"ملف رقم ٠٢٢٣ شؤون رأس الخيمة" [و‎‎٦‎٦] (٢٨٤/١٣١)

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- Political, Sharjah
- Political, Bahrain
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Dated the 27th September 1946*
Important*
. For Ranee 1‘rom hudson.
Interviewee Shaikhs Sultan bin Salim and Muhammad
bin Salim au Sharjah on 2^"ana 26th and shaikh of Sharjah
on 26th* Shaikh Sultan adamant in refusing to allow his
brother and nephews to live in Ras al Khaimah ana prepared
to expel them forcibly if necessary* Shaikh Muhammad bin
Salim is qually oetermined to resist all efforts to expel
himself ana hi& sons*
2. Situation at present is quiet as both sices are
waiting to see what action Government are preapred to take
if any* Only Shaikh Muhammad bin Salim has asked for
Government help*
3* Mediation by the Shaikh of Sharjah who is closely
related to both parties and Shaikh of Ajman has failed
utterly ana 1 do not consider any further mediation by tribal
methods would be of any use*
4* Shaikh Sultan bin Salim reiterates that his nephews
have plotted to murder him. Shaikh Sultan*s fears would
appear exaggerated and in any case ao not justify his recent
action ©r his proposed expulsion of his brother and nephews—
5* Sheikh of Sharjah who has made persisted efforts
to bring about a settlement without turning to Government has
informed me now that only by Government intervention can
bloodshed be avoided.
6* I feel that this is a case in which we may have to
intervene (a) in the interest.* of justice and (b) general
security, whatever policy is decided on, our clear
declaration of that policy is now necessary*
Rave promised nothing but have asked shaikh sultan
(a) to try and find another solution than resort to