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(9) Tolegram, No. 1284-E. A., datod Simla, tlio let August 1897. Ho. OS.
From—Tbo Foreign Secretary, Simla,
To—The Political Resident, Persian Gulf, Bushire.
Your tolcgram 30th July. Warn Mubarak. Use your dieorction as to deputing assist­
ant.

(10) Telegram, dated the lltli August 1897. No. 07.
From—Tho Political Resident, Persian Gulf, Bushire,
To—Tlio Foreign Secretary, Simla.
Sheikh Yusuf mentioned in my previous telegram, now at Bahrein, wished come here.
I propose to tell his Agent, who is here, that Sheikh can come if he wished, but I cannot
promise to oonsider his ease. Ageut 6ays that ono-third Koweit belongs to Yusuf and that
Mubarak has dispossessed him.
(11) Telegram, No. 1318-E.A., dated tho 17th August 1897. No. 101.
From—The Foreign Secretary, Simla,
To—The Political Resident, Persian Gulf, Bushire.
Your tolegram 11th August, You should tell Yusuf’s Agent that the British Government
will give him no 6uppoit against Koweit.
No. 110.
(121 Telegram, dated tho 22nd August 1897.
From—The Resident, Bushire,
To—Tho Foreign Secretary, Simla.
Your telegram of the 17th August received. I have intimated to Sheikh Yusuf’s Agent
as directed in it. Ho says, Yusuf only desires our good ofliocs with Mubarak to induce latter
restore his property and that of son, late Sheikh assassinated by Mubarak. I understand that
Chief, Bahroin, who is related to family would arbitrate if we do not disapprove, but not
otherwise. This might be permitted 1 think. Our Bahrein Agent has arrived with letters
from Mubarak who says that he has no one sufficiently intclligeut to send to Bushire and
begs that somebody may be sent to him from Residency to whom he will explain his view*.
As Pridcaux lias arrived I propose sending Gaskin shortly to Koweit to convey warning of
Government. lie can also ascertain what Mubarak has to 6ay and on his return 1 will report.
Gaskin will be directed not to make any reply.

(13) Telegram, No. 1S67-E.A., dated Simla, tho 29th August 1897. No. 111.
From—The Foreign Scoretary, Simla,
To—The Political Resident, Persian Gulf, Bushire.
Your telegram 22nd August. There appears no objection to Bahrein Chief arbitrating
between Mubarak and Yusuf at request of both parties, but if you send Gaskin to Kowoit you
had bettor await his report before doing anything.

No. 113.
(14) Tolegram, dated the 10th September 1897.
From—The Resident, Bushire,
To-7-Tho Foreign Secretary, Simla.
Your telegram of 29th August 1897.
" Gaskin conveyed warniug to Mubarak who is willing to accept arbitration of Bahrein
Sheikh. Report by letter on the.'o points will follow. Mubarak informed Gaskin he and his
people aware Turkey iutends to absorb Koweit, and to avoid this thoy desiro British protection
on samo terms Bahrein and Trucial Chiefs. Present seems good opportunity to establish
British influence in Koweit which will certainly bo place great importance. Mubarak stated no
agreement with Turkey exists,, but he undoubtedly flics Turkish flag, and his predecessor
accepted title of Kaim-Makam from Constantinople. This, however, does not seem insuperable
objection to the extension of our influenco, as Turks have nover exercised sovereign right at.
nor have wo admitted their protection over, Koweit. Unless therefore we are prepared to
allow Turkey absorb Kowoit, I strongly advise that I may bo permitted to proceed further with
negotiations. Rosident in Turkish Arabia holds similar views.”
36. Major Meade reported the proceedings of Mr. Gaskin at length with
his remarks in his letter No. 00, dated 26th September 1897:—
“In continuation of my telegram in oyphor of tho 10th instant regarding Koweit affairs, I
No. 120 of Secret E., Novombor 1897, Nee- havo the honor to report, for tho information of the
83—141. ^ . Govornmont of India, that Mr. Gaskin, tho
Extra Assistant to the Residont in the Persian Gulf, visited Koweit in the R. I. M, S.