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do the threshing and reaping. The wheat and barley are almost all cultivated by Bahadil
except in Audah and Shattamyah where the Buzun and ‘Isa (Muntafm B Sa'id 1 ! are thp
Fahahin. These lands used to be held by the ‘Isa. (See S.kar alKahl' ?he ^Shlikh
and the whole Azam, tribe refused to throw off allegiance to us when the Turks advanced
to Kumait in 1915 They claim the tracts called Khuzainah and Hamish, now cultivated
byMutlaq, uncle of Mutashshar (Albu Darraj). IV.B.-These tracts are also claimed by
Mutashshar, who married Shawwai s sister. These lands should probably be Albu Darrai
not Azairij property. Salman is a man of about 50, parsimonious and unpopular but a
strong character. He secretly hates Shawwai. He has his tribes well in hand and possesses
a sense of humour.
SALMAN AL QU‘AIYID.
Previously Head Shaikh of the Yasar. On the surface Salman is rather a “ hail fellow
well met ” sort of person, but is a born intriguer and not to be trusted. (See Rashid al
‘Anaizan).
salmAn al ounaiwi.
Shaikh of Albu ‘Amir, Zubaid, Juhaish, 120 Bait. A strong Shaikh and wields
considerable influence among his tribe. Satisfactory in his dealings with Government.
‘Aziziyah district. Before the occupation he was accused by ‘Amran al Zanbur, with
whom he had a feud, of pro-British leanings, and was imprisoned by the Turks at
Baghdad.
salmAn ibn sakhan, hAji.
Merchant and town agent in ‘Amarah of Shaikh Baddai of the Sawa‘ad.
salmAn al hAji saqbAn.
Eldest son of the Shaikh of the Budair on left bank of the Shatt al Dagharah, Diwani-
yah district, S. of ‘Afaj. Outwardly on good terms with Shadan al Haji Shahad (q.v.), but
intrigues against him at his father’s instigation.
SAMAWI ABU SHOBAH.
Of Najaf, Huwaish Quarter. Head of the Abu Shobah family in Huwaish. A Zuqurt,
Five of the family were deported in 1918. Harmless and a liar.
samAwi al challub.
Younger brother of Shimran (q.v.). Head of the Fatlah on the left bank. A man of
considerable influence over his tribe and sarkals. The Fatlah are the hereditary enemies
of the Bani Hasan, and Samawi is probably jealous of ‘Amran’s position and influence.
He has not been nearly so helpful as he could have been from his position and power.
SANT, ‘ABDULLAH BEG.
Son of Ahmad Pasha Sani‘, a young man of 24. Pro-British to the bone and straight
forward ; can be trusted. Was Mudir of Harthah and did well. Has given over all his
pay to the Red Cross, although at a personal sacrifice, as his father is indebted. He is now
deputy Governor of Basrah.
SANT, AHMAD PASHA.
One of the leading citizens of Basrah, has house property in the town and on one of
the creeks; owns extensive date gardens and takes part in the yearly Conference with
foreign exporters for the fixing of the price of dates. Said to be a good deal indebted.
He was a member of the Majlis Idarah, and was treated with great consideration
by the Turks who were accustomed to seek his advice. He was charged with the
reading of the address of welcome to the incoming Walk He was intimate with
Saiyid Talib, through whom he became rich. He acted as his intermediary with the
British Consulate. Not on good terms with ‘Ajaimi, though he preserved relations
with him. He welcomed our arrival and telegraphed congratulations to King Geoige
after the occupation of Basrah. Has given £200 to the Red Cross. He has shown
great- loyalty and has definitely thrown in his lot with us and burnt his boats. ^ Always
ready to help whenever asked by us. A man of 45, heavy in build, coarse featured, ignorant,
not specially intelligent. With Yusuf Beg, brother of Saiyid Talib, he used to squeeze
money out of the people. He is the agent of the Sa'dun, who resort fi^ch to his house.
His family is of Najd origin, his father having come to Basrah from Majma in Sudan
Sunni
sAnp al matar.
Kut division, B. Rabi‘ah, ‘Amarah Section. Holder of Al Ajhal Muqata'ah A feeble,
complaining creature. In debt to Government and likely to lose his Muqata ah ere long.
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