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our somewhat half hearted protection of their interests
abroad, and xfcxx the criterion of this protection, if our
claim to protect Bahrhna io sincere, should be not the ex­
pedience in any particular instmee, but the right that the
individual has to it. It is clear from the conversation
I mentioned in paragraph 4 that the authorities at ^atif are

expecting that v/e shall support genuine Bahama, and v/ith
your approval I propose to continue doing so, confining
such protection, however, to particular instances, and only
then after careful scrutiny of thexx credentials of the clai­
mants.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your moot obedient servant,

PoliticrjJr'£gent, Bahrain.
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