"ملف 19/243‏ II (C 72)‎ الزبارة" [و‎‎٦‎٣] (٤٤٤/١٣٦)

Translation of letter dated 15th RaM Than!
1356 (24-6-1937) from Shaikh Abdullah bin Qasim al Than!,
C.I.E-, Ruler of Qatar, to Captain T. Hickinibo than.
Political Agent, Bahrain.
After Compliments:
I beg to state that it has been ascertained by me
that some five days ago (orders) were issued to the effect
that goods and merchandise should not be shipped to Qatar
from Bahrain. Although some goods belonging to my sub-
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jects arrived at the Bahrain Pier for shipment, they were
detained. I am quite surprised at such an act. What is
the reason for it and on what grounds they have been de
tained? Is it admissible to tike such an act? I am also
surprised to notice these actions going on these days
in Bahrain which are against the laws add rules. I ob-
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serve supplies being sent from Bahrain to the rioters and
insurgents of my subjects such as goods,., arms, men and
ammunition. These are all hostile deeds which the cir
cumstances do not allow. It has also been ascertained (
by me that nay representatives Salih bin Mani* and Nasir
bin Abdullah bin Atiyah were prevented from leaving to
my side after they had terminated the negotiations which
took a long time without any result or avail. I did not
understand for what reason they were prevented from lea
ving. I therefore request you not to keep my above-men-
tioned representatives at Bahrain and that, on the re
ceipt of ray letter, you will permit them to come as their
prevention is considered as an insult to them without any
reason. I am to draw your kind attention to consider
these inconsistent acts as I believe you are from those
brave and noble persons who prefer to follow the right
and equitable way and to see to nothing but .lustice.
Usual Ending-