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Coll 17/10(1) 'Internal: political situation; relations with HMG' [382r] (768/982)
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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THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY’S GOVERNMENT
p.z.
EASTERN (Iraq).
CONFIDENTIAL.
Oi ft 9
November 13, 1933. ' -L.
[E 6887/105/93] No. 1.
Sir F. Humphrys to Sir John Simon.—{Received November 13.)
(No. 696.)
HIS Majesty’s Ambassador at Bagdad presents his compliments to His
Majesty’s Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, and has the honour
to transmit to him translation of the Speech from the Throne read by
King Ghazi, on the opening of the parliamentary session on the 1st November
1933. ’
Bagdad, November 2, 1933.
Enclosure in No. 1.
Translation of Speech from the Throne, read by King Ghazi, on the opening
of the Parliamentary Session on November 1, 1933.
AS we stand before you this moment with the help of God to open your
distinguished Assembly, there rises before us the painful memory of the founder
of this State and builder of its glory, my late father and father of the whole
nation, whom may God envelope with His mercy and receive into His heavenly
paradise.
He left us after a long and continuous struggle, during which he spared
neither health nor comfort in the service of this beloved home-land. He died a
martyr to duty, bequeathing to us, in the history of his life, which was full
of big achievements and great hopes, a high ideal and a source, from which we
may draw energy and strength for the realisation of what was his aspiration, and,
following in his step, may always proceed forward with our beloved nation.
He received the summons of his Lord with a mind well satisfied, commanding us
to be united and strong. He will face the Almighty God with a peaceful
conscience.
Gentlemen, i
Our relations with the various States are proceeding on a basis of good
understanding and amity. The development and strengthening of these relations
is one of our most special aspirations. The last visit which the one of whom the
nation has been bereaved paid to His Majesty King George the Fifth, and the
demonstrations of mutual friendship and amity which characterised that visit,
have had the happiest effect in the strengthening of the bonds of friendship
between the peoples of the two allied States. Similarly, the result of the work
of the two ministerial delegations to London and Geneva are such as gives cause
for satisfaction.
Some of the Assyrians misunderstanding the objects of our Government
brought about a rebellion, which compelled our Government to take disciplinary
action against them. The great vigilance which the people exercised during that
unfortunate incident has no doubt given a most effective lesson to those who may
contemplate prejudicing the peace and unity of this country.
The endeavours exerted by our delegation at Geneva in regard to the removal
from Iraq of these dissatisfied Assyrians have borne fruit, and it is confidently
hoped that arrangements for the execution of this project will be completed at
an early date.
[963 n—1]
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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)
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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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- Ghāzī I xx al-Hāshimī, Ghāzī bin Fayṣal
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