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317. Yusuf-cl Ibrahim sont some mounted men to Dora with instructions
to Sheikh cl-Ibrahim, his kinsman, to collcot a foroo. The latter collected 160
men, but their destination was unknown.
318. A regular coiy-cspondcnco was kept up between the Nakib’s family at
Basrah and Yusuf-cl-Ibrahim at Borcyda. The latter was also in communica­
tion with Mullah Hamza, the Sheikh of Mohammcrali’s agent hero and Abdul
Wahab-el-Eirtas.
October 1903.—319. Ibn Saud left Hiadh for Shakra, and the car-Shoikhs
of Kasim were ready to leave Koweit to
8ccrtt E., Auguit 1004, Nob. 286-373.
join him. Ibn Rashid reported to bo near
Zalfi, of two days journey to the north-east of Shakra and 36 hours from
Boreyda.
Beginning of December 1903.—320. It was reported that Ibn Saud had
raptured Zalfi, and executed Ibn Rashid’s representative and ten of liis men
posted there, and also that Ibn Rashid has sent GO men to reinforce his garrison
at Eneza, which was too weak to defend itself against Ibn Saud. In the opinion
of Mubarak, Ibn Saud was now practically master of Nejd and would make
short work of Kasim and Aneyza.
Middle of January 1904.—321. Sheikh Mubarak reported that Ibn Saud
attaoked Hussein Jerad, a relative of Ibn Rashid, and killed him and 400
of his followers. He took his flag and sent it to Koweit.
March 1V04—322. Aneyza was reported to have been captured by Ibn
Saud. He also defeated Majid in a battle, and took back the members of the
Saud family, who were with him, Saud-bin-Abdul Aziz, Saud-bin-Mahoraed,
Peysal bin-Saud.
April 1904.—323. A telegram was received, dated 2'*th April, from Political
Resident in Turkish Arabia to say that Ibn Saud had captured Riadh (? sic)
and driven out Ibn Rashid, who retired th«*n to Samawa on the Euphrates. Be
added :—Pour Turkish Infantry regiments, each 600 strong, are ordered for
Samawa and 4,000 iira, 800 Martini-Henry rifles, and 1,000 Mart i.ii-Henry rifles
and 1,000 Snider rifles and 60,000 rounds of ammunition have been sent to Ibn
Rashid by tlie'Turks. The money, rifles and ammunition loft Baghdad three
days ago. It is also contemplated to send Ibn Rashid three new guns lately
received from Constantinople and three mountain guns. The artillery men are
practising at these guns daily/*
No. 823 of Secret
E., Auguit 1004, Mob. 324. In repeating this message to the Secretary of State on 28th April 1S04»
286-873. His Excellency Lord Curzon suggested that the Turks might again be warned
against direct interference iu affairs of Nejd, or it might be necessary for His
Majesty’s Government to take measures in those regions in ordvr to protect
British interests.

XXXVII.—Montefik Arabs seek Russian protection. Sadun Pasha
revolts and seeks refuge at Jehara in Koweit. Sheikh of
Koweit warned against aiding him.
326. On 8th September 1902 Mr. Wratislaw (Consul, Basrah) reported to Sir
N.O’Conor that a number of leading Monto-
Secret March 1803, No*. 34-36.
fik Arabs had applied to him to procure
British nationality or protection on the ground that the Russian Consul at
Baghdad had been issuing passports to Native Shiahs of that district. Mr.
Wratislaw replied that it was impossible for him to comply with their request.
They then applied to the acting Russian Consul for protection. An answer
was promised on return of the Consul who had been absent on leave. On his
return it was reported that their applica­
8ocr«t E., Novembor 1303, No. 96.
tion was preferred to the Russian Ambassa­
dor at Constantinople. We have not heard further as to what was the resu
of this application.
326. Wo next hear of the Montefik Arabs in connection with disturbances
in which Sadun Pasha plays an import ntpart and Sheikh Mubarak was bolievoa