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'SUMMARY OF THE PRINCIPAL EVENTS AND MEASURES OF THE VICEROYALTY OF HIS EXCELLENCY LORD CURZON OF KEDLESTON, VICEROY AND GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF INDIA IN THE FOREIGN DEPARTMENT. I. JANUARY 1899-APRIL 1904. II. DECEMBER 1904-NOVEMBER 1905. VOLUME IV. PERSIA AND THE PERSIAN GULF.' [181v] (367/384)
The record is made up of 1 volume (188 folios). It was created in 1907. 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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this is inevitable ultimate solution. We should then be responsible for Sheikh
and could insist on reparation to Nejd; but we should also be bound to protect
him against both Turkey and Nejd, neither of whom would dare to move m
such a case. Turkey might be said to have impelled us to such a step by
Wali’s proposals, in face of O’Conorks reiterated warnings. rt :P ^ 1 « n 1 P ffice , v ' 111
know whether objections raised by O’Conor in January 1899 still hold good.
Second alternative is to maintain patch work status quo, to tell Sheikh
that no change in our position towards him is contemplated, to urge him to
compensate Nejd, which he will probably decline to do, unless we find the
money, and to warn Turkey that we cannot tolerate either Turkish ouiccr or
garrison at Koweit. These proposals are makeshift. They will not stop
intrigue, and they cover a policy which in last resort is indistinguishable from
protectorate.
As regards Amir of Nejd, I agree that, while unable to concede his request,
we should°not alienate his sympathy. He is seeking to discover from which
patron he can get best terms, Turkey or ourselves. I would suggest private
mission to him of British officer from side of Akaba, so as to avoid Turkish
suspicions, to be arranged confidentially through Amir’s agent at Basrah. vY e
could explain inability to depose Mubarak because of agreement, hut could
undertake to restrain latter from future aggression and to use good offices to
prevent Turkish aggression on Nejd. Amir’s views about arms and railways
might also be more fully ascertained. Much depends on personality of Amir
of which we know little at present.
58
Telegram, dated the 28th June 1901.
JYom—His Majesty’s Secretary of State for India, London,
To—His Excellency the Viceroy, Simla.
Your telegram of 8th June. Koweit. His Majesty’s Government are
unwilling to incur the embarrassment which might result from the declaration
of a Protectorate over Nejd or Koweit.
59
Telegram No. 1057-E.A., dated the 1st July 1901.
O
From—-His Excellency the Viceroy, Simla,
To—His Majesty’s Secretary of State for India, London.
Your telegram of 28th June. What answer do you wish us to return to
Amir of Nejd and Sheikh of Koweit?
60
Telegram, dated the 23rd July 1991.
From—His Majesty’s Secretary of State for India, London,
To—His Excellency the Viceroy, Simla.
Yours 1st July. Koweit and Nejd. As His Majesty’s Government have
decided not to proclaim a Protectorate over Koweit, the immediate problem is
the discovery of means of maintaining of our hold over the Sheikh, and at the
same time finding a modus vivendi between Sheikh and the Amir. At present
Wratislaw seems to think that the Amir is disposed to treat with us and a
settlement possible, while the season prevents hostility against Koweit. Other
factors in the settlement depend on local knowledge, and, therefore, Kernball
should he despatched to Koweit to study position carefully and report facts,
and make suggestions for a satisfactory settlement. It may hereafter be
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Printed at the GC [Government Central] Press, Simla.
The volume is divided into three parts: Part I (folios 5-47) containing an introduction; Part II (folios 48-125) containing a detailed account; and Part III (folios 126-188) containing despatches and correspondence connected with Part I Chapter IV ('The Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ', folios 28-47).
Part I gives an overview of policy and events in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. region during Curzon's period as Viceroy [1899-1905], with sections on British policy in Persia; the maintenance and extension of British interests; Seistan [Sīstān]; and the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. . Part II contains more detailed accounts of selected topics, including sections on British policy in Persia, customs and finance, quarantine, administration, communications, and British and Russian activity in Seistan. The despatches and correspondence in Part III include correspondence from the Government of India in the Foreign Department, the Secretary of State for India, and the Viceroy; addresses and speeches by Curzon; and notes of interviews between Curzon and local rulers.
Mss Eur F111/531-534 consist of four identical printed and bound volumes. However, the four volumes each show a small number of different manuscript annotations and corrections.
This volume is inscribed: '1907' on the title page (folio 4), and contains a manuscript correction (folio 20).
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The volume contains a list of Parts I-III on folio 4; a table of contents of Part I on folio 6; a table of contents of Part II on folio 49; and a table of contents of Part III on folios 127-129, which gives a reference to the paragraph of Part I Chapter IV that the despatch or correspondence is intended to illustrate.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 190; 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: the file also contains an original printed pagination sequence.
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- 'SUMMARY OF THE PRINCIPAL EVENTS AND MEASURES OF THE VICEROYALTY OF HIS EXCELLENCY LORD CURZON OF KEDLESTON, VICEROY AND GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF INDIA IN THE FOREIGN DEPARTMENT. I. JANUARY 1899-APRIL 1904. II. DECEMBER 1904-NOVEMBER 1905. VOLUME IV. PERSIA AND THE PERSIAN GULF.'
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- Curzon, George Nathaniel, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston
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