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Coll 17/10(1) 'Internal: political situation; relations with HMG' [463v] (931/982)
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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Domestic Policy.
The reorganisation and improvement of the Administration and the raising
of the standard of efficiency therein by
(a) Examining State establishments and the classification and distribution
of duties (or appointments) in accordance with requirements.
(b) The adoption of methods calculated to ensure the raising of the standard
of efficiency among officials.
(c) The application of a stricter measure of control and inspection of official
works.
The drawing up of a balanced budget having regard to the following
(a) The limitation of normal expenditure to the lowest possible figure
compatible with the proper carrying out of the public services.
(b) The revision of the Five-Year Plan on the basis of including therein the
more necessary and more beneficial of the major fruitful and develop
ment works, and the allotment of the oil receipts for such works.
The exertion of efforts calculated to lead to the finding of foreign markets
for Iraqi produce.
Consideration of the possibility of improving the method of collection of the
animal (Koda) tax.
Improvement of agriculture in general, including the regulation of the
obligations and rights of cultivators, and seeing into the establishment of
agricultural industries.
Strengthening the army, and consideration of the best methods to be adopted
for the people to participate in the service of national defence.
Lending attention to public education with a view to :—
(a) Expanding primary instruction and making it more adaptable to
practical needs.
(b) Making the curricula such as will ensure the development of the spirit
of self-reliance and (love of) work.
Expansion of health organisations, in particular those relating to the
combating of diseases.
Development of the judicial system.
Amendment of the Tribal Disputes Regulation so as to render it consistent
with the provisions of “ general (?) laws having regard to tribal customs.
Regulation of labour affairs and ensuring the rights of workmen.
Seeing into the improvement of the conditions of municipalities in general,
and the lending of financial assistance to Amanat-al-Asimah to enable it to under
take certain schemes for the betterment of the capital.
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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).
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (487 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in rough chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.
- Physical characteristics
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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- Coll 17/10(1) 'Internal: political situation; relations with HMG'
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- 148r:148v, 209r:209v, 226r:226v, 363v:364v, 380r:380v, 428r:429v, 463r:463v
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- Government of Iraq
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