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28a. In December 1889, the Mutassarif of Hasa wrote to the Chief of
Bahrein stating that two Arabs Saad-bin-
Exlernal A., February iSgo, Nos. 288-299, Abdullah and Mahomed-bin-Abdullah, who
had murdered a woman in Hasa, had fled to Bahrein. 1 he Chief of •Bahrein in
forwarding the Mutassarif's letter reported 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. that the
men were not in the island, and was thanked for forwarding the letter for the Poli
tical Resident's perusal and advised to inform the Mutassarif of the circum
stances.
2S3. In August 1890, the Kaimakam of Katif and Seyyed Mustafa addressed
the Chief of Bahrein a very insolent letter,
External A., October 1890, Nos. 42-49. ^ ^ demarided the extradition of
an Arab Sheikh, Abdul Rahman of Seyhet, who it was alleged had
been indebted the Turkish Government and had absconded in order
to evade payment of his debt. The Chief in forwarding this letter
complained that the emissary of Kaimakam were insolent in their tone
to him. He also pointed that the Turkish_ officials while demanded
surrender of men absconding from Hasa to Bahrein and that in an insolent
manner, disregarded his own applications for surrender of people absconding
from Bahrein to the Turkish territory. The Chief informed the Kaimakam 's
agent that the absconding Sheikh was not in Bahrein. An attempt was then
made to arrest two dependents of this Sheikh, but this attempt was prevented
by the Chief 's men.
284. Colonel Ross in reporting the facts to Government expressed the
opinion that the action of Seyyed Mustafa was certainly very insolent, but as
the Chief seen>ed to have been to deal with the case so as to avoid suffering
practical indignity, nothing would be gained by referring the matter to higher
authorities.
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Sheikh Abdurrahim was found in September 1890 at Bushire, where
he telegraphed his complaints to the Porte
External A., October 1890, No®. 321-323. direct. The dispute it appears was of a
political nature. He returned soon after to Bahrein, where he received a conci
liatory message from Seyyed Mustafa, requesting him to return to Katif. The
Sheikh replied that he had left Katif on account of illegal proceedings of
Turkish officers and would only return if safe conduct would be promised him.
286. As regards the attitude to be taken by the British Government in
such cases, Colonel Ross informed the
No. 46 of proceedings cited. Chief •
'' It appears that you have dealt with the matter as requisite, but should circumstances
arise in which you require support in maintaining your authority intact and
independent, you may rely on my taking the necessary action?*
287. In June 1891, the Mutassarif of Hasa asked the Chief of Bahrein
in a polite letter for the surrender of 28
External A., February 1891, Nos. 174-176. persons, who were said to have absconded
to join Sheikh Abdurrahim in order to evade payment of Government dues.
The Chief sent the letter to Colonel Ross, but it is not apparent what action
was taken.