ملف ١٩٢١/٢٧٩٤، الجزء ٥، "الخليج الفارسي: النفط: البحرين." [و‎‎١‎٤] (٥٢٤/٢١)

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Qonfi&antial•
No.72-D/7 7th Novanher,; 1935*
The Eon*hie the Political Resident
in the Persian Gulf,
Bushire.
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We have the honour to refer to our letter No*
72-D/7 of 4th October 1933, in which we stated that Mr.
A*H.T.Chisholm would resume our discussions with H.E.
the Shaikh of Qatar in Dohah shortly after 12th October.
¥e beg to state that Mr*Ohisholgt arrived in
Dohah on 15th October, returning to Bahrain on 30th
October* When in Dohah discussions proceeded with the
Shaikh, and we have advanced considerably from the
position as reported in our letter No.?2-S/7 of 2nd
August 1933 to you. It was not, however, possible to
reach a final conclusion, as certain points arose which
had to be referred to our London Principals for examina
tion and decision, and it was therefore agreed with
the Shaikh to refer these points by telegram to our (
London Principals and to convey their reply to him as
soon as possible, with a view to early conclusion of
these discussions. The Shaikh extended every courtesy
and consideration to our representative, and appears
desirous of concluding an agreement with us at an
early date.
It has now been decided that Mr.Chisholm
must visit London for discussion of the remaining points
outstanding between the Shaikh and ourselves, leaving
Basrah by Imperial Airways on 9th November. We are
sending our Mirza Juma to Qatar to inform the Shaikh
that our resumption of discussions with him will there
fore be slightly delayed, but that we look forward to
their resumption, and hope for a successful conclusion,
at an/ early date.
We have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servants,
for ANGLO PERSIAN OIL COMPANY LTD.,
(Sd.) E.E.0.Elkington,
General Manager.
Copy to;- Political Agent,
Bahrain.