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Telegram R., No. 81*C., dated (and received) tho 23rd Juno 1923.
From—Political, Bahrain.
To—Resident, Busliiro.
My despatch No. 80.
Individual has been placed undor arrest by Shaikh ponding Bottlcmont.
Shaikh will announco terms of tho ftno to-day and tho timo limit. All quiet and
tribesmen appear cowed by tho strong action of tho Shaikh. Plcaso telegraph if •
action proposed in my despatch approved should necessity ariso. Gunboat will bo
here to-morrow.

Telegram R., No. 82-C., dated (and received) tho 24th Juno 1923.
From—Political, Bahrain.
To—Resident, Bushiro.
Your telegram No. C51, reads "Juno 19th attempt” presumably error.
Shaikh’s action not only on account of unjustifiable recent attempts but chiefly
regarding unprovoked attack on 'Ali, results three killed, four seriously wounded
and also 5,000 rupees loot. Shaikh asked me yesterday definite assurances of sup­
port without which he cannot show bold front. I said matter referred : meanwhile
he is delaying announcement, lie cannot release Ahmed and forego punishment
without complete loss of control. Reform then becomes impossible without
coercive measures. Qadki called yesterday advocating strong measures.

Telegram R., No. GD7, dated the 24th June 1923.
From—Resident, Bushirc,
To—Political, Bahrain.
Your telegram No. 82-C.
Word " attempts ” taken from your despatch. Shaikh Hamad should proceed
on his course confident in pledge of support' given through me by His Majesty’s
Government. Exact form of support must be chosen by His Majesty’s Government
and you cannot commit them without their consent. Crux will come when time
comes for realization of fine and Shaikh would be well advised to give plenty of
time so that Government may be fully consulted. Release of Shaikh Ahmad before
satisfactory settlement, appears most inadvisable and if necessary " Cyclamen ”
might receive him on board to convince Dosari of futility of attempts at rescue.

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No. M.C. 270 P.D.—10.7.23.^-30-C.Jl.r.S.