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(11) that it 'Till aupply additional space for the
handling of cargo.
Both these are very real desiderata.
MaharoJ estimates the probable ooat at m9 60,000.
3. The sohdLrao la not I think in ltuolf a bah one. It
la much lea a aiabltloua than that of the atone mole and
iron pier, and that faot, in the preaent otate of
Bahrein, la in its favour* but If carried out, It would
of«qourae postpone the execution of oiiy larger project
for an indefinite period.
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The abaenoe of any Iron structure would In thla
climate, in which Iron rota away almoat while you watch
It, save much trouble and oxpenae in up-keep.
4. The Sheikh hau not apoken to rae on the aubjeut
since I laat wrote to you about It. I should like to
know Whether you are of opinion that I should openly
examine the scheme, or should ignore it. Secret in­
vestigations ore Impossible,

I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,

Oaptain,
Boll tic al Agent, Bahrein.

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