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Tolcgrnm, dated tlio 26th Soptoniboc 1901. No. 300.
From—IHs Majesty's Scoretory of Stalo for India, London,
To—His Excelloncy tho Viceroy, Simla,
“Ambassador, Constantinople, instructed in accordance -with suggestion contained in
your telegram of 14th September regarding Koweit.”

(15) No. 308.
Telegram, dated tho 26th Septombor 1901.
From—Tho Political Resident in tho Persian Gulf, Bushire,
To—Tho Foreign Secretary, Simla.
‘’Following telegram received from Wratislaw yesterday :— I received instructions yes­
terday and saw the Amir’s agent to-day, but he declined to transmit peaceable proposals and
warning, fearing the nnger o£ Amir. I have asked whether I may write to Amir direct, as
his agent will forward letter. We have three ships of war at Koweit and Assaye is on the
way, Report has reached me from Fao that Amir’s troops have retired; but not yet con-
firmed.”
No. 310,
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Telegram, dated tbo 27th Soptomber 1901.
From—His Majesty's Secretary of State for India, London,
To—His Excollency tho Viceroy, Simla.
“ Koweit. Your telegrams 25th and 26th September. O’Conor reports Sultan yesterday
instructed Commander, 6th Army Corps, to inform Amir that he must keep quiet, Amir cora-
plained of aggression on the part of Koweit. Following. telegram 6Cnt to O’Conor to-day :—
As Turkish Government is taking steps to restrain Amir, attempt on our part to intervene
with him would probably be supcrlluous. Viceroy of India lias instructed Admiral to assist
Sheikh in rcpolling any attack on Koweit. Message to the following effect will bo conveyed
to Sheikh of Koweit through the Government of India. His Majesty’s Government have
used their influence for the purpose of securing him against any encroachment upon the privi­
lege which he now enjoj's. Sultan assumed us that Turkish Government is putting pressure
upon Amir of Nejd with this object, but complaints are made that Sheikh oa this side has
permitted raids upon territories of the Amir Sheikh must put an eud to such misconduct, and
must clearly understand that His Majesty’s Government will use their good offices on his
behalf only if he allows himself to be guided in this and other matters by their advice. Please
instruct Kemball to send, without delay, above message to Sheikh.”
16S. Tho message, as directed by the Secretary of State in his telegram dated
27th September, was duly communicated
No. 144 of Secret E, March 1902, No*. 107-873.
by Colonol Meado to the Sheikh, lie
promised compliance but denied all complicity in the alleged raids.
159. As regards tho Amir of Nejd, tho Naval Coramander-m-Chief wired on
27th September with reference to instruc­
No. 311, of Secret E., October 1901 No*. 184-315.
tions sent in tlio Government of India’s
telegram of 27th September that he could not sanction landing a crow for
operations ashore at Koweit, but that otherwiso directions had been given to act
in accordance with tho terms of the telegram.
160. Reports about this time reached Koweit that the forces of tho Amir of
Nejd had raided a caravan near Koweit
No. 312 of Ditto.
on 23rd September but were repulsed. Tho
Political Resident doubted whether tho Amir was with the forces and whether
he would pross tho attaolc on Koweit in view of tho preseuce of the British
ships of war unless the Turks actively supported them, Colonel Kemball pro­
mised to send him warning, if possible,'before taking activo measures.
161. Mcanwhilo Mr. Wratislaw had undertaken with tho permission of the
No. 1X7—131 o£ Secret E.. March 1902, No*. Foreign OfllCO to assist Colonel Kcm-
117-357. Rail in opening communications between
the Amir of Nejd's agent and the Sheikh of Moharamorah, who had under
takon to bo tho peacemaker betwecu the Sheikh of Koweit and the Amir.