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2 (c) above). Political Agent Babrain however should of
course continue his efforts at persuading all parties concerned
to keep the peace. In particular Shaikh of Bahrain should be
prevented from sending reinforcements to the Nairn at Zubarah,
which apart from other considerations would be against his
Treaty of t861 as it would involve a breach of the Maritime
Peace-
4. If fighting breaks out in qatar and the members of the
qatar Oil Company are in danger (an unlikely contingency) they
should be evacuated by sloop*
5. In the above circumstances I would be grateful if
Senior Naval Officer could put as soon as possible a sloop
at the disposal of Political Agent Bahrain, who should proceed
to Zubarah or Doha as he thinks fit get into touch with the
local situation and keep Senior Naval Officer, Air Officer
Commanding and myself informed of developments#
6. I would be grateful if Air Officer Commanding could
arrange to have some aircraft standing by at Bahrain
(1) in case of serious trouble on the ^atar-Saudi
frontier though I think this contingency is
unl ik ely
(2) for possible rapid evacuation of employees of
^atar Oil Company though here again I think this
contingency is unlikely and
(5) for rapid transport of Political Officers to any
any special areas in case of need*
7o Perhaps Minister Jedda would be so good as to ascertain
to what extent if any the Saudi Grovernment are interested or
involved in the present situation.
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