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Coll 17/10(1) 'Internal: political situation; relations with HMG' [95v] (195/982)
The record is made up of 1 volume (487 folios). It was created in 4 Nov 1932-14 Jan 1937. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .
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seems highly delighted at the cordiality of his i eception in the Hol\ Cities of
Kerbala and Najaf, where his enemies are generally reputed to be awaiting an
opportunity to bring abobt his’-fall. Here he seems to have been at pains to be
gracious and generous. He has made the necessary airangements for repairs to
certain mosques and shrines/and went out of his way to convey his personal condo
lences to the family and pupils of Naim, a leading mujtahid, who died a short time
ago These activities have given great satisfaction, and in conversation with
me soon after his return, the "Prime Minister seemed relieved and confident
as to the future. Unfortunately, he had to admit that military action had again
become necessary in the Samawa district. It appears that nomad tribesmen on
the 22nd August attacked a newly-established police post in a marshy district
near Khedr, between Samawa and Ur of the Chaldees. A patrol sent to aid the
post was also attacked. Two policemen were killed, and as a result of punitive
air and ground action, twenty-five tribesmen are said to have shuffled off this
mortal coil. Air action is still proceeding, but the Prime Minister regarded the
whole affair as sporadic, and as in no way part of a concerted movement.
8 . As regards the future, much must depend upon the personal relations
existing between Yasin
Pasha
An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders.
and the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Nuri
Pasha
An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders.
seems bent these days on dashing abroad, and always has a good excuse for doing
so. He is, however, more ‘ £ settled 5 ’ of late, and seems to be genuinely anxious
to turn his foreign visits to good account. The Prime Minister shares this
anxiety, and although badly in need of a change of scene himself, is ready to give
Nuri
Pasha
An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders.
all the scope and support he needs. I do not think that he will try
to bask in Nuri’s glory if, in fact, anything comes of the negotiations at Jerusalem,
in which the Minister for Foreign Affairs is trying to bring about a detente
between Arab and Jew, or in the unlikely event of Nuri’s being successful in
effecting a frontier settlement with the Iranian Government. I have the
impression that the two are working in greater harmony, and that they are
sticking to the bargain which they made in June with the blessing of His
Majesty’s Ambassador.
9. I am sending a copy of this despatch to His Majesty’s Charge d’Affaires
at Tehran.
I have. &c.
C. H. BATEMAN.
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The volume contains correspondence and memoranda regarding relations between HM Government ( HMG Her or His Majesty’s Government in London. ) and Iraq following independence, and private arrangements for the supply of information to HM Ambassador in Baghdad from British advisers to the Iraqi Government. The records also document the reaction of the India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. and Foreign Office to political developments within Iraq, and their concerns over the possible impact on British and Indian commercial interests in Iraq.
The following events are documented in the file:
- 1932. Opening of the Iraqi parliament, formation (and change) of cabinets, arrangements for conservancy of the Shatt al-Arab.
- 1933. The death of King Faisal [Fayṣal bin 'Alī al-Hāshimī], the accession and policy of King Ghazi [Ghāzī bin Fayṣal al-Hāshimī], cabinet crises, and protests against the continued relationship between HMG Her or His Majesty’s Government in London. and the Government of Iraq.
- 1934. Political appointments and commercial development.
- 1935. Opposition group activities in Iraq, tribal revolts in the Middle Euphrates area, cabinet crises, Yezidi disturbances in Mosul, and discussion of the Assyrian question.
- 1936. The controversy surrounding the marriage of Princess Asa [Azza] to a Christian porter in Athens, and the proposals of the Iraqi cabinet that she be murdered, or the marriage annulled; suppression of tribal activity in the Rumaitha district; the coup d'état, and instigation of a new cabinet under Hikmat Suleiman.
The bulk of the volume consists of correspondence between the Foreign Secretary and HM Minister in Baghdad. A number of communications and official statements from the Government and King of Iraq are also present. The volume also contains the following items of particular interest:
- Record of a conversation between Sir Francis Humphrys and Yasin Pasha An Ottoman title used after the names of certain provincial governors, high-ranking officials and military commanders. Al Hashimi, ff 426-427.
- English translation of a letter of condolence from Amir Abdullah I bin al-Hussein, King of Jordan, to King Ghazi, ff 403-406.
- Notes on the economic benefits accruing to Britain in Iraq, ff 357-359, 367-369.
- Memorandum regarding the commercial interests of the British India in Iraq, with a list of commercial enterprises, ff 346-351.
- Letter from Humphrys to King Ghazi regarding the continuation of private arrangements to ensure the transfer of information between the Government of Iraq and HMG Her or His Majesty’s Government in London. , f 312; with corresponding letter from King Ghazi to Humphrys, f 298.
- Communication sent by Archibald Clark Kerr to the Foreign Secretary (Viscount Eden), on the coup and its aftermath, ff 26-30.
The volume includes dividers which give lists of correspondence references contained in the volume by year. These are placed at the end of the correspondence (folios 4-5).
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- 1 volume (487 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in rough chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.
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Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 489; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 4-486; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
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