The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-06-09

Sketch OF the Visiting Potentnte.
His Majesty the Shah OF Persia, who Is about to
visit England, and will doubtless prove OF the
s'lions" OF the season III London, was born In the
year 1929. His name is Nassir-cd-Din. or, as given
more phoneticay, "Nasir-ud-Deen Shah, Kajar, Es-
Sultaun ell Khakan.n He succeeded TO the throne
OF Persia September TO- 1S4s. when only eighteen
years OF age. He is son OF the late King,
Mohammed Shah, grandson Of the famous
Prince Abbas Mira tine Crown Prince),
whose premature death in 1888 was great loss to
his country and people, and great-grandson OF
Fetch Ali Shah His mother is princess OF the
royal family OF Persia. His Majesty has two children,
Muzalfer-edDln, heir apparent who was born in
1850; and Dlilaled-Daueh, born three years later.
When, however, we call the former "heir appa-
rent" 1t must be remembered that II is within the
power OF the Persian monarchs to alter or overrule
the existing law OF presumable succession and, and
crown to any member OF their family.
The shah, or. to call him by his full formal title
"Shat-in-Shaho-that Is, 'King OF kings'-is alb
solute ruler within his domnons and sole master
OF the lives and goods Of all his subjects, both high
and low. The whole revenue of the country being
at their disposal recent soyereigns OF Persia have
been able to amass large fortunes. That OF the
present occupant Of the throne + estimated estimate as
half OF which is represented by diamonds, the
largest Of whch-l7S carats, and known as the
ya-i-Noor-forms, with other precious stones,
part OF the crown jewels.
THE HEIR OF A REVOLUTION
The present sovereign OF Persia s the fourth OF
the dynasty of the Kadjahs, who gained possession
OF the crown just eighty years ago, alter civil war
when lasted from l77s to 1894, the first OF the line
HIS PERSONAL APPEARANCE.
correspondent thus describes the Shah as he
in person, intelligent and liberal-minded. He
takes an active part In the administration OF his
being Of ali classes Of his subjects He is, more
over endowed with q highly cultivated mind. is
well acquainted with the French language. and
takes in several of the leading newspapers OF
Europe.
HIS RULE AND DIPLOMACY.
His reign Is remarkable for the introduce
ton OF many striking improvements, true
marks OF progress and civilization, such as
es OF al hs E e SF
OF the telegraph, and the construction OF the
first made road IN Persia treaty for establishing
telegraphic communication between India and
Europe through Persia has been signed by the Per-
sian government and Mr.. Alison, Queen yictoria's
representative at Teheran and the exchange OF
the Publications has already taken place.
TOLERATIoN.
AS prooI OF tne nDernilly OF Ine Shah u may DC
ligion Of the Khoran. and regarded in Persia as the
vcegereHt the Prophet he not long ago granted to
the HISTORIAN Christians in his domnons a site for
church, but also headed q subscription list with
handsome donation towards its erection, an ex-
Ministers. the Russias Turkish and French Minis
tiers at the Court OF Teheran and the principal
merchants OF Persia.
COURT DlGNiTAHlES IN ATTENDANCE ON THE GROWN.
The following dignitaries OF Court accompany His
Majesty the SHAH
Grand vizer (Mushir I'D daue sadrazam, and sepek-
sscena1Prnce AZ Eu Mira, Minister q Public In
sasn Msad Ml ae' finance
Chyzam us sultane).
ct daqel son Of Ahbas Mira uncle q Che shah.
oov.4nor II imam h mad rI nae late
;SIt1Ailah knli Khan, Gentleman of the Household
Sereq,hayacha Khan, Minister of the Royal Court CMu
:. Eilhh-Muhammed Rachm Khan, Grand Master of
the Ceremonies ala nd daueDl
T."@-A Ria Khan Keessr . The Grand seal "a ad
III Mulk), near relation OF the Shah's
Besides these His Majesty Is accompanied by
Molkum Khan. who met his Sovereign at Astra-
khan, and by several generals and chainberlains
(sartps and pishkhidmets), secretaries treasurers
&c. There is also in his suite Or. Toozan his ply.
stefan in ordinary, q mudshterid lchaplain), pho
tegrapher, superintendent OF the household and
others The whole suite including three ladies', nun
Safs forty persons with large Complement Of ser
wants or SIX superb steeds which the Shah
t@ss out It td WITH n -four wsre
will proceed to London, and return to his country
after an absence OF three or four months.
During his journey the government will be con-
Quoted by his uncle, Fcrhad Mira, and his second
son, Kaniran Mira, Naib NC Saltane Vice Regent
OBJECT OF THE SHAFTS TOUR.
The object OF the Shah IN his journey to Europe
is to acquaint himself with those countries
matte relations. HIS Majesiys journey to Europe is
the first ever undertaken by any Persian sovereign
and IL is hoped, will exercise most beneficial In
nuence upon the moral and political development
OF his country. HIS Majesty has long wished for
the visit but circumstances connected with the
domestic administration Of his country, and
the uneasiness with which Asatlcs in the haoit
OF looking upon any prolonged absence OF their
sovereign have till now prevented the execution
OF his design.
PERSIAN POLICE PRECAUTIONS FOR THE PREsERvA-
TON OF TIE PEACE.
correspondent In Persia writes US that meas
ures are being taken by the government for keep
ing the country quiet during the Shah's absence
For this purpose the Saham-eMolk, with eight
regiments OF SarbaZes, have been ordered TO visit
the Bakhtary districts and TO "warn the inhab-
tants against committing any depredations.n