THE PERSIAN UPHEAVAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 159, 26 June 1908, Page 3

THE PERSIAN UPHEAVAL.

MARTIAL, LAW IX TEHEKAX. Teheran, June 24. Priur to yesterday'* developments, the Fenian Parliament had presented an ultima Unit to the Shall, and relations Ire tween them had been broken off. The Shall has now ordered martial law at Teheran. During yesterday's fighting, bombs fere thrown, killing several soldiers aud officials. Parliament buildings and many houses in tbe vicinity were sacked by the soldiers. The Indo-Knropean telegraph station iris under fire aud bullets were flying round. One member of the native stafl was wounded. It is reported that foreign residents are in no danger. A number of editors took refuge in the British Legation. Tbe British and Russian representatives have requested tbe Shah to take immediate steps to restore order. Their (ioverneninU will hold hiui responsible for any unfortunate incidents that may occur. *

The Shah has assured them that everything will be done to prevent furik«r disturlance*. JEAXIONAI.IST LKADKRS CAI'ITHED. WATCHING THE BUITISII LEGATION". SHOOTING KLISITIVKS. Received 23th, 10.25 p.m. Teheran, -lunt* £>. CouAckii captured -•"> Persian Nationalist leaders. ' Two were hangetl at tbe Royal camp. The Shah promised to spare the lives of the rest.

Troops, stationed to watch the approach of the Briti.-h Legation, hate been ordered to shoot fugitives seeking a Mortuary there.