File 160/1903 'Persian Gulf: El Katr; appointment of Turkish Mudirs; question of Protectorate Treaty with El Katr' [‎168r] (340/860)

When I told the Wall that Yusuf was still at Wakra, he declared there
must have been some misunderstanding between himself and Hassa over the
orders, and he wrote again yesterday.
The late Mndir of Zobara, Arabi Effeudi, has returned to Basrah.
Telegram, dated tlie 2nd July 1903*
From—The Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , Shiraz,
To—The Foreign Secretary, Simla.
Gaskin reports the arrival of Abdol Karim, Mudir designate for El Odeid,
at Bahrein eu vouta for Basrah. He gives out that his appointment at El
Odeid has been cancelled.
No. 6 S.A., dated Shiraz, the \ th July 1903.
From— Lieutenant-Colonel C. A. Kemball, C.T.E., Officiating Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency.
in the Peisian Gulf,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign Department.
In continuation of the previous correspondence on the subject of the
appointment of Turkish officials to ports on Katr, I have the honour to
No. 129, dated the 28th June 1903. forward, for the information of the Gov
ernment or India, copy of a letter from
the Assistant Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. at Bahrein. From the concluding portion of
Mr. Gaskin’s letter, it appears to be certain that Yusuf Beg has left Wakra
and is now at El Bidaa.
No. 129, dated Bahrein, the 28th June 1903.
From—J. C. Gaskin, Esq., Assistant Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. at Bahrein,
To— Captain V. deY. Hunt, Fiist Assistant to the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian
Gulf.
In continuation of my letter No. 125, dated the 21st June 1903, I have
the honour to report that Abdul Karim Effendi, hearing that the S.S. Henry
Bolckow was to arrive here shortly and was going to Basrah, he postponed
his departure with a view to proceed by that vessel. Immediately after the
departure of the mail steamer for Bushire the S.S. Hoseinee arrived here, and
it appears that Abdul Karim Effendi’s family joined some other passengers
at Basrah and came by the latter vessel; and there being no further necessity
for his proceeding to Basrah, Abdul Karim Effendi left Bahrein with family for
Al Hassa via Ojair on Thursday afternoon.
The Kaimmakam of Al Bidaa, Abdul Kadir Effendi, arrived here on the
25th instant on his way to Al Hassa. He informed my confidential agent
that he received a letter from the Mutessarif about three weeks ago to the
effect that he should proceed to Al Hassa, as he wished to discuss Katr affairs
with him, and that, as Yusuf Beg had nothing to do at Wakra and was at El
Bidaa, he appointed the latter to act for him during his absence from the post;.
I have received a letter from a correspondent in Al Bidaa corroborating this
information.
No. 140, dated Bn shire, the 24th July 1903.
Pj.qoj Captain V. deV. Hunt, for Officiating Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian
Gulf,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign Department.
In continuation of the correspondence ending with Lieutenant-Colonel
Kemball’s letter No, 6 S.A., dated the 10th July 1903, I have the honour to
forward, for the information of the Government of India, copy of a letter from