"ملف 53/1، 3، 5، 6 ‎A‏ (D 1) شؤون الكويت ١٨٩٦-١٩٠١" [و‎‎١‎٢‎٨] (٧٨٨/٢٦٧)

State for India, the decypher of a telegram from Sir Philip Currie, communicat-
mg a report by Her Majesty's Consul at Bussorah as to intended proceedings of
the iurkish authorities against Koweit, and asking whether Her Maiesv's
Cjovernment wish to give further instructions in regard to the matter.
, r . ( J oe J; not a PP ear to ^rd Salisbury that any action on the part of Her
Majesty s Government is called for, but His Lordship will be glad to be
favoured with Lord George Hamilton's opinion.
The Under-Secretary of State,
Indian Office,
I am, &c.,
(Sd.) T. H, SANDERSON.
Enclosure in above.
Telegram from Sir P hilip C urrie , to the Foreign Office, No. 476 (undated).
Your Lordship's telegram No. 307.
Following received from Her Majesty's Consul at Bussorah dated yester
day % ^
" Turkish authorities here appear to have intention against Koweit.
Turkish Corvette went thereon July 9. Has since returned here and is said
to be awaiting orders of Porte to return to Koweit.
. 50 0 inhabitants of Zubair have submitted Mazbata, asking for removal of
Sheikh Mubarak of Koweit.
Mazbata has sent by wire to Porte for instructions.
Son of late Sheikh who was murdered last year by present usurper called
at Consulate July 10 and asked for British influence to be exerted on his
behalf, promising to place himself under British protection if restored to
power,*'
Has Your Lordship any further instructions to give on the subject.
Telegram No. 1212.E.A., dated the 29th July 1S97.
From—His Excellency the Viceroy, Simla,
To—The Secretary of State for India, London.
Your Lordship's telegram of 23rd July. Koweit. The Political Eesident
in the Persian Gulf reports that Yusuf's attack was in pursuance of a private
quarrel and was exaggerated. He retired without firing a shot. 1 agree that
EnUsh action is not called for. A delegate from Mubarak is on bis way to
Busuire. I shall telegraph his proposals. Colonel Wilson did not warn Muba-
mk about piracy, see my telegram of 9th May. Major Meade will probablv
convey the warning through the delegate. Colonel Loch enquires what orders
have been passed regarding the Commission, and reports that another piracy
occurred on May 12tli off Koweit.
O. C. Press, Simla.—>0.1811 F. D.—6-9-97,—46,
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