"ملف 19/218 (C 84) خلافة البحرين" [و‎‎٧‎٠] (٢١٠/١٤١)

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Telegram S,
From Political Agent, Bahrain.
To Political Resident, on •Nearchus*
No.142.
Dated and received 22nd February 1942.
IMMEDIATE .
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In continuation of my telegram 140 February 21st.
2 # Have had long interview with Shaikh Salman in the
presence of his two uncles and Belgrave. Whole Khalifa family
including Shaikh Abdulla are united in support of Shaikh Salman.
There is no opposition from any quarter. Shaikh Salman gave
me unequivocal assurance of loyalty to British Government and
determination to respect existing treaties and engagements.
3 # Earnestly request that I may be authorised to
inform Shaikh Salman immediately that His Majesty's Government
and Government of India recognise him as Ruler of Bahrain.
Immediate recommendation has no disadvantages as situation
stands and would be of greatest value politically.
- POLITICAL -
Telegram S.
From Political Resident, on Nearchus.
To India Office, London.
Repeated Government of India, New Delhi.
No.T/21.
Dated the 23rd February 1942.
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TMMEDTATE
Reference my telegram T/13 February 21st.
Following is repetition of Bahrain telegi*am 142
February 22nd begins;
Have had value politically. Ends.
4 # i agree with views expressed and request immediate
authorisation to inform Shaikh Salman as proposed.
- RESIDENT -
NPG.