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From Sir P. Cox, Bushire, 13th November 1916.
(Addressed to Foreign, repeated to Secretary of State for India,
and.Basra, for communication to Army Commander.)
033- Dated 13th November. I met Bin Sand at Ojair, 11th November
and 12th November. I will report details as soon as possible, but upshot is
that effective co-operation towards Hejaz is not practicable, but demonstration
against Ibn Rashid is feasible with certain material assistance which I will
specify later. Ibn Saud is now coming on from Ojair to Bahrein with a
view to proceeding thence on a rapid visit to Sheikhs of Koweit and
Mohammerah by water. As I am convinced that this will be highly
beneficial, I have ventured to encourage project, and Commodore is kindly
arranging for H.M.S. “Juno” to convey Ibn Saud and retinue to Koweit.
From Mohammerah, if Army Commander sees no objection, I will arrange
for brief visit to Basra where Ibn Saud will be impressed with solidarity of
our position and extent of our organisation. From Mohammerah he will be
conveyed back to Ojair.
I bn Saud has recently given ocular proof of his hostility to lurks by
arresting their emissary and handing .over 700 camels bought by him to
our agent.
On my pending visit to Koweit, 1 had arranged to deliver C.b.L. to
Sheikh on behalf' of Government. I would recommend that _ 1 may be
authorised to announce on the same occasion the grant by His Majesty of the
K.C.I.E. to Ibn Saud and to invest him with it. I could use my own Star
and Badge or those of the Sheikh of Mohammerah for the purpose.
Decoration was contemplated in foreign Departments telegiam 23 D, dated
7th January 1915.
From l iceroy, loth November 1916.
Secret. Cox s telegram, No. T 33, dated 13th November. Ibn Saud. I
am strongly of opinion opportunity should be taken to invest Ibn Saud with
honorary K.C.I.E. If grant is approved please telegraph urgent orders.