الملف ٣٠١\١٩٢١ "بلاد الرافدين: تقارير استخباراتية" [و‎‎٨‎٤] (٥٨٦/١٧٨)

Al ‘ Iraq No. 334, July 4.
An article on the reception of Mr. Churchill’s
Commenting on this the writer thanks the British
the proposals.
speech by the British press,
press for their approval of
Al ‘Iraq No. 336, July 6.
1. Communique from the High Commissioner on Mr. Churchill’s speech.
2. Hasan Effendi Ghasihah has relinquished the editorship of the Dijlah.
Al ‘Iraq No. 337, July 7.
Speech of H.H. the Amir Faisal to the Mosul Delegation.
1. The Mosul delegation said that they had read Mr. Churchill’s speech
and approved of it and they wanted to know the Amir’s opinion.
He replied : I say to you that the British Government is taking a wise
line and fully intends to fulfil the promises made to my father, in order to
make the Arab nation a true ally in the Middle East. The painful events
which took place between me and the French have forced me to persevere in
my efforts in the cause for which we rose in another Arab country. Whereas
‘Iraq is of importance to us as well as to all Arabs, my father has delegated me,
in accordance with the wishes of ‘Iraqis, to perform this duty. I assure you
that ‘Iraq will remain independent with a constitutional government, free from
all errors. Very shortly the national Congress will be summoned and introduce
the Constitutional Law of this new kingdom. I add that in accordance with
Mr. Churchill’s declaration ‘Iraq will be an independent ally of Great Britain.
I thank our British friends for fulfilling their promises. I remind you of the
national duty in these difficult days to seek union and co-operate in the interests
of the country. All must know that division will destroy our independent life.
Gladden the town you represent by giving them good news of the success of our
sacred enterprize.
This speech strengthened the determination of all who heard it.— (Signed)
Abdullah Dulaimi.
2. H.H. the Amir Faisal gave Rs. 400 to the Syrian poor.
3. Poem in honour of Faisal by Saiyid Ibrahim al Rawi.
4. Article on united hearts, a propos of a party in the Beau Monde HoteL
The speech of Ibrahim Naji in favour of referendum is given. ‘Abdullah
Dulaimi said that the nation had already chosen Faisal.
5. A similar article on a party given by ‘ Abdul Latif Thanayan in the
Royal Cinema. Much talk of the need of union.
Al ‘Iraq No. 338, July 8.
The High Commissioner’s “ Communique ”.
1. Although people read Mr. Churchill’s speech and were well pleased
with it, yet they were anxious to hear something from the High Commissioner.
They consider that his communique removes all doubts in the matter of inde
pendent constitutional government in the ‘Iraq under a noble Arab ruler, and
the approving of the Amir Faisal, as that ruler. Nothing now remains for
‘ Iraqis except to demand the hastening of the Congress, the election of the rulei
and the completion of the form of Arab government in the ‘Iraq.
Open Letter to H.H. the Amir Faisal.
2. Begins with a poem asking him to take possession of the throne of ‘Iraq
as a king. “ You are the only fitting person.”
‘ ‘ After welcoming your noble arrival it is our duty to say to you that no
kmo- will occupy the throne of ‘Iraq and lead the nation to success but you.
Mav we be your ransom. I chose you as king of ‘Iraq and swear service to you
in the interests of the nation, obeying the orders of God. Tho^e who swear
allegiance to you are swearing to God; the hand of God is over their hands.
He who breaks his oath turns against himself and to him who fulfils what he
has promised to God, God will give a great reward God is pleased with the
Faithful when they swear allegiance to you under the Gee. He knows w lat is
in their hearts. Thus He gave thein peace and rewarded them with success.—
(Signed) ‘Abbas Hamdi, ex-Qadhi of Najaf.
3 A book about the Amir Faisal and the Hijaz rising is to be published.
Many photographs of famous Arabs and men of ‘Iraq.