THE SITUATION IN PERSIA
OUTRAGES AGAINST BRITISH OFFICERS. By Teleerapli—Press AswinMon—now*-*--' London, November 16. In tho Houso of Commons, Lord Robert Cecil (Under-Secretary for' Foreign Affairs) 6tated that in consequence of outrages against-British officers iu Persia, and tho presence of Austrian and German officers, Russian reinforcements had advanced towards tho Persian capital. The Persian Government had been informed of the peaceful intention of tho troops, whoso aim was to protect the foreign colonies. Proposals that had been received from tho Persian Government wore being considered by Britain and Russia. "Our desire," added Lord R. Cccil, "is for friendly relations with Persia, provided she makes real efforts to prevent attacks on tho British and Allied population." 'AUSTRO-GERMAN INTRIGUE. (Reo. November 17, 9.55 p.m.) Patrograd, November 17. Tho Austro-German and Turkish Ministers have left Teheran, and two Russophile Princes have entered the Persian Cabinet. The Shah summoned the AngloRussian Ministers, and assured tliem of his friendliness to the Entente. He avowed that the Germans had been trying to intrigue witli Persia to unake war against Russia.
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Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2622, 18 November 1915, Page 5
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174THE SITUATION IN PERSIA Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2622, 18 November 1915, Page 5
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