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policy of the Bahrain QOTernasnt towards local agitation, and
here Teightman, supported by Belgrade (whoa I asked Weigntman
to consult), is of one opinion and i am of another. Briefly
I think that, not now but in the course of the next year or
so, we shall most probably have to adrise the anaikh, and his
family, to have an Adrieory ooancil, noiainated by him, while
Weightaan and Belgrade are strongly against such a step, and
are of the opinion that Bahrain can do without any Council at
all "for years to come". The problem as you will see is not
urgent, but as I shall cease to be Resident wi thin a few months
from now I think it as well to leave behind me some record of
this important matter for the benefit of my successor, as well
as of the India Office and of the Government of India.
5, Weightman's and Belgrave' s views, which as tney come
from experienced men on the spot must be given weight, arei
(a) that any pressure from us to form a Council - even an
Advisory one nominated by the Shaikh - would be most unpopular
with the a 1 JChalifah Family, and would make us equally un
popular with them, whereas at present they are extremely loyal
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and friendly to as. The Family have already discussed the
question amongst themselves, and regard tne formation of a
Gouncil as the end or the Al Khal if ah rule in Bahrain.
(b) By far the greater majority of the people of Bahrain
do not want a Council, the demand for which is confined to a
small minority consisting mostly of young men belonging' to the
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Youth Movement, (there is one in Bahrain) and * Holis 1 ' i, e.
Persians domiciled in Bahrain. support of tnis, inter alia
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Weightaan has forwarded a communication from Belgrave to tne
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