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the dispute to his own advantage by securing the agreement
of all concerned to the appointment o.f a Qadhi from Muscat.
It was further agreed that the new Qadhi should fly His -
Highness* flag and conduct his affairs in the name of the
Sultan.
For the firstlirae in the recent history of Muscat,
a representative of the Ruling Family, Saiyid Tariq bin Taimur
visited Dhahirah area. The visit was made in July and Au
gust and Saiyid Tariq was well received throughout his tour.
(b) Local.
Ismail bin Khalil Ar Rassasei, Chief Wall and Wall
of Mutrah together with Anwar al Kh&tib, Headmaster of the
Saldieh School, proceeded on leave to Palestine in July.
Their places were taken by Saiyid Sultan bin Hamood and
Saiyid Thuwaibi bin Shihab, respectively. It became evi
dent during the month of Ramadhan that the former was not
equal to the task of controlling affairs of Mutr&h. Tension
between the Khoja and Baluch communities, allowed to grow
unchecked, led to stabbing affrays and a threat of serious
rioting. The situation returned to nomal after ten ar
rests had been made by the Muscat Government and the Poli
tical Agent.
Saiyid Saud bin All, Vali of Sur and one of Muscat's
most capable officials was unfortunately forced to relinquish
his charge in September owing to ill-health. He subsequently
died at Mutrah in November. His place at Sur was taken by
Saiyid Hamood bin Hamad pending the appointment of a permanent
successor.
The following transfers amongst Walls were made by
the Sultan during the year: Saiyid Saud bin Badr from -
Khassab to Gv«dur, Saiyid Hamad bin Hilal from Gwadur to Sur,
to relieve Saiyid Haoood bin Hamad.
IV. TRADF .
(1) The following table gives the comparative values
of imports and exports during the last three years:
Tear Imports Exports.
1942- 43 Rs.63,40,792/- Rs. 81,18,976/-
1943- 44 Rs.1,43,82.740/- Rs. 1,28.34-679/-
1944- 45 Rs.1,73,17,100/- Rs. 1,57,66 400/-
A1though rising price levels have been responsible
for these Increases, there has also been a general increase
in quantities of goods Imported. The following table shows
the average price per package:
Tear Imports
1942- 43 Re. 34/3 '
1943- 44 Re. 93/7
1944- 45 Ra. iz, 1 1 1 ?
The following table shows the percentage of imports
and exports from and to other countries:
Imports