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'Files 61/12 and 61/16 (D 80) Treaty between Bin Saud and H. M. Govt' [153v] (313/408)
The record is made up of 1 volume (200 folios). It was created in 19 Apr 1923-10 Mar 1930. 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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If neither the original article nor the above alternative prove acceptable to Tbn Saud,
you may in the last resort propose the following alternative draft;—
" His Majesty the King of the Hejaz and Nejd and its dependencies under
takes to maintain, as his fathers did before him, friendly and peaceful relations
with the territories of Koweit and Bahrein, and with the Sheikhs of Qatar and the
Oman Coast, who are in special treaty relations with His Britannic Majesty s
Government."
You should, however, make it plain that the interpretation placed by His Majesty's
Government upon all three variants is the same, and that in suggesting the second and
third His Majesty's Government do not mean to imply a less degree of interest on their
own part or to allow a greater freedom to encroach on the part of Ibn Saud.
9. Article 8, as originally drafted, provided for the recognition by Ibn Saud of
the right of manumission of His Majesty's consular officers at Jeddah and elsewhere.
Ibn Saud, however, made it clear, in the course of his negotiations with Mr. Jordan,
that he would not agree to the inclusion of such provision in the treaty. His Majesty's
Government cannot agree to the abandonment of the right of manumission. They
are, however, willing, if this solution would meet Ibn Saud s dilliculties, to agree to an
exchange of notes, to be published simultaneously with the new treaty itself, which
would make it clear that His Majesty's Government will continue the right of manu
mission as in the past and that Ibn Saud acquiesces in this action. You will exercise
your discretion as to the precise form of these notes.
10. Articles 9, 10 and 11 are self-explanatory and require no comment.
11. There is one other question to which His Majesty's Government attach
importance, namely, that of the settlement of the frontier between
Transjordan
Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan
and the
Hejaz. They would, therefore, welcome the signature by Ibn Saud of the draft
protocol, a copy of which is enclosed herein, and which was submitted to him in the
course of the previous negotiations. His Majesty's Government recognise, however,
that, in view of the attitude which Ibn Saud has hitherto adopted in regard to this
question, it is unlikely that he will reconsider his previous refusal to sign this protocol.
If he declines, you will inform him that His Majesty's Government adhere to their
position in regard to this question but that they are prepared not to press tor an
immediate settlement in view of the promise made by Ibn Saud to Mr. Jordan that,
pending a final agreement, the status quo, under which Maan and Akaba are
administered by
Transjordan
Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan
, will be maintained.
12. Should it appear to you in the course of the negotiations that a breakdown is
inevitable, His Majesty's Government consider it desirable that the breakdown should
occur over the question of the manumission of slaves (article 8) rather than over that
of the
Transjordan
Used in three contexts: the geographical region to the east of the River Jordan (literally ‘across the River Jordan’); a British protectorate (1921-46); an independent political entity (1946-49) now known as Jordan
-Hejaz frontier.
13. In addition to the various matters in regard to which the attitude of His
Majesty's Government has been explained above, there are three further questions
which Ibn Saud may be expected to raise, namely, (I) the supply of arms, (2) the Hejaz
Railway and (8) Haramain Wakfs.
14. As regards the supply of arms. His Majesty's Government are of opinion that
this is a question which cannot properly be dealt with in the body of the main treaty.
You should, however, inform Ibn Saud that the embargo on the export of war material
to Arabia has been removed ; that, while the Arms Traffic Convention has not been
ratified, the policy of His Majesty's Government would be in accordance with that
convention ; and that if Ibn Saud should place contracts for the supply of munitions
(for governmental purposes) w T ith manufacturers in this country, export licences would
not be withheld.
15. As regards the Hejaz Railway, you will inform Ibn Saud that for various
practical reasons it is impossible to give effect to the proposal made by him in the
course of his negotiations with Mr. Jordan, that the railway should be put in order for
the forthcoming pilgrimage ; but that His Majesty's Government are discussing the
matter with the French Government with a view to the necessary steps being taken to
secure the reopening of the railway in time for the pilgrimage of 1928.
Ifi. The question whether it is possible to give Ibn Saud the undertaking
requested by him in regard to Haramain Wakfs is still engaging the attention of His
Majesty's Government. Final instructions concerning the attitude which you should
adopt in regard to this question will be sent to you as soon as possible.
I am, &c.
AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN.
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The volume mostly consists of correspondence concerning the relations between Britain and Ibn Sa'ud, with a specific focus on the negotiation and signing of the Treaty of Jeddah. The majority of the correspondence is between the British Legation in Jeddah and the Foreign and Colonial Offices in London. Copies were often sent to the Political Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. in Bushire, the Political Agencies in Bahrain and Kuwait, and the High Commissioners in Baghdad and Jerusalem.
The volume follows the evolution of the Treaty:
- Britain's initial reluctance, due to their official friendship with King Hussein, to engage with the issue prior to Ibn Sa'ud's conquest of the Hejaz;
- how this event then gave cause for the Bahra and Hadda agreements of November 1925;
- the negotiations between Ibn Sa'ud and Gilbert Clayton in early 1927 leading to the signing of the Treaty of Jeddah on 20 May that year and its ratification in August.
At the end of the volume (folios192-196) is Clayton's final report on his mission to the Hejaz and includes a copy of the Treaty.
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- 1 volume (200 folios)
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The volume is arranged chronologically.
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Foliation: the sequence starts on the first folio and continues through to the inside back cover. The numbering is written in pencil, circled and written in the top right corner of each folio. There are the following irregularities: ff 1A-1C; f 185A; ff 78-84 are those of a booklet, stored in an envelope (f 77A). There is a second sequence that is also written in pencil but is not circled and is inconsistent.
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- 'Files 61/12 and 61/16 (D 80) Treaty between Bin Saud and H. M. Govt'
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 1ar:1cv, 2r:77v, 77ar:77av, 84r:107v, 109r:124v, 126v:153v, 155r:185v, 185ar:185av, 186r:189r, 191v:193v, 195v:199v, back
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