"ملف رقم 10/3 XI امتياز النفط القطري" [و‎‎٦‎٦] (٥٣٦/١٤٦)

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Article 17 . No reason to be given by the Shaikh for
di sapproval.
Article 1 8. To redraft without alteration of sense.
A rti cles 19 and 2 0. Shaikh acce pt s.
article 21 . Arabic text only to prevail.
Article 22 . Shaikh accepts.
An additional article is to provide for a local
refineryj discussions continue but I anticipate that the
foregoing are the Shaikh's minimum demands and will not be
reduced by considerations of cash. When I have obtained
his final demands I will write fully to London and proceed
to badan for discussion. Meantime telegraph your views
for guidance.
Te le^rnm received 27th from Abadan .
It is certain that Major Frank Holmes is in
communication with Shaikh of Qatr to whom he has submitted
definite proposals with the Shaikh is using as a counter
to ours without disclosing the source, he has already applied
to the Shaikh for permission to visit Q.atr but has been
refused until the date of expiry of our option. It is
essential to prevent Holmes visiting Qatr if a repetition
of the Kuwait experience is to be avoided.
Telegram received f rom Q. atr 28th February »
Article 16. Shaikh accepts Political Resident with the
qualification that he also will approve of the Resident's
nominee and has dropped the demand for a local refinery.
Telegram from Qatr 2nd March ,
article 11 . Shaikh demands that Company pay cost of arms.
article 12 . Only one subsidiary company permitted.
-rticle 15. Force majeure involving delay of operations in
Qatr only. Shaikh demands paj^ments in rupees and in
addition to^royalty annual payments for exemption from
customs duties etc. and the right to re-export.
Also a substantial gift as in the case of
Kuwait. I have obtained an extension of our option until the
4th May.
Telegram from O.atr 5rd March
I am leaving on the 4th March for Bahrein and
on the 7th by air mail for Abadan.