"الشخصيات. العراق (باستثناء بغداد والكاظمين)، ١٩١٩" [و‎‎٦‎٣] (٣١٨/١٣٠)

JA'FAR AL ‘UMAILI, SAIYID.
Of Badrah. Retiring disposition, but should have considerable influence in time
His father, who recently died, was the best farmer of the district, was greatly respected
and was extremely useful at the time of the occupation of Badrah.
JAMIL EFFENDI, HAjI.
Wealthy and prominent merchant of Kirkuk, trading with Europe before the war.
His son and brother are in Constantinople. One of the most progressive men in the place,
of a much respected family. Owns and cultivates land as well as trading. Like most
wealthy Kirkuklis interested in the religious affairs of the town ; would probably make a
good administrator if he would accept office.
JAMIL BEG IBN MAJID PASHA BABAN.
Principal notable of Kifri. All the people and tribes belonging to the Sallahlyah
group follow him. He is a near relation of Mustafa Pasha Bajlan. Related also to Saiyid
Muhsin Agha of Kifri {q.v.). We got into touch with him in September, 1917, and he put
us in communication with the Dauda, Zand and Zanganah, as well as with Shaikh Hamid
Talabani. He was successfully resisting Turkish demands for assistance and supplies.
Related also to Karim Beg and Fatah Beg Begzadah Jaf. Has been definitely and
publicly elected by the assembled chiefs and notables of Kifri district as their "repre
sentative and superior in rank and is regarded in the district as a candidate for the
Amirate of Kurdistan if such an appointment is necessary. Thoroughly pro-British.
Well educated and a wise counsellor whose judgment is appreciated both by tribesmen
and town merchants.
JASIM, MULLA.
Pleasant, educated Arab, who was very helpful as Jawi’s agent. Now in Government
employ at Baghdad.
jAsin IBN tAha, hAji.
Rais Baladiyah of Hit. One of the largest landowners in the district and probably
one of the wealthiest. Has a number of gardens in the northern suburbs of Hit. Has
proved himself willing to assist to his utmost in our administration, and has been, so far,
scrupulously honest.
JARI AL DUWAIRI.
See Madhosh ibn Khalid.
JARI AL MURAIYP.
Zaiyad of Ghammas, Shamiyah division. Cultivates the bazaiz of the Shatt al
Hawi, on the west of Ghammas channel. Keeps his people in good order and does not
dabble in politics.
JARULLAH AL FAISAL.
Albu Khidhr, Zubaid, Juhaish, 50 Bait. One of the leading personalities of the
Zubaid tribe ; an authority on tribal law and employed by the various sections in settling
disputes. Very satisfactory in his dealings with Government, and always pleasant to
meet. ‘Azlziyah district. Even before the occupation he was said to be anti-Turk.
JASIM ‘ALI al akbar, saiyid.
Head Shaikh of Albu Baz, Samarra. A man of character, energy and influence ;
sly, deceitful. Not active politically. His energies are occupied in money-making.
JASIM bahich, saiyid.
Of Hillah. Much respected family. He is a member of the Majlis and a keen
merchant.
He has helped considerably in arbitration and compensations.
jAsim al dhAhir.
Rais Al Baladiyah, Dagharah, Diwaniyah district. A fairly efficient Rais. Was
believed to be very unpopular, but at an election with secret ballot, November, 1918,
was re-elected by overwhelming majority. Related to Hilalat tribe.
jAsim fAiz, saiyid.
Shaikh of Albu Badri, Samarra. An insignificant specimen. Seldom comes near a
Government official.