"تقرير الإدارة عن المقيمية السياسية في الخليج الفارسي للأعوام ١٩١٥-١٩١٩" [ظ‎‎٧‎٩] (٣٩٦/١٦٥)

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PEESIAN GULF ADMINISTRATION KEPORT
Finally, with tho co-operation of Shaikh Jabir of Kuwait and the diplo.
matic skill of the Shaikh of Mohammerah, who was throughout of the highest
service to the Chief Political Officer, the delicate problem raised by the presence
of the Ajman among the friendly tribes reached a satisfactory solution. For
the period of the war a truce between Cbn Saud and the Ajman was agreed
upon and instructions were drafted defining the position of the fugitive Shaikhs
with respect to all tribes under our pro-
Arab Bureau, herewith enclosed. tection. On his return to Basrah, Sir
Percy Cox called in the Ajman leaders. They had been profoundly disquieted
by the advent of Ibn Saud thinking that it augured ill for themselves, but the
principal and more courageous headmen met the Chief Political Officer at Zubair
and accepted the proposed terms, in return for which they were promised a
monthly allowance similar to that received by the other friendly Shaikhs of the
Shamiyah. They evinced little doubt that the remaining headmen of the
Ajman, including the two who were still w 7 ith Ajaimi, would come in as soon as
they heard of the happy issue of their own venture.
Letters have been written to Pahad Beg ibn Hadhdhal informing him of
the Kuwait meeting and inviting him to join the league of Arab Chiefs in
expelling the Turks. These have been sent through a man from Pahad Beg's
tents who was in Basrah at the time of Ibn Saud's visit and went to see him
at Mohammerah, where he received advice and instruction from Shaikh Khazal
in full measure. He was entrusted also with letters from the Sharif which
have been waiting opportunity of despatch to Pahad Beg, Hachim al Muhaid
Ali Sulaiman of the Dulaim and others, and with presents in money to guide
Pahad Beg's decision and to encourage the amicable disposition of the Shaikh
of the Dahomshah, Jaza ibn Mijlad. Communications of the same nature are
on their way to Atiyah al Qulal of Najaf and Muhammad ali Kamunah of
Karbala.
Copy of a translation of an agreement, dated the 26th Rajah 1333 (10th June
1915J between Shaikh Abdul Aziz bin Ahdur Rahman al Faisal, Ruler of
Najd, and Shaikh Saud bin Abdul Aziz bin Rashid s Amir of Mail and
Shammar tribe.
{Note by bin &aud.~ This is a verbatim copy of the paper executed between myself and bin
Rasbid.)
In the name of God the Most Merciful and Compassionate.
This is the agreement between me Saud bin Abdul Aziz bin Bashid and
Abdul Aziz bin Saud. That is to say.
Brother ! God has facilitated at my arrival at my (!) town Kuwait on the
2^nd instant, in good condition of health and happiness. And my obiect is to
meet my honoured brother, Shaikh Jabir, on his succession (as Shaikh of
uvAait) and to renew, inshallah, the perpetual alliance and co-operation for
our ene t, prestige and happiness and, thanks to Providence, this our meeting
coincided with the presence of our exalted brother, Shaikh Khazal Khan, so
a "wewere greatly pleased. T\e have all determined unanimouslv to do
what will conduce to the honour of Arabs and enhance their greatness. '
own kiWcf! y0 ? r fu reseil p t . ud ? is a dan o e rous one and harmful to your
us to pxXfn tf/ln th r I f ra . b . race S eiierall y> it is therefore incumbent on
ourselves nnd vJl U f 6 P ei l ^ lt » J 011 ^ m y brother, are regarded as one of
nrosneritv anrl rli 0D > 0 ' 0l f 6 noblest of Arab elements and we wish you
dLTahle f 7 3 T f We Wlsh them for ourselves, in regard to avery
and preserved thpird^wi^ 10 - - P^ornotes the reputation of Arabs, honours them,
inffs and iinflprtut' oU1 J ". a ^ ls end w ill not be attained except by meet
ings and undertakings and sincere co-operation between us all.
ch ar acterHk; 0 A rah i ^ ur 1 ex P ectatlon ® our confidence in your zeal and
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