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Telegram, dated tho 12th September 1901.
From—His Majosty’a Secretary of Stato for India, London,
To—Ilia Excellency tho Viceroy, Simla.
“O’Conor instructed, 7th September, that we cannot recede from our position at Koweifc,
and that, if Porto should insist on raising1 tho question of their rights, we may hnvo to convert
into something much more prcciso present indeiinito understanding with Sheikh. 0th Sep­
tember, Turkish Ambassador asked for and obtained confirmation by Foreign OtTico of assu­
rances given by O’Conor terminating present controversy on basis of mutual maintenance of
status quo at Kowoit.”

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No. 282. Telegram, dated tho 12th Soptombor 1901.
From—Tho Political Residont in tho Persian Gulf, Bushire,
To—Tho Foroign Secretary, Simla.
“ Your telegram of the 11th September, Koweit. I suggest that Wratislaw should send
for Amir’s agent and tell him that Mubarak is willing to make peace and that British Gov­
ernment wishes that pence should be made, and ask him to communicate with his master.
He should inform agent of Mubarak's terms which will serve as basis of negotiations, and at
the same time tell him to inform Amir that British Gov6roment will not permit attack upon
Koweit. Mubarak’s terms are briefly as follows :—Amir to withdraw support from Mubarak’s
enemies; Mubarak also to cease supporting Amir’s enemies; both Amir and Mubarak to
restrain their tribes from molesting each other.”

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No. 302.
Telegram, dated tho 24th September 1901.
From—Hi* Excellency the Naval Commandor*in*Chief, East Indian Station, Trincomaloe,
To—The Foreign Socretary, Simla.
“Senior Officer, Persian Gulf, reported yesterday force of Amir of Ncjd advanced within
two days’ march from Koweit. Marathon left for Koweit; Anaye ordered to follow from
Karachi. Sphinx hastening from Jask. In case attack on Koweit by Amir of Nejd, is it to be
repelled by force ? "

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No. 808.
Telegram, No. 1650*E,-A., dated the 26th September 1901.
From—Tho Foreign Secretary, Simla,
To—His Excellency tho Natal Commandor-in-Chief, East Indian Station, Trincomaloe.
“ Your telegram, 24th September. 1 f force of Amir of Nejd attack Koweit they should
be repelled by force ; but opportunity should, if possible, be taken to send warning to Amir
that British force will assist in defending the town. Political Resident has been instructed
accordingly.” _______________

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No. 804. Telegram No. 1G61-E. A., dated 26th September 1901,
From—Tho Foreign Secretary, Simla,
To—Tho Political Resident in tho Persian Gulf, Bushire.
e* Your telegram, 24th September. Admiral has been informed that if forces of Amir of
Nejd attack Koweit they should bo repelled by force; but that opportunity should, if possible,
be taken to 6end warning to Amir that British force will assist in defending the town. Please
arrange to 6cnd warning if possible.’’
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No. 305. Telegram No. 1GG2.E. A„ dated tho 26th Septombor 1901.
From-HU Excellency tho Vicoroy, Simla,
To—His Majesty* Secretary of Stato for India, London.
“My telegram, 25th, Koweit. In response to request from Admiral for immodiato
instructions in contingency of attack by Amir of Nejd upon Koweit I havo roplied, in persu-
ance of previous instructions from ITis Majesty’s Government that such attack should bo
renelUd by force; but that opportunity should, if possible, be takon to 6end warning to Amir
of Nejd that British force will assist in defending Koweit.’’