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Translation of a letter dated 10th Rabl al awwal 1357 (10th
May 1930) from Shaikh Abdulla bln Qnsim al Than!, G.I.F.., Ruler
of Qatar, to Mr. IJ.V'eightman, ICS., Political Agent, Dahrain.
A.C.
I have the honour to refer to the firm friendship, good and
strong relations’ and the treaties which exist between me and
II.0.M's Government upon which I rely, after God, in all my

affairs, in view of this I submitted my protests and complaints
to.the Hon'ble the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf and to
the Political Agent, Bahrain, in connection with the irregular
action taken by Bahrain, in against Qatar, without any real justi­
fication, and their unusual attitude towards me when I took cert­

ain steps concerning the affairs of my own town and within my
territory. I made a full representation of what had happened and
asked on what ground they have taken such actions which injured
the feelings, broke the tie-' of friendship and disturbed the
good neighbourly relations which existed between bbth parties.
Now I see that they have done a new thing which rnay create
further difficulties. I deem it necessary, therefore, to inform

you that these matters may lead to affairs which would be
advisable to avoid.
Perhaps you will remember that I told you, In the course of
conversation, during your last visit to Dohah about Hawar. I said
that Hawar is, by its natural position, a part of Qatar, and it

is not hidden to anyone who is acquainted wilhh geographical and
natural condition and has seen the natural position of Hawar that
it is, beyond doubt, a part of Qatar though it is a small Island
separated by a shallow channel of water. But by its present
position it is attached to Qatar, formed by it and belongs to it.
I was astonished when in the last two days I heard that the
Bahrain Government are making interferences at Hawar. I was ■
surprised to see that the Bahrain Government, without, any.justifi-

’• cation, have ventured to carry out affairs which may iead'to/
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••-'•difficulties and bad consequences. I consider thatjit.'is^npt.:. \
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-right to keep quiet'about* their action 'which’J.is • a trari3gr9ssion