‏"ملخص الأحداث والتدابير الرئيسية التي اتخذها سمو نائب الملك اللورد كرزون من كيدلستون، نائب الملك والحاكم العام للهند في إدارة الخارجية. ‏I‏. يناير ١٨٩٩-أبريل ١٩٠٤. ‏II‏. ديسمبر ١٩٠٤-نوفمبر ١٩٠٥. المجلد IV. بلاد فارس والخليج الفارسي." [و‎‎١‎٨‎٢] (٣٨٦/٣٦٨)

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necessary to warn Amir that, while anxious to effect amicable solution, we
cannot allow Koweit to be attacked by Nejd. Kemball should remain at or
near Koweit to cnrry out any instructions that may be sent when be has
reported on the situation.
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Telegram No. 1361-E.A., dated the 10th August 1901.
From—His Excellency the Viceroy, Simla,
To—His Majesty’s Secretary of State for India, London.
Your telegram, 23rd July. Kemball has visited Koweit, Mohammerah and
Basrah. He reports that position, so far as Amir and Mubarak are concerned,
seems unchanged. Amir is believed to be still at his capital, and Kemball thinks
it certain Amir will not attack Koweit unless ordered by Turks and assured of
their support. Wratislaw had reliable information that Turks were preparing
to concentrate formidable force under Edhem Pasha on Euphrates. VFratislavv
believes this could only be intended against Koweit, and that great efforts
will be made within next 2 or 3 months to settle Koweit question by force, if
necessary. Kemball says Mubarak is entirely in our hands and anxious to
remain so; but that we can only maintain our hold over him if we assure
him of support against Turks. Failing such support, be will make terms with
Turks. Mubarak is ready to come to terms with Amir and suggested Sheikh
of Mohammerah as intermediary; but Kemball thinks that, if Wratislaw’s
news is correct, Amir would not entertain any proposals from Mubarak, and
Mohammerah Sheikh also fears Turkish displeasure. In later telegram of 9th
August, Kemball says :— Begins. Immediate danger I now fear is that Turkish
troops may be landed at Koweit from Turkish gun-boat. At present instructions
given to Navy do not allow of any active support being given to Sheikhs to pre
vent this, and it is advisable that early instructions should be sent to provide for
this contingency. If Turkish troops are once landed, matters will assume very
serious aspect. Ends. Kemball has forwarded copy of telegram from Sultan
to Governor of Basrah, in which Governor is directed to endeavour to persuade
Mubarak to receive a party of soldiers with Captain in order to prevent any
interference from Powers, and to report Mubarak’s wishes. “ Sphinx ” is at
present only ship of war in Gulf, hut I am warning Admiral that others may
be required at short notice. Please telegraph instructions as to action to be
taken if Turks move against Koweit, and whether any assurance of support
may be given to Mubarak. It would seem that Naval demonstration in Gulf
and plain words at Constantinople are sole means of avoiding serious complica
tion, if rumours as to Turkish intentions are correct.
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Telegram, dated the 12th August 1901.
From—His Majesty’s Secretary of State for India, London,
To—His Excellency the Viceroy, Simla.
O’Conor instructed on 10th that, if further information shows attack .on
Koweit is really intended, he should ask for explanation. If explanation
unsatisfactory, he is to intimate that we shall, if necessary, use force to prevent
it as contemplated in my telegram of 4th February 1819. Mubarak may be
informed, if you think fit, that, although we do not desire to proclaim a
Protectorate, our agreement with him will be observed if he observes bis en
gagement to us. * .