85 expression and said that I was reporting thematter to you. I do not think the Shaikh himself is in favour of the Germans or one who could not bemoulded so as tomeet with the interests of the British government. unfortunately the Shaikh lacks will and is nothing but a dull instrument in the hands of his secretary and therefore no good could be expected fromhimas long as he acts under the influence of his secretary. Although I believe that the Shaikhwould comply with his the promise about the broadcast I don’t anticipate that he would take action against his secretary or sincerely try to discover the writer on the walls. Abdullah bin Faris’ father was a Najdi but he is a subject of Sharjah. 2. I don’t think that it would be advisable or good policy to let such matters pass without being checked and Immediate and deterrent action taken 3. I could not think of any reason for his anti-British attitude except the refusal to grant him a visa from Bahrain when he wanted to go to Kuwait and the message conveyed to the Shaikh about him. I am strongly in favour of taking the most effective action against a mean person like bin Faris who is taking misadvantage of the world situation. I suggest that we should send a warning to the Shaikh to take action against his secretary in a specified period say two or three days, Failing which we would take SO and SO action against him. 4. Owing to the war I don’t know what action would be possible. in my opinion we should avoid action which could be heard of outside and take such action which would affect the pocket of the Shaikh directly such as the stoppage of his air facilities allowance or oil payment. as an alternative to impose a fine which if not recovered from the secretary by the Shaikh to be taken from his allowance 5. A British subject in Dubai named Tiradas Dhamanmal, manager of the firm Dhamanmal Isardas is reported to be Anti-British. the latest information I received about him that he, in replay to question about the news, said to Salim bin Musabbih andMuhammad Abu Ruhaimah that the allies of the British government will soon be crushed by the Mighty Germany. This sort of remark on the Trucial Coast is highly objectionable especially from a British subject. I suggest that i be authorised to send him back to India by the first semester after telling that his presence on the Trucial Coast is undesirable on account of his talk in favour of the enemy of his Government. This will have very good effect on the local people and I strongly recommend we take prompt action so as to prevent repercussion on the Trucial Coast. I have not said SHARJAH AND WORLD WAR II
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