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on the Balacllyah in Muharraq. If suitable Baharinah merchants can
be found, the appointment of more of them tothe Majlis al Tujjarah
will be considered.

15 < Education Is a more difficult matter, but the financial
position seems to be improving and, if so, it should be possible to

establish schools in the villages. It may be, too, that the present
circumstances will afford a suitable opportunity for taking all
schools in Bahrain under the Bahrain uovernraent.

16. Beside the political and administrative grievances of the
Baharinah, there is a complaint of long standing that the camels of

the Al Khalifah eat their crops, There is some foundation for this ;
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complaint and I shall try to persuade His Excellency Shaikh Sir
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Hamad that steps should be taken to control these voracious beasts.
17, I would conclude by saying that I have sympathy with the
country Baharinah, and with the ordinary townsman, and I believe

that His Excellency Shaikh Sir Hamad is ready to improve their
position (as he has already done In the case of the Baladiyahs), but
it is quite impossible in a place like Bahrain to tolerate threats
of violence or agitation, At the same time the nature of some of
the demands v/hich have been submitted and the fact that certain
Arabs have been talking of counter-demands show that the disruptive

political tendencies of the present day time are at work even In
Bahrain. It will not be easy for the Al Khalifah to maintain their
tribal form of rule, but it is In many respects well suited to the
Island and measures are gradually being taken to adapt It to the
complicated and changing circumstances of the Bahrain of today.

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

Lieut-Colonol,
Political Agent, Bahrain.