Coll 6/19 'Arabia: (Saudi Arabia) Hejaz-Nejd Annual Report.' [54r] (108/540)
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with acts of aggression against Nejd merchants. This arises partly from the
fact that many of them cross
Transjordan
Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan
with large flocks on their way to
Egypt or Palestine. If one or two camels, out of a flock of a hundred or more,
are stolen, it is not worth the merchant’s while to stop, and if he lodges a
complaint it is three months later after his return to Hail or Jauf. The Saudi
Frontier Inspector has been asked by Major Glubb to warn all Saudi merchants
of the importance of making an immediate complaint to the nearest
Transjordan
Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan
police post. It appears, however, that many Nejdi merchants avoid all posts
when entering
Transjordan
Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan
, often travelling by night to elude the customs and
passport controls. If they reported any thefts to the police, the fact that they
were engaged in smuggling would become known. They therefore prefer to
demand reparation through diplomatic channels on their return to their own
country.
40. At the time of the conclusion of the Treaty of Friendship and Bon-
Voisinage between Saudi Arabia and
Transjordan
Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan
, it was decided that the
Command Paper to be published should contain only the treaty and the schedule
of rules mentioned in article 7 of the treaty, and not the text of certain letters
exchanged at the time. This agreement was observed on the British side, but in
February 1937 the
Transjordan
Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan
Government, acting under the misapprehension
that the omission to publish these letters was an error requiring rectification,
published the texts in the
Transjordan
Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan
Official Gazette. The High Commissioner
feared that this might cause some friction with the Saudi Government, but it
was pointed out by the Foreign Office that the texts in question, with the
exception of a list of the Beni ’Atiya, had appeared in the Umm-al-Qura, the
nearest approach to an Official Gazette in Saudi Arabia, in December 1933.
41. A special reconnaissance was carried out in
Transjordan
Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan
between
Mudawwara and the eastern end of Jabal Tubaik, to discover whether an
alternative oar track further to the north could be found. The High Commis
sioner for
Transjordan
Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan
reported that no suitable alternative track existed. He
believed that for that reason and also because the de facto car track had always
been used and the Saudi authorities had acquiesced in its use, the proposal to use
some other track should be dropped. The Colonial Office, after examining this
report, wrote to the Foreign Office saying that it was proposed to reply abandoning
for the present the suggestion that an alternative provisional line should be laid
down.
42. The Saudi Government again brought forward a request which it had
been found impossible to grant a year or two before, that merchants bringing
Saudi imports (usually cattle or cooking-butter) into
Transjordan
Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan
should be given
time to sell enough to pay the customs dues. They suggested various methods
by which they considered this could be made possible, but the
Transjordan
Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan
authorities decided that to give effect to the proposal would be impracticable
under present conditions. The Acting High Commissioner of
Transjordan
Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan
added,
however, that in a revised Customs Law then under consideration it was intended
to make provision for the extension of facilities for the payment of customs dues
at places other than the place of entry.
The Yemen.
43. General relations between Saudi Arabia and the Yemen remained good.
The object of the mission of Saiyid Muhammad Zabara was never made public
(paragraph 32 of 1936), but it was noted that few Yemenis other than the Royal
party to be mentioned hereafter made the pilgrimage. Early in the year Saiyid
Abdullah-al-
Wazir
Minister.
went to Jizan and met there the Saudi Amir of Jizan, and
they apparently came to an agreement on the boundary question. A quarrel
between Saudi and Yemeni subjects about the division of the water supply at
Haradh led to some feeling and lasted about six months, but it was at last settled,
Abdullah-al-
Wazir
Minister.
again being the Yemeni delegate.
44. Three of the sons of the Imam came on the pilgrimage : Abdullah.
Husain and Qasim. They were .accompanied by Abdullah-al-
Wazir
Minister.
and other
Yemeni notables. Owing to some misunderstanding or delay they were not met
by Saudi officials on arrival, but the Saudi authorities did their best to atone
for the mishap. The Princes were treated with Royal honours; they were the
guests of the King, and were kept close to him on all public occasions.
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This file contains copies of annual reports regarding the Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd (later Saudi Arabia) during the years 1930-1938 and 1943-1944.
The reports were produced by the British Minister at Jedda (Sir Andrew Ryan, succeeded by Sir Reader William Bullard) and sent to the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (and in the case of these copies, forwarded by the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to the Under-Secretary of State for India), with the exception of the reports for 1943 and 1944, which appear to have been produced and sent by His Majesty's Chargé d’Affaires at Jedda, Stanley R Jordan.
The reports covering 1930-1938 discuss the following subjects: foreign relations; internal affairs; financial, economic and commercial affairs; military organisation; aviation; legislation; press; education; the pilgrimage; slavery and the slave trade; naval matters. The reports for 1943 and 1944 are rather less substantial. The 1943 report discusses Arab affairs, Saudi relations with foreign powers, finance, supplies, and the pilgrimage, whilst the 1944 report covers these subjects in addition to the following: the activities of the United States in Saudi Arabia, the Middle East Supply Centre, and the Saudi royal family.
The file includes a divider which gives a list of correspondence references contained in the file by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.
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Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 269; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located at the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 2-12 and ff 45-268; these numbers are also written in pencil but are not circled.
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