Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-09

tain political or commercial ascendancy at
Teheran. as sometimes attributed to her,
Instead of being a wedge to drive Russia
and Great Britain apart. would unite them
in their Persian policies.
Arrangements for Memorial Service.
LONDON, January 9-The Persian lega-
ton this morning received the official an
nouncement of the death of the shah. Ar
rangementS are in progress for holding a
memorial service on the day of the late
shahs funeral. The Persian legation today
is the center of much activity cabinet
ministers and members of the diplomatic
corps calling to present their condolences.
One of "fhe leading Persian officials said
to representative of theaAssociated Press:
I'VE do not credit the reports that trouble
is likely to follow the death of the shah.
Certainly there will be no internal trouble,
as there are no pretenders to- challenge
the crown princes title to the throne.
Moreover, the masses of the people are de-
voted to the present dynasty and had par
ticular attachment to the late SHAH as we'll
as to his eldest son and successor.
Concerning the reports of foreign con-
trovercies, We do not anticipate any dis
turbance of the present conditions
1t can be definitely stated that Russia
and Great Britain have had extended
changes of views relative to the existing
situation. and have reached an accord. I'M
der which during the crucial period follow
Ing change of rulers neither power will
seek to advance it's interests politically or
territorially. This came up as an incident
in the negotiations for a new Anglo-Rus-
sian understanding relative to the spheres
of influence of the two countries in Persia.
Powers May Not Interfere
The officials here say that in view of the
accord between Great Britain and Russia
no fear is entertained that any other power
will step into disarrange the existing po-
litical conditions.
The personality of the new shah is not
well known to the authorities in London,
but they say that his public declarations
favoring liberal policy and the constitu-
ton which he has since signed are hopeful
indications. 1t is also pointed out that the
chances of internal disorder are minmized
by the fact that the new shah already was
installed at Teheran, having become regent
and taken up all the reins of the ruler of
the country. Heretofore successors to the
throne have remained in distant provinces
until officially installed, thus leaving an
official interrugum of about three months
during which the provincial governors and
other officials enrich themselves thereby
creating great popular discomfort.
Body to Lie in State
If precedent is followed the body Of
Muzaffar-ed-Dn will lie in state for eight
or ten days in the splendid hall of the
royal palace, and during all that time
crowds of priests will surround the cata-
ieiduc ShdHtih5 lIOul Tue Moran.
The public will be allowed to pay a last
tribute to the dead monarch by filing past
his coffin.
The body of the shah will be buried In the
About Azin mosque five miles outside the
city of Teheran. where for centuries the
shahs of Persia have been buried. The fu-
neral procession will be attended by the
usual military display.
A proclamation announcing the accession
to the throne of Mohammed Ali Mira Is
expected in the course of the day, after
which the high clergy, ministers and public
functionaries will Immediately repair to
the palace and recognize the new ruler
The coronation of the new shah probably
| win take place shortly after the funeral.