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171. Mr. Crow reported on 16th November 1903 that Sadun Pasha hadNo-a88>
returned to lus property at Sakharich, a plnoo near the Euphrates botween
Nassiriycli and Kamisieli and lmd tolcgraplicd to Constautinoplo, throwing all
blame on Colonel Agassi, who was lulled in the action. In December he was
roported to bo at Jehara near Kowoit, and General Mahomed Pasha Daghestani ^0< 30a.
to bo at Zobeir, with 1,200 Turkish troops, watching his movements and on
the look-out to capturo him. Tho local authorities were inclined to believe
that Sheikh Mubarak was at the bottom of the disturbances, but Sir N. O’Conor
thought that this was unlikely, as the Sheikh and Sadun had not been on
friondly terms at tho time. Colonol Kemball (see his letter No. 8 January n0. 287.
1904.), visited tho Shoikh in January 1904j in company with Mr. Crow (Acting
Consul at Basrah). They were informed by him that Sadun was 3(5 miles from
Kowcit and had applied to him for help, but that he refused, since, in the
Sheikh’s opinion, Sadun had acted foolishly in getting himself into trouble
with the Turks. The Sheikh was warned by Colonel Kemball not to involve
hinjself in any way with the matter in hand between the Turks and Sadun.
172. During an interview Mr. Crow had with tho Vali of Basrah on 25th No. 240.
January 1904:, the latter urged that the fact that the Sheikh had allowed Sadun
to take refuge at Jehara, within his territory, showed clearly that he had olFcred
protection to Sadun, and that ho ought to take him and hand him over to the
Turkish Government, to prove that he was not his ally in tho recent disturb-
ances. Mr. Crow pointed out that this would be a serious breach of the laws
of Arab hospitality. Sadun had, however, at this time loft Jehara, and had
offered to lay down his arms on condition of Imperial pardou. Mr. Crow
thought that this would probably be granted. If, however, the Turks tried to
corner him, it was feared lie would slip to Jehara, and his presence there would
be a source of irritatiou to the Turks. i
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173. On February 3rd the Secretary of State telegraphed—
u Sir N. O'Conor reports that the Shf-ikb of Koweit is in all probability abelting Sadun No. 192.
Pasha and is likely to be involved with him in raids on tribes under the protection of Turks.
Early opportunity should be taken by Colonel Kemball of warning him onco raoro that tho
good offices of His Majesty’s Government can only bo extended to him, if he rofrains from
aggression and is guided by their advice/'
174*. In reply, the Viceroy reported by telegraph, dated 11th February, the No. 229 8.
action taken by Colonol Kemball and Mr. Crow as reported in his letter of 8th
January in warning the Sheikh.
175. About this time the Shammar and Anaiza tribes who had been long No. 293.
at feuds (see Secret E., April 1903, Nos. 212-213) became reconciled and were
reported to be marching in the direction of Basrah against Sadun and his party.
Mahomed Pasha who had been sent to catch Sadun fell soon into disgrace on No. aos.
account of bis ill-success, due either to bis inability or perhaps to his un­
willingness arising out of his relationship with Sadun.
175-A. In November 1901 Mr. Townley reported to the Foreign Office
Secret B., February 1906. Noi. 1073-1146 Ufa. from Constantinople that Stldim had
1.32). written a letter protesting his loyalty to
the Sultan.

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