"تقرير عسكري عن بلاد الرافدين (العراق)" [ظ‎‎٨‎٧] (٢٢٦/١٧٩)

well in touch with the Jazirah. liaised large numbers
of irregulars for service in the Turkish expedition
against Nijris ibn Qa’ud. Itich, rather vain,
extremely tenacious of his rights, and Certainly a
power in the tribal world. Reputed to have obtained
much of his land by sharp practice. Would spend
£100 to get even with anyone who had done him out
of sixpence. Hates the Turks. One of the most
interesting characters in Mosul. His dyed moustache
makes him look less than his years. Is riot to be
trusted in tribal matters, and should be allowed to
interfere as little as possible. Hates Nuri Effendi
Waiso, O/C l-6th Turkish Regiment, whom he
believes to be responsible for the bombard
ment of Salamiyah in 1918, in which sorrie of his
relations were killed. At the end of 1920 asked per
mission to go to Jazirah with three or four men to
kill him. Is believed to be thoroughly anti-Turk. At
the beginning of 1921 lent Daham £T500.
MUHAMMAD IBN HAJI QADIR.
Of the Girgiriyah, the most influential personage next
to Sulaiman Agha (q.v.). Took part in the Tel Afar
coup, and has since shown himself intractable, having
joined Bilaibil. Has taken a number of the Gir-
giriyan with him. His father, Haji Qadir, was killed
by our aeroplanes in 1921.
MUHAMMAD SULTAN EFFENDI.
Until recently was Qaimmaqam of Jazirah. Belongs
to the Jubur and is a nephew of Muslat Pasha {q.v.).
Lost no possible opportunity of stirring up the tribes
against us. Was dismissed about August, 1920, and
fled for refuge to Muslat. Was educated at the
Shaikh’s college, Constantinople.
MUJHIM IBN TURKI.
With Hachim ibn Muhaid {q.v.) is joint Chief of the
Eadan section of the Anizah. Became Governor of
Dair al Zor in French interests in October, 1920.
Defeated attacks by Ramadhan al Shallash in
February and April, 1921. Reported in May to have
effected a reconciliation with Hachim and" to have
retired to Aleppo, being dissatisfied with conditions
at Dair.