relations between Soviet Russia and Saudi Arabia.
  • The emigration of Jews from Yemen to Palestine, via Aden.
  • British fears that Italy might harbour ambitions to annex Yemen.
  • Saudi oil concessions.
  • Italian-Saudi relations.

Prominent correspondents include the following: the British Agent (later His Majesty's Chargé d’Affaires) at Jeddah; His Majesty's Minister at Jeddah; the High Commissioner for Egypt; the High Commissioner for Iraq; the High Commissioner for Transjordan Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan ; 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. , Kuwait; 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. (later Chief Commissioner, and later still, Governor), Aden; 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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; His Majesty's Ambassador to Iraq; His Majesty's Ambassador to Italy; the Secretary of State for the Colonies; the Minister (and Acting Minister) for Foreign Affairs for the Kingdom of the Hejaz and Nejd (later Saudi Arabia); Ibn Saud; King Feisal of Iraq; the Prime Minister of Iraq; various officials of the Colonial Office, the Foreign Office, the Air Ministry, and the Admiralty.

The French material in the volume consists of several items of correspondence and a copy of a treaty between France and Yemen, which was signed in April 1936.

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 (527 folios)
Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.

The items of correspondence are divided (roughly) into various sections. Each extract or item of correspondence within these sections has its own number, which is enclosed in brackets. These numbers proceed in ascending (and approximate chronological) order from left to right; however, the sections themselves proceed in reverse, from the rear to the front of the volume, in distinct groups (e.g. for 1929 numbers 1-23, which are located at folios 517-526, are followed by numbers 24-49 at folios 509-516, which are then followed by numbers 50-89 at folios 494-508, and so on).

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Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 529; 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.

Pagination: each section of correspondence within the volume (as described in the arrangement field) has its own pagination sequence.

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