... Russian Garrison at Tabriz became permanent, but in spite of it the Persiaa Nationalists triumphed for a time, until the Persian Government found it necessary to borrow money. Britain and Russia then offered to arrange a loan on condition that they should ...

... whilst guaranteeing the integrity and independence of Persia. Mr. Cecil Spring Rice, the British Minister, wrote to the Persian Government assuring them that their independence was secure; indeed, the object of this British and Russian convention was : not ...