"ملف 12/2 معاملة البحرينيين في بلاد فارس" [و‎‎١‎٣‎٤] (٤٤٠/٢٦٧)

would mean migration to Bahrain, as a solution of the
troubles of those Bahrain subjects who live but do not
own or are prepared to give up land in Persia; and the
possibility of financing such a migration and the
settlement in Bahrain ol the families concerned by a tax
on Persians living in Bahrain*
I fear, however, that the numbers concerned
(which may be some thousands) and the political and economic
complications which might ensue, make me doubtful
whether such a course would be practicable at present,
though it might aiford an appropriate remedy if it were
desired at any time to take a strong line with the
Persian Government*
Though I cannot make any definite statement
wi thoug concult ing the Shaikh of Bahrain, it occurs t o me
that, if it were desired to find a place for these
Bahrain subjects and if other difficulties could be over
come, there are certain houses and lands on thewest side
of the Island, which were abandoned some years ago for
political reasons and which might be made available
for this purpose*
I am sending a copy of this despatch to His
Majesty’s ^ecretc«ry of State for India, the Foreign
secretary to the Government of India, His Majesty’s
Consul, Ahwaz and the Political Agent, Bahrain*
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
(Sgd) G. Loch* Lt.Colonel,
-c iat ing r'olitical Kesident in the lersian <iulf 0