ملف رقم ٣٧ لسنة ١٩٠٥، جزء ٢، "تخطيط حدود عدن" [و‎‎١‎٢‎٤] (٧٩٦/٢٥٢)

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The Political Resident,
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In view of the probable move of the Boundary Com
mission to commence delimitation to the north east, I have the
honour to propose the following arrangements for the occupation
of Dthala*
2* Although the Turkish Commissioners have received
orders to evacuate the posts complained of, all previous experi
ence warns us that unless the pressure under which these orders
were obtained is continued, every possible means will be taken
advantage of to minimise their effect* It is already evident
that they are trying to maintain their occupation of the coun
try under dispute by means of Arab levies, and it may be neces
sary to take summary measures for their withdrawal, as well as
that of the regular troops* I consider therefore that it will
be necessary to occupy Dthala or a suitable position in the
neighbourhood with a force approximately equivalent to the Turk
ish force at Jaleia, which latter will probabljr, when reinforced
by the garrisons to be withdrawn from the other posus, amount
not less than 400 men with 4 or 5 guns* i would recommend
part of the force should consist of British troops*
I would suggest that the moveable column as airead^
ed should be mobilised, and a portion sent to Dthala, wh.i- - 0
remainder be kept at Musemir*or some point in the Tiban /alio.,
where owing to the
animals should remain*
^ bulk of the transport
ample water supply, the dux.c
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