"كُتيّب الحجاز" [و‎‎٤‎١] (٢٠٤/٩٠)

Haidar, himself, was nominated Emir by the Porte after
the outbreak of the revolt, and ordered to repair to Medina.
He arrived towards the end of July and was still there
early in 1917.
Ja'far Pasha.
Younger brother of 'Ali Haidar {q.v). Like him, was
kept by 'Abdul Hamid at Constantinople; joined C.U.P.
But, while a strong Nationalist and Pan-Islamist, he is pro-
British, m the hope of gaining Arab independence. Has
acted as agent for the Committee in Syria and Yemen.
Married a daughter of the Sultan. Went to Medina with his
brother in July 1916 but sent back as suspect February 1917.
Sa'd ed-Din Pasha (Sherif).
Of the Dhawi Zeid; cousin of Sherif < Ali Haidar. Sent by
the latter to Ibn Rashid and the tribes in August 1915
Went to Ha'il with Mumtaz and Ashraf Beys Iq.v.) ; but
said to have secretely opposed them, being a pan-Arab.
2.—Other Persons.
'Abd el- Aziz Tayyar (Sheikh).
Of Medina. Chief of the Shuwallah clan of the Masruh
Harb. Li\es always in the town, where he enjoys much
influence, but has little outside. A rich merchant. Now
very old.
'Abd el-Kerim el-Beidawi (Sherif).
Of Yanibo'. Is aged twenty-eight. Black-skinned, tall
active, dresses as, cheaply as possible, but is clean, and
looks more dignified than he is. Has a small tuft of black
hair on his chin, and a budding moustache. Is open in
manner, good-humoured, easy in habit, and plain-spoken.
Capable and intelligent, but haphazard, and irresponsible.
Cannot read or write. Is a great rider and knows all