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Coll 17/10(3) 'Internal: political situation; relations with HMG' [103r] (205/513)
The record is made up of 1 file (256 folios). It was created in 29 Apr 1940-24 Oct 1941. It was written in English. 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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FROi-: SAUDI-ARABIA,
Decypher. Mr. Stonehewer-Bird (Jedda)
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D. 12.30 p.m.
R. 7.10 p.m.
22nd January, 1941.
22nd January, 1941.
23rd January, 1941.
No. 45.
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My immediately preceding telegram.
Ihn Saud has sent me a copy of Rashid Ali’s
voluminous reply to his letter (my telegram No. 0315).
Following is summary:
Rashid Ali appreciates Ihn Saud’s advice.
He is surprised at His Majesty's Government's belief
that he is working against them as since he came to power, he
has executed all provisions of the treaty regarding building
of roads and railways, passage of troops and safeguarding of
vital points. It is true he has not severed relations with
Italy but the treaty does not oblige him to do so, and he
must avoid action which might involve Iraq in war. If His
Majesty's Government are displeased with him on this count, why
not with Turkey who not only has not severed relations with Brit
ain’s enemies but still concludes commercial treaties with
them. If His Majesty's Government deduee that his policy is
hostile to them, because Germany has resumed diplomatic relations
[ grp, omtd] that is a delusion (sic). If they judge his
policy from Iraq press and wish to make him responsible for
every written word, demand is exaggerated but he is willing
to accede to it on condition that Iraq National feeling is not
affected. He is careful to give no opening for propaganda
prejudicial to essential interests of Iraq's ally Britain.
He attributed His Majesty's Government's erroneous belief,
that his policy is anti-British to the following:
(1) The frankness of his language when discussing
with His Majesty's Ambassador British policy in Arab countries.
(2) Persons who, ignorant of the true situation in
Iraq, have created atmosphere (?).
(3) Scheming of intriguers whose only occupation is
spreading ill feeling and embarrassing British [?friendship].
Why should he believe enemy broadcasts when he can listen to
his ally's broadcast and has Britain’s written promise of grant
of Independence to Palestine? How could there be any agreement
between/
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This file is a continuation of IOR/L/PS/12/2861. It contains correspondence and memoranda regarding relations between HMG Her or His Majesty’s Government in London. and the Government of Iraq, and documents the reaction of the 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. and Foreign Office to political developments within Iraq. The papers primarily consist of communications between HM Ambassador to Iraq and HM Foreign Secretary, regarding the cabinet of Rashid Ali al-Gaylani, his resignation in January 1941 and the formation of a new cabinet under Taha al-Hashimi, and the resumption of power by Rashid Ali backed by the military in April 1941. The file concludes with papers detailing the escape of the Regent 'Abd al-Ilah, and initial negotiations with Rashid Ali's Government of National Defence.
The papers include detailed discussion of the relations between Iraq and the Axis Powers, and attempts by the British to persuade the Government of Iraq to sever diplomatic ties with Italy. They also discuss British concerns over the growing anti-British sentiment in Iraq, as a result of British interference in Iraqi internal affairs and British policy towards Palestine and Syria. Amongst the papers are intelligence reports on the 'Golden Square' Generals (folios 58-59), and a copy of British plans to undermine the Mufti of Jerusalem, Mohammed Amin al-Husseini (folios 194-195). The file also contains a small number of communications from the Government of Iraq, and from HM Ambassadors to Iran, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the USSR.
Folios 4-8 concern the affairs of the family of the late Khan Sahib Badruddin Khan, and appear to have come from a different file.
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- 1 file (256 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in rough chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 256; 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. Two additional foliation sequences are also present in parallel between ff 2-256, and ff 206-225; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
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- IOR/L/PS/12/2862
- Title
- Coll 17/10(3) 'Internal: political situation; relations with HMG'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:28v, 30r:80r, 81r:95v, 97r:107v, 109r:137v, 139r:250v, 255r:256v, back-i
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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