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140. Tlio Trucial Chiefs readily consented to these suggestions, and an
agrcomcnt was drawn out and scaled by them in the presence of Hajco Abdur
Rahman, Government Agent, Arab Coast, aud Hajco Abdul Cassim, Residency
Moonshco, who wns specially deputed to explain to tho soveral Chiefs tho Resi­
dent’s views aud wishes in this matter.

Terms of a mutual agreement entered into by the Trucial Chiefs of the Oman Coast through
the medium of lUJl ABDUL CASSlil, MOONSHEE, especially deputed on this service,
and llAJl ABDUR RaRUAN, Government Agent, Arab Coast, written on the 3rd Rajeb
1206, corresponding with 24th June 1670.
Preliminary.
Since it is to the interest of all the Trucial Chiefs to combine mutually for the pre­
vention of thoir subjects absconding for fraud from one territory and taking asylum in
another, especially as regards divers and sailors. On this account we, wh<»60 seals and
signatures are attached to this document, herebv agree and bind our.-elves in the presence of
Haji Abul Passim, Residency Moonshee, specially deputed for giving effect .to this objoct
and Haji Abdur Rahman, Government Agent, to give aid in every way possible in preventing-
such runaways from obtaining aid or asylum in our countries.
Therefore, in accordance with this agreement, we consent—
1st.—In the event of a runaway seeking refuge iu our territories, whether by sea or
land, to consider it our duty to at once restore him to tiio Chief from whcso jurisdiction he
may have absconded.
2nd.—In the event of its being proved that a runaway is protected by any Chief, and
not delivered up, or his liability accepted when demanded by the Government Agent, each
Chief shall be liable to a fine of 50 dollars in addition to all just claims proven against such
runaway.
3rd.—Further, if the Chief harbouring such runaway refuse to deliver him up or
accept his liability when demanded by the Government Agent, and permit him to proceed
to the pearl banks in pursuance of his vocation, such Chief shall be liable to a fiue of 100
dollars in addition to all just proven claims against the runaway.
4th.—When facts are disputed a council of arbitration (mejlis) will be convened.,
at which the Government Ageut will preside, the disputing parties and ail the Trucial Chiefa
sending delegates, or if they wish, attending themselves. The decision of the council to
be binding only when confirmed by Her Britanuio Majesty's Political Resident in tho Persian
Gulf.
5th.—These fines are only to be enforced when Her Britannic Majesty's Resident in the
Persian Gulf has satisfied himself that the Chief complained against is really in fault and
fairly liable.
We therefore have written and put our signatures and seals to this document consenting
and bindiug ourselves to carry out this agreement without opposition.
Correct. (Sd.) SALIM BEN SULTAN BEN SUGGUR
AL JOASMI with his owu band.
[Seal.]
Correct. (Sd.) RASHID BEN HOMEYD BEN RASHID
AL NAEEAMEE.
[Seal.]
Correct. (Sd.) HUSHUR BEN MUKTOOM.
[Seal.]
Correct. (Sd.) AHMED BEN ABDULLAH BEN RA­
SHID.
[Seal.]
Correct. (Sd.) The Mendicant of God, ZAYED BEN
KHULIFA.
[Seal.]
Correct. (Sd.) HOMEYD BEN ABDULLAH BEN
SULTAN AL JOASMI with hi* own
hand.
[Seal.]