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Telegram S.
From Political Agent, Bahrain.
To Political Resident, on Nearchus.
No.136.
Dated 20th received 21st February 1942.
MOST IMMEDIATE
S'.
In continuation of my telegram No.134
February 20th.
2. Members of A1 Khalifa family have selected
Shaikh Salman eldest son of Shaikh Hamad to succeed his
father as Ruler of Bahrain. Shaikh Abdulla bin Isa,
? important potential rival claimant, is reported to have
acquiesced. The selection was apparently made by Khalifa
family in ignorance of contents of Shaikh Hamad's will which
Belgravo is handing over immediately to Shaikh Salman, mut.
to enable him to consolidate his position still further.
Prospocts of a peaceful transition seem good but I am
watching situation carefully and will roport all developments.
Am paying condolence visits tomorrow morning to ShaikhsSalman
Muhammad and Abdulla, son and brothers respectively of Shaikh
Hamad, in that order.
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