... Mr. Smart, the British Consul at Shiraz, was £4,744. It was stated in the House of Commons on the 27th March that the Persian Government had agreed to pay compensation as a first charge on the next loan. The final letter, which was from Sir Edward Grey ...

... They have recogni.s-ed that a Persian Government which pursues a policy hostile to Russian interests cannot be strong. Such a policy leads inevitably to friction and conflict with Russia, that must weaken the Persian Government and impair or destroy its authority ...

... small military and police forces in Persia, v ith a request that we would put the country in order and return it. to the Persian Government in say, five years ; and suppose Russia assented to the experiment being attempted; could we dd it ? Could we guarantee ...

... the promises given to onr own Government, as well as to Persia ? As to the contention that railways would assist the Persian Government in pacifying the 'turbulent districts through which they would pass, dr. Lynch says this is quite true ; but, of these ...

... monetazy advance in Persia, but asked, was his policy for protecting British interests in Persia confined to financiug the Persian Government? He urged that Sir Edward Grey should refuse to facilitate the prolongation of the Bagdad Railway to the Gulf. Earl ...

... and confidence between these two Powers. There was little occasion for fear, he added, lest a strong and independent Persian Government would lend itself to hostile designs against us. Less attention is, I think (Mr. Lynch proceeded), due to an opinion ...

... declaring that it is essential that the men :wally known to be guilty of the attack on Consul Smart be handed over to the Persian Government for punishment. If this is done then the daiaehmeat at Baahire will be withdrawn, and if the tribal chiefs are friendly ...