'ملف رقم 19/12 البحرين، ملخص شؤون الزبارة لعام ١٨٩٥' [و‎‎٧‎٥] (٢٣٠/١٥٧)

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After I had perused your letter which was wrongly addressed to me, I
received your letter dated the Sn^n^and perused it. I found in it observations
which are contrary to the friendship and good will which I cherish towards you—
to the defence of the security which I maintain against evil of all sorts—to the
settlement of those people at Zobarah and the conciliation which has been
effected by me between them and Sheikh Esa, and to the guarantee which I have
given that no misfortune shall befall them, nor shall they commit any aggression
themselves. All this which I have done has been with the object of maintaining
unbroken the bonds of cordial friendship which has existed of old between you and
me. And as long as I possess that friendship from you I shall not look for it
to others. But if I do not get from you the assistance and co-operation, it is
needless for me to involve myself in the task of guaranteeing in any degree
whatever the preservation of security on land and sea. And I shall leave
Katr to its owners and save myself from troubles. I shall goto Zobarah on
Monday to meet you and discuss matters personally, if an interview be
possible.
Telegram No. 968-E., dated Simla, the 15th May 1895.
From—The Viceroy, Simla,
To—The Secretary of State, London.
Secret—Foreign. Telegraphic intelligence received on April 17th from the
Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, shows that the Albin-Ali tribe, a branch
of the Uttoobees who own Bahrein, have deserted and are forming settlement
at Zobarah with support of Jasim of Bidaa. We authorised Resident to warn
Jasim that settlement would not be allowed. Resident now reports Turkish official,
Mutasarrif Hasa, has gone to Zobarah and settlement being pushed on ; jasim
acting in concert with Mutasarrif, who is preparing hoist Turkish flag. Resident
wishes to enforce warning by seizing Albin-Ali boats. This might raise question
of Turkish jurisdiction in El-Katr : see correspondence ending with your
Secret despatch of 6th April 18Q4, No. 16. It would be a menace to Bahrein
to have a settlement at Zobarah. The action proposed by the Resident will be
authorised if Her Majesty's Government will permit.
Telegram dated Bushire, the 20th May 1895.
From—The Resident, Bushire,
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To—The Foreign Secretary, Simla.
It is reported that Mudir with some Turkish troops sent by Mutasarrif
arrived Zobarah during past week.
Telegram No. 1001-E., dated Simla, the 21st May 1895.
From—The Viceroy, Simla,
To—The Secretary of State, London.
Secret—Foreign, Please refer to my telegram dated 15th May. The follow
ing telegram, dated 20th, has been received from the Political Resident in the
Persian Gulf : — Begins. It is reported that Mudir with some Turkish troops sent
by Mutasarrif arrived Zobarah during past week. Ends. This constitutes serious
menace to Bahrein, and Ford's note verhale of 11th November 1892 informed
Porte that British protection had been extended to Bahrein.
Telegram No. 1002-E., dated Simla, the 21st May 1895.
From—The Foreign Secretary, Simla,
To— The Resident, Bushire.
Your telegram 20th, Zobarah. Matter already referred to Secretary of State.
Decision will be communicated,