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(3) Telegram, No. 1199-E. A., dated tbo 26tli July 1897.
No. 90. From—Tho Foreign Secretary, Simla,*
To—The Political Resident, Persian Gulf, Bushiro.
Your telegram, July 21st. You may communioatc warning through delegate, if ho appears
reliable and eui'ablc person. Should Mubarak’s proposals bo important, telegraph them in
cypher and detain delegato pending instructions.

(4-) Telegram, dated the 23rd July 1897.
No. 91. From—The Secretary of Stato, London,
To—The Viceroy, Simla.
It is reported from Bagdad that Sheikh Yusuf Ibrahim with large force, partly drawn
from Persian Gulf Coast, attacked Koweit 30th June, and was repulsed. Currie informed by
Lord Salisbury that, unless Chiefs under treaty intervene, or the case is one of piracy affecting
British subjects, matters do not affect us; it was added that while we have not recognised
Turkish proUction over Koiocit, it is doubtful whether we could deny Turkish influence. A
later telegram reports inhabitants of Zohair have applied to the Porte to remove Sheikh
Mubarak j meantime, son of the late Sheikh asks for British inllucncc promising to accept
protection. Turkish Corvette is reported to be awaiting orders from Porte before commencing
offensive operations. Lord Salisbury does not think British action called lor. I propose to
concur in this view.
(5) Telegram, No. 1200-E. A., dated the 20th July 1897.
No. 92.
From—The Foreign Secretary, Simla,
To—The Political Resident, Persian Gulf, Bushiro.
Secretary of State for India telegraphs under date 23id July
Begins. “ (Reported.. ,concur).” Ends. Who is Sheikh Yusuf Ibrahim ?
Have you any suggestions ?
(6) Telegram, dated the 27th July 1897.
No. 93.
From—The Political Resident, Persian Gulf, Bushiro,
To—The Foreign Secretary, Simla.
Your two cypher telegrams received. I will report on Sheikh Mubarak’s proposals for
your consideration, when delegate comes. I understand from the Sheikh's letter to our Agent
that he intends to ask for British protection to the exclusion of Turkish influence. As regards
the attack on Koweit in Juoe, original repoits were exaggerated and transpired that it was
attempted by one Sheikh Yusuf bin Ibrahim of Dora, who has a long standing quarrel with
Mubarak. He was at Basrali cud of June and collected small force at Iiindiyan to attack
Mubarak: finding, however, that he was prepared, Yusuf retreated without firing a shot.
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British Agent at Kao reports that Yusuf supposed to be under British protection and is old
Indian trader. This occurrence does not directly affect us, but Turkish Government may
make it an excuse to extmd their inlh eoca in Koweit; aud if they 6ond Corvette 1 would
suggest British guu-boat’s going also.
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(7) Telegram, No. 1212-E. A., dated the 29th July 1897.
No. 94.
From—His Excellency the Viceroy, Simla,
To—The Secretary of State for Tndia, London.
Your Lordship's telegram of 23rd Jnly. Koweit. The Political Resident in the
Persian Gulf reports that Yusuf's attack was in pursuance of a private quarrel and was
exaggerated He retired without firing a shot. I agree that-the British action is not called
for. A delegate from Mubarak is on his way to Bushire. I shall telegraph his proposals.
Colonel Wilton did not warn Mubarak about piracy, see my telegram of 9th May.
Meade will probably convey the warning through the delegate. Colonel Loch enquires wha
orders have been passed regarding the Commission, and reports that another piracy occurred on
May 12th off Koweit. ______________
(8) Telegram, dated the 30th July 1897.
From—Tho Political Resident, Persian Gulf, Bushire,
To—The Foreign Secretary, Simla.
In continuation of my telegram of tho 27th of July. Bahroin Agent
No. 95.
yesterday, but reported that delegate of Mubarak returned to Koweit on hc.iring ,a ,
Yusuf bin Ibrahim is c«»ming to Bahrein. Agent writes he has written to u • _.
delegate again. As this will entail further delay, should I wait his arrival be or
eating warning ? I am informed Turkey compelled Yusuf to leave Basrah and t a
settling in Bahrein.