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It is also reported that the aforenamed Jassim had fixed contribution
to be levied from the Banians residing at Bahrein, amounting to 600 krans,
which is imperatively demanded.
The Banians have protested, saying this is against rule, and that if there
was no resource they begged that time may be allowed them to collect monies
due to them that they may leave- the country. Jassim replied, it is necessary
yon should pay else I will have to compel you to pay. Up to date they are still
discussing the matter; the money has not yet been paid. Sheik Mahomed bin
Sanee is consentient to the acts of his son. They are in daily fear of the Beddoos,
and keep watch over the countries. The Beddoos attack them daily and carry
away whatever they can lay hands on; they have taken about 4,000 sheep
and about eight horses ; most of the Bahreinees, wBo were residing at Guttur,
have returned to Bahrein.
The Chiefs of the Murrah, who were with Abdul Azeez, son of
Saood, have gone to Bashed, the Chief of the Naeem (residing in the
interior) and told him that if he effected a peace between them and the
people of Guttur, so that they may enter Biddah and purchase what they wanted,
well and good, otherwise he would attack and destroy Biddah completely.
Bashed bin Jabur went to Mahomed bin Sanee in view to effecting an arrangement
between them. Mahomed bin Sanee is apparently willing for peace, but his son
Jassim is not willing. Jassim has all the control; Mahomed bin Sanee has none.
Mahomed bin Sanee collected contributions, amounting to 8,000 krans
from the people and gave the money to the Beni Hajee in lieu of rations and
what necessaries they may require in view to their protecting the place.
Bashed bin Jabur returned to his own place and has withdrawn from further
interference. This is the news that has reached me.
No one has come as yet from Ojair. Those who have come from Kuteef
have had no news.
If after two days I get no news from Kuteef I shall go there myself to
get some.
News-gleanings.
Tour days ago a steamer arrived from Bagdad, named Aloos, with a letter
with orders from Ottoman Government to Bereck Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. . The gist of the letter
was that, when half through Jemadee Tani 1288, they should march on Biad,
and that he, Pereck Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. , would receive reinforcements by land through Yemen.
That he should further forward forces by land to protect Guttur, and that two
steameis should proceed to Biddah with the Chief of Koweit and select there a
suitable place for a (Beit-al Hakon) Government House.
^. . The steamer Assour, with Chief of Koweit, arrived at Kuteef yesterday from
Ojair. They are awaiting Pereck Pasha’s orders in regard to proceeding to
Biddah; probably they will start in about three days.
a t i ^chAta^ bin Pysul and Saood bin Pysul have fought but neither prevailed.
Abdullah is at a place named Negayeh and Saood is at a place called Muhumedee,
They have both sent to Nejd asking assistance.
answered them that until one managed to kill the other
t ey would not stir, because should they assist one of the brothers he might-be
e ea ec an ^ tie other would plunder and destroy them. Their present policy
was to remain neutral.
Abdullah and Saood are at their respective places and appear to have no
forces. The Nejd people do not assist them as they desire.
Pereck Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. takes toll of the Lahsa date-trees, viz., one of every ten.
The Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. has returned to their former owners what Bin Saood took from
them, and merely takes customary dues. *
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