File 2182/1913 Pt 4 'Persian Gulf: Policy towards Bin Saud (Capt. Shakespear's Mission)' [‎67v] (132/426)

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No. S.-12, dated the 3rd January 1915.
From— Captain W. H. I. Shakespkar, C.I.E., LA., Political OiBcer on Special Duty,
Central Arabia,
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 The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .
I have the honour to invite a reference to my letter No. C.-5, dated
Koweit, the 20th November 1914, in regard to Sayyid Talib. On my arrival
in this Camp, I found Sayyid Talib awaiting, so he said, the opportunity of a
conversation with me before he started back to Koweit in accordance with
your instruction conveyed to him through Abdul Aziz “ Bin Saud.”
2. In two communications, dated the 1st January 1915, from this Camp,
I have already intimated what passed between Sayyid Talib and myself, and
I have little further to add.
3. “ Bin Saud ” is exceedingly relieved at Sayyid Talib’s departure and
sincerely trusts that he will be allowed to remove himself to India or elsewhere
far enough to prevent any further visits to Nejd. His visit on this occasion
cost “Bin Saud” a so-called loan of £T 1,000 to provide Sayyid Talib with
current expenses. The Amir desires to say that Sayyid Talib is not in his
confidence and statements made by him purporting to represent “ Bin Saud*s ”
views or sympathies should be accepted with reserve.
One copy of this letter is being sent direct to Basrah, Bushire and Koweit,
respectively.
No. Cf.-37, dated Bushire, the 24th January (received 1st February) 1915.
From— Lieutenant-Colonel S. G. Knox, C I.E., Officer on Special Duty (in the
absence of the Resident) Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ,
To—The Foreign Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department.
I have the honour to forward, for the information of the Government of
v Q-ioji.jjji t mi* * India, a copy of the marginally cited letter
Captain Sbakespear, to Resident. the Subject of Bin Saud and his
attitude towards His Britannic Majesty’s
Government.
Telegram P., No. D. S -156, dated t he 6th Febr nary 1 915—^
From—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign and Political
Department,
To — Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Percy Cox, K.C.I.E., C.S.I., 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. , Basrah.
Beference your telegram No. 105-B., dated the 23rd ultimo. The papers
in respect of the proposed treaty with Bin Saud have probably been shown
to you by the Private Secretary to His Excellency the Viceroy. You will
have observed that the following were the terms proposed to His Maiestv’s
Secretary of State for India :—
A. His Majesty’s Government recognises Bin Saud as the independent
ruler of Nejd, Katif and Hasa and guarantee hereditary succession
to his dynasty subject to acceptance by tribesmen of successors
and approval of His Majesty’s Government.
B. His Majesty’s Government are prepared to aid Bin Saud in such
manner and to such extent as the situation may require in event
of unprovoked aggression on his territories by any Foreign Power.
C. In return, Bin Saud agrees, not to have dealings with any other Foreign
Power nor to grant concessions to subjects of any other Foreign
Power except on His Majesty’s Government’s advice which will be
followed by him unreservedly.
D. In regard to other matters His Majesty’s Government and Bin Saud
agree to conclude jointly a detailed treaty concerning them as
soon as such treaty can be conveniently arranged.