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the Government and it would be better if matter ie dealt with
in a tactful manner; there ie no need of hostility. Doubtless
what you can enforce today can be enforced later. We have
also learnt that Shaikh Yasir bin Muhammad A1 Maja’ali with
some Arabs are due here on the 17th Kajab. We trust that the
end may be good. The place is crowded v/ith the bedouins and
decision rests with you.
Letter dated 27th November 1931 from the Political Agent
and H.E.M’s Consul, Muscat, to Shaikh Ali bin Abdullah A1 Hamudal
A.C.
With reference to your letter of 11th Rajab 1350 addressed
to Captain Alban. Captain Alban, who was acting for me here
during the time I was acting as Political Resident at Bushire,
has handed over charge of this Political Agency to me, on my
arrival from bushire where the Hon f ble Colonel Biscoe has
returned.
With regard to the matter referred to in your letter.
You have, I understand, approached the Council of Ministers
on the subject. Saiyid Said is absent in Karachi but returns
here by the next mail when the matter will doubtless be put
before him.
Letter dated the 29th November 1931 from the Political
Agent and K.B.M f s Consul, Muscat, to Shaikh Ali bin Abdullah
A1 Hamudan.
A.C.
In continuation of my letter dated 27th November 1931
I have to inform you that Saiyid Said and the hon’ble the
Political Resident are visiting bur on the 16th December 1931
(6th Shaban 1350) and you can discuss matters with them then.
Kindly send a reply by the messenger wno takes this that you
will be in Sur on that date.
Letter dated the 30th November 1931 from the Political