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Political Ajent, Muscat
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Political Resident, Bushire
October 15th, 19^8. No.ll^.
Council of Ministers are "Tery^anxious about
sitmation in Sur '/here Amirs of Bani bu Ali hare stopped
Binawi caravans from Sur and hoisted Ibn Sand’s fla^.
They fear that unless prompt action is taken the Hina^i
tribes Tr ill attack Jaalan and a serious confla^ration
” r ill ensue, stop. They have asked me to address you tele
graphically and ask for Man-of-^&r to accompany them to
Sur to enable them to tackle the situation, stop. Isa bin
Saleh has also written to Council and to me and he asked
me to represent matters to you telegraphically so as to
jouintain order and prevent bloodshed. stop. Have sent rep-or
on Sur 'tr, last mail.
From Resident, Bushire, No. 1010.
To Political, Muscat. October 16th 1928.
‘ Your 119 I am asking S.N.0. for ship, to proceed Muscat
and have asked for Government’s approval earning Amirs
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th;it he riust make general truce till* Sultan blank other-
'"ise ,ir e ’"ill have to declare blockade Bani bu Ali ships in
all ports. Soon as I get reply I will send message Isa
oin Saleh. I was just dealing with your reports and Jaa
lan question sending, despatch Government. Coming to
Batinah coast in Patrick Stewart in order to come up on
fast mail ^ith foreign Secretary-who is travelling by it
and may be able meet you there about Oct. 21st and discuss
matter unless you consider urgent you should go Sur imme
diately.