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The only change a thexc were made during the year wore
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in connection with Mejlis Tajar'a and the hiving Court.
The Mojlis Tajara now consists of twonty
members, local and foreign merchants, under the
presidency of Shaikh Hamud bin ^ubah al Khalifah.
Ten members sit on the Court once during the week
and they attend in rotation.
The hiving Court consists of three important
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I merchants in the pearl trado, Khan Sahob Abdur Rehaman
; Ziani, Haji Abdu Ali bin Rajab, and Haji Apy -bin

Seggar, v/ith one paid inombor, Khalifah bu Chais.
Unfortunately at the beginning of the diving
! season two of the merchants were unable to continue
II their attendance owing to press of work. The hiving
Court is intended to function only during the off
season.

The court holds its session in the Bahrain
r Government Court House in Manama and sits once a week.
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6. State Protection.
This item includos the Indian Police, Arab
i Police, Natur3, upkeep of prison, and cost of depor­
;• tations.
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^'he strength of the forces is as follows.-
5 Indian Polioo.
V One British Officer
B One Indian Offioer
other ranks - 96 in all.
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j • Arab Police.
I ; One Superintendent
= • other ranks - 41;
!: Naturs.
Two Amirs
128 Nature.

- 1 The Indian and Arab Police are supplied v/ith
quarters, uniforms and rations, Tho Naturs are not
permanent employees and only reooivo pay, Many of

them are divers and are given leave during the diving