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611. It was probably with this object in view that tho Porle was anxious to
Agreement with Trucial Chie/t communicated to ascertain the exact terms of tho relationship
the J'ortc. in which the Truoial Cliiofs stood with us.
512. Tho Turkish Ambassador in London in isn3 requested that lie might
bo furnished with the text of our treaties
Secret E., May 1893. Noi. 1G5-1G3.
with Arab Cliiofs of the Persian Gulf.
It was thereupon decided by Uer Majesty’s Govornmcnt that the text of the
agreements of 181)2 with the Trucial Chiefs on the Pirate Coast of the Persian
Gulf should bo communicated to tho Turkish Government.
513. In 1899, we find the Arab coast of tho Persian Gulf arousing an
Uneasy interest on Arabian affairs, 1S99. uneasy interest in Turkish circles. Hamdi
Secret E , February 1900, Nos. 40*41, Pasha, the Vali of Basrah, was for pursu­
ing an aggressive policy in Hasa and at Koweit, cne of his schemes being tho
extension of tho telegraphic line from Fao to ICatif, which would pass through
Koweit. An Irade was actually issued by the Sultan to carry out this project.
It was however given up by his successor Mohsin Pasha.
613A. The Porte at this time appears to have been alarmed at the news of a
deputation of the Amir of Nejd being on
8ocrot E., Fobruory 1900, Nos. 40*41.
its way to the Khedive of Egypt, “with
presents and dangerous advice.” The Yali of Basrah was ordered to be on tho
look out for these messengers and to arrest them if found. What the Porte
probably feared was the extension of the British influence in Arabia from the
direction of Egypt.
613B. At an International Sanitary Conference held at Paris in 1894, it
Snnitary Posts in the Persian Gulf, was resolved, among other measures, to
Secret E., March 1895, Nos. 19—68. establish certain sanitary posts in the
Persian Gulf,(and to give certain powers to
the Sanitary Board at Constantinople, which the Turks soon utilized to extent
their influence in the Gulf.

Annexe III (ii) op the convention.
Sanitary posts to be established.
1. At Eao, or near this point, a large lazeretto on terra firma, with a
complete sanitary establishment having under its control the sanitary posts
in the Persian Gulf mentioned below :—
2. A small lazeretto in one of the two islets, Ottoman Selliiyc or
Yilaniye, situated near Basrah, to supervise such individuals as may have
evaded the visit to Eao.
3. Maintenance of the sanitary post actually existing at Basrah.
4. Establishment of four sanitary posts in the Bay of Koweit.
6. Sanitary post at Menama, capital of the Bahrein Islands.
6. Sanitary post at Bander-Abbas.
7. Sanitary post at Bander Bouchir.
8. Sanitary post at Mohammcrah.
9. Sanitary post in the port of Gwadur (Baluchistan).
10. Sanitary post in the port of Maskat (on the Oman Coast).
513-C. There were also made regulations, which would give occasion for
vexatious interference with the British
Ibid No. 27.
Indian commerce. The Foreign Office
therefore refused to accept the arrangements proposed for the Persian Gulf.
613-D. The Government of India, who were asked to state their opinion
after consulting tho British Officers and
Ibid No. 67.
firms in the Gulf, expressed the fol­
lowing views in there Despatch No. 22 (Secret), dated 3rd January 1896
“ For some limo past a quarantine slation has existed at Fao, and, as tho information in
our possoBsion shows, under cover of quarantine and customs regulations, Turkish officials arc
enabled to board Indian Dalivo craft bound to and coming from Mobararaorab and to levy