PERSIA.
CHARGES REFUTED. By Cable— Press Association—Copyright. London, February 22. Mr. Ponsonby moved an amendment to the Address-in-Reply, condemning the Government's failure to preserve the integrity of Persia. Sir Edward Grey refuted the charge that Britain's strategic interests were damaged. Some Russian troops had already beeniVithdrawn. and the- Government was assured that the rest would follow. Russia was also entitled to defend her strategical interests. The Anglo-Russian agreement limited the action of btfth Power-. Russia's influence in Northern Persia was unaffected. as it existcjl, prior to the agreement. The amendment was withdrawn.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 203, 24 February 1912, Page 5
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92PERSIA. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 203, 24 February 1912, Page 5
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