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File 522/1922 Pt 7 'Bahrain: Persian claim to sovereignty; Persian Treaty negotations 1929-1930' [510r] (1024/1126)
The record is made up of 1 volume (559 folios). It was created in 22 Feb 1929-5 Oct 1933. It was written in English and French. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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those ox‘ the Persian, would lead them to encourage
disturbances In the nope of profit to themselves and
the rulers they represent*
jao census nas been taken In Bahrain, but I
calculate that the number of Bin Baud’s subjects in these
islands is greater than that of the Persians.
At present the
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 Bin Baud’s own
request exercises jurisdiction over Bin Baud’s subjects^
but the official recognition of a Saudian Consul must lead
to a demand for the transfer of this jurisdiction to his
own official.
I agree with the A1 Khalifa Shaikhs in saying that
Akhw&n pressure would force Bin Baud to interiere,
through his Consul, in Bahrain affairs to support the
Sunnis against the Shiahs* instances of attempted interr
fere nee have occurred in the past but the power of the
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.
has been sufficient to check intrigues
before they became beyond control.
I would point out that it was in great measure the
enmity between Sunni and Shiab that led to active British
intervention m 1904 and 1923. It was comparatively
simple for the British government to decide its course
action in these years, but 1 venture to suggest that
e presence of foreign consuls in Bahrain would
mplicate the issue to a very considerable extent.
The appointment of a Persian Consul without
dicial powers would ease the situation to a certain
tent, but I can not imagine that the Persian Government,
; officially represented in Bahrain, would consent to the
utinuance of the
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.
-s Jurisdiction over
rsians. It a P l*ars moreover from such correspondence
, x na ve seen that the minister of the court in all his
sgotiations insists on absolute equality between Persia
ld Britain. In the circumstances it is for consideration
letner the retention of the Political Agent’s Jurisdiction
over
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Correspondence, minute papers, drafts, and memoranda relating to Persia's claim to sovereignty in Bahrain. Principal correspondents include officials at the India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. , Foreign Office, Colonial Office, and the Government of India (Foreign and Political Department). Further correspondence, usually included as enclosures, comes from the British Minister in Tehran, the 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. in Bahrain, 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. , the Government of Persia, the Government of Bahrain, the Board of Trade, the League of Nations, the General Post Office, and the Agent to the Governor-General in Baluchistan.
In a general sense the papers cover the interdepartmental discussion of Persia's ongoing claims to sovereignty in Bahrain and how best to respond to and deal with them. More specific matters covered by the volume include Persia's protests to the League of Nations over the matter, articles connected to Bahrain in new Anglo-Persian treaty negotiations, the appointment of a spokesman for Persians in Bahrain, an anti-British press campaign in Persia, and the alleged expulsion of Persian nationals from Bahrain.
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- 1 volume (559 folios)
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The volume is arranged in chronological order from the back to the front.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 561; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in 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 302-321; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
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- File 522/1922 Pt 7 'Bahrain: Persian claim to sovereignty; Persian Treaty negotations 1929-1930'
- Pages
- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:17v, 21r:24v, 35r:47v, 67r:69v, 70v:145v, 147r:222v, 226r:226v, 230r:259v, 262r:267v, 270r:282v, 283v:285v, 286v:288v, 295r:301v, 322r:342v, 351r:361v, 363r:367v, 370r:383v, 386r:399v, 401r:404v, 407r:407v, 409r:415v, 419r:437v, 441r:543v, 545r:546v, 548r:560v, back-i
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