'File 2/9 Anti-British propaganda' [‎104r] (212/748)

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C&irc^s weekly M A1 Rabita AX Arabia” published the following article
on July 20 th. It is entitled}
” Reformist movements in the Arab Gulf M
" Several reformist movements are taking shape in the
Arab Gulf. In spite of the excessive heat a great activity is felt
among the Arab principalties. British ships are visiting the diffe
rent ports of the Gulf and the British Residents hols meetings with
the Resident General. It is to be noticed that none of them left the
country for holydays. if
” Knowing as we do the situation In the Arab countries, we
cannot agree with the opinion of certain circles who think that the
reforms in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. are due to the British Officer’s influenc
M have seen the efforts of the popualtion in Kuweit and how often
they laid their claim to the Amir Ahmed SI J&ber El Sabbah, before
he accepted it and we feel sure that the British iV esident in Kuweit
has nothing to do with the question.
” Another reformist movement is taking shape ine the Debi
Principalty, xuled by Amir Said Ibn Kaktoum. Awording to the Chief
Editor of Basrah’s weekly ”A1 Sijil” the population is asking for
the following reforms:
1°.- Creation of Public Kelath and Education Services* Creation
of Customs and establishment of Justice Courts for certain cases
and especially for t&ose known as ”E1 Ghoss’ tt cases*
2°Elaboration of a Budget for the Amir’s family, settling the
expenses and income of $he family 5
3°*- Complete freedom for trade and business|
4°•• Nomination of native officers to official posts. In case they W
would not give satisfaction, experts would be called in from other
Arab countries|
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Further, the newspaper publishes the text of the Amir of Kuweit’s
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