'14/169 Differences between Shaikh Rashid of Um ul Kowein and his brother Naser bin Ahmad, June 1912 to 22 Jany 1917' [‎72r] (152/447)

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Translation of a letter, dated the 8th November 1912, 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. to Shaikh Rashid bin Ahmad, Chief of Umm-el-Kawain.
I was much grieved to receive a report from Kli?.n Bahadur Abdul Latif during
my meeting with him at Dubai that no arrangement has yet been made for a
reconciliation between you and your brother Nasir bin Ahmad, on the line ad
vised by me in my previous letter on the subject. The assistance rendered by
Shaikh Nasir in the capture of arms having been approved by the high Government,
it is not possible to delay the reconciliation between you and your said brother,
and I call upon you, by way of advice to effect it without any further delay. In
view of the favourable reports submitted by me to Government about you in the
past, Your Honour enjoys a very good reputation in the estimation of Government
by God's grace. I, your friend, do not desire that your good name should be
changed with Government in view of this matter which exists between you and your
brother, Nasir bin Ahmad, and I trust that you will accept my advice and do what
is-desirable in this connection in consultation with Khan Bahadur Abdul Latif.
Translation of a letter No. 374, dated the 28h
in the Persian Gidf to Shaikh Rashid bin Ahmad, Chief of Umm-el-Kawain.
As vou are aware, when I visited XJmm-el-Kawain on 12th Zilkaadeh, the incle
ment weather prevented our meeting. The object of my coming was to make a
last endeavour to arrive at an amicable and satisfactory settlement with you of
the question of your relations with your brother Nasir.
I have always, as you will admit, been a good friend to you, but if you will
not take my advice in this matter, you must not blame me for any unpleasant
consequences which may result from your neglect to do so.
I have no likelihood of being able to visit the Trucial Coast A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. again for some time,
and as the matter cannot be allowed to drag on any longer, I have requested the
Senior Naval Officer in tL M. S. " Fox " to take the matter in hand for me.
Therefore on receipt of this letter you will please proceed on board and take
with vou or send on board the sum of 10,000 rupees Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf. in settlement of your brother's
claims ; this being the amount which I consider will be fair and reasonable settle-
ment of them.
If you fail to comply, the Captain will telegraph to me and I shall then address
Government and ask them to exact a fine from you in addition, to show their dis
approval of your intractable attitude. Your friend strongly hopes, however,
that vou will take this last opportunity of complying with my advice and present
instructions. This what had to be explained. May you be preserved and salaams.
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tlie»- 5« rom -the Senior ITaval Officer, (Jask Radio),
To The Resident.
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^ Dated 31-10-13.
The attitude of the Shaikh is truculent and payment is refused.
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He asks us to bombard the place, and says he will go off to his
property in the interior. He adds that, as he does not possess any
ciP 1 dhows or any property near the sea worth worring about etc.. he
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cannot be hurt by GoYernraent.