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Treaty signed. British Resident to not ns Arbitrator in enso of quarrels in the
Persian Gulf. Persian and Turkish Government informed .. 10
Persians complain of British proceedings . .. .. .. .. 10
British Government decline to recognize Persian right to question such proceedings,
or to givo any explanation .. .. ... 11
Reported designs of Sheikh of Damaun (Mahomcd-bin-Abdoolahl against Bahrein . 11
Attempts of Slioikh of Damaun to gain possession of Bahrein . .. .. 11
18G9.
Repeatedly cautioned by British Government against such proceedings .. .. 11
At length deported to Granc, and an allowance made to h'ui by Sheikh of Bahrein. 11
Bombardment of Bahrein by Colonel Polly .. .. .. .. II
1869. Appointment by Colonel Pclly of Alt been Klialccfah ns Sheikh of Bahrein in
place of his brother, Mahonwod been Kbalccfah II
Persian complaint against Colonel Polly's ptoceeding* at P-ihrein 11
Appeal of Persia to Treaties with Engined of 1809, 1814, 1821, and 1837,
respecting its rights in the Persian Gulf II
Claim of Persia to sovereignty over Island of Bahrein renewed 11
Recognition by Sheikh of Bahrein «t Persian supremacy .. 11
Steps taken by Colonel Pclly for suppression of piracy approved by Indian
Government • .. .. .. 1
Explanation offered to Persian Government of Colonel Polly's proceedings II
Persian proposals as to course to be adopted by British Government ill future;
agreed to by British Government 11
Persian Government informed that Sheikh of Bahrein was an indepem ent Chief.
with whom British Government bad Treaty engagements . 11
Persian CbargC* d’Affaires produces a letter front Sheikh of Bahrein (dated 18G0)
admitting Bahrein Islands to be part of Persian territory .. II
India Office suggest that British Government might undertake, as a matter of
courtesy to the Persian Government, not to take any hostile proceedings in
future against Sheikh of Bahrein without previously informing Persian
Government 11
Persian Government so informed by Lord Clarondou, but right reserved of acting
promplv without such reference 11
British Government admit that Persia has protested against the Persian right of
sovereignty being ignored by British authorities . 11
Persian Governutent promises to snppreas piraey in Persian Gulf .. •. 11
Fresh cases of piracy occur, notwithstanding Persian promises. Additional naval
force sent to support Colonel Polly’s authority 11
Persian Government admits its inability to suppress piracy from want of proper naval
force 11
Persian Firman issued recognizing Ali been Kbalccfah as Chief of Bahrein 11
Murder of Ali been Kbalccfah (the Chief placed in power by British Agent) by bis
brother Mahomed heen Kbalccfah .. .. 11
Mahomed been Kbalcefnb's name inserted in Persian Firman as Chief of Bahrein . 11
Lord Clarendon suggests that in future difficulties “communication should be bad
with Persian Government" .. 13
Persian Government again informed that Sheikh of Bahrein was independent .. 13
Sheikh of Bahrein stated to have admitted in 18G0 that the islands were part of
the Persian territory 13
India Office concur in communicating with Persia in future, ns an net of courtesy,
although still considering Bahrein to he independent 14
Note to Persian CbargC* d’Affaires on the subject; who suggests alterations 14
Amended note to Persian Charge d* Affaires (29th April) lb-
Persia promises to suppress piracy; hut nothing done 17
Fresh nets of piracy 17
Firman of Shah of Persia recognizing Ali been Kbalccfah Chief of Bahrein 17
Breach of “ Maritime Truce." Colonel Pclly again scut to Bahrein 18
Persian Government informed 18
Persian Agent sent to inquire into Colonel Polly's proceedings 13
Opinion of I.ord Clnrcndon on Colonel Polly's proceedings 19
His conduct entirely approved by Indian authorities .. 20
'Turkish claim to Bahrein renewed .. 20
British Government again refuso to rccognizo the claim 20
1870. Statement of India Oflica as to independence of Bahrein . .. .. • 22
Explanation as to alleged complicity of Shah's Government in acta of the piratical
faction In !ho Gulf, and (Joloool Polly’s interception of Persian messenger to
stxalled Rulor of Bahrein ., ■•»..■.» ••• 23
Complaints against Co viol Pclly not to he not'ccd till Porsian Government
oxplain ns to intercepted letters to Ruler of Bahrein • • 23
Colonel Polly's explanations .. .. _..' 25
.Question ordered to stand over .. 27
1871. jMurdcr of Turkish mossongor by Chiof of Bahrain during progross of expedition
against Ncjd. Porto's claim for satisfaction .« • • • * % 27