Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-30
ENGLAND AGREES TO EDICT
Unable to Support Policy of the
Treasurer General.
TROOPS TO ENFORCE ORDER
Persian People Indignant, But Are
Helpless Before the Cossacks
Of the Car.

LONDON, November @-The Rr,t,sh
government is I'm close communication
with the Russian government, with a
view to the speedy settlement of the Per-
sian difficulty.
Foreign Secretary Sir Edwin Grey. in
reply to a question In the house Of COM
mons this afternoon, Informed ]. e.
Wedgwood, liberal member for Newcas-
that there had been no
suggestion of joint American and British
action In support OF w. Morgan Shuster,
treasurer general OF Persia
+ Sir Edward went on to say that while
1t did not question Mr.. Shusters good In
tentions. the British government could
not support his appointments of British
subjects In northern Persia, as this was
regarded as possible means of introduce
ing foreign influence and gave rise to Do
litical trouble
May Disturb Agreement.
1t was also calculated to disturb the
basis OF the Anglo Russian agreement.
which both governments wished to re-
main undisturbed. Russia. concluded Sir
Edward Grey, had given assurances that
the steps which were being taken were of
a temporary character
Sir Edward Grey intimated that there
had been no understanding between the
governments of Great Britain and Russia
In regard to the terms of the latest utj-
matum, saying: I'VE have expressed the
opinion that the action OF MIR. Shuster
had made things impossible. and that
there ought to have been consultation
with the British or Russian governments
before foreign subjects were appointed on
behalf Of the Persian government How
far that has been used by the Russ an
government In Teheran do not know
Sir Edward Grey reiterated that he had
received no communication whatever ON
the subject from the American govern
ment. and concluded by pointing out that
while Russia had promised that the occu-
patton would be temporary, the situation
demanded serious attention in view of its
ultimate possible consequence in Persia.
Russia Presents Demand.
TEHERAN, November 30.-Russias
ultimatum has been delivered to Persia.
Russia demands the instant dismissal of
w. Morgan Shuster. the American treas
urer general Of Persia, whose admins
tration Of the financial department has
resulted in the present complications.
and indemnity for the expenses incurred
in sending Russian troops to Persia.
Should the dismissal OF Mr.. Shuster
not be carried out within forty-eight
hours. Russian troops will march on Te-
heran, and the additional expenses will
be added to the indemnity.
It Is stated conf1ednetly that the ma
tional council will not comply with the
demands.
Mr.. Sinister in an interview said that
the cancellation Of his contrac& rested
entirely with the Persian national coun-
Gil. = .s.
! Helpless Before Cossacks.
p, Whatever may be the feeling Of the
Persian people in the present affair-and
1t is said to favor Shuster-Persia is help
less before the Russian Cossacks. In
Russian action which is looked upon as
an affront offered to American prestige.
will be resented by the United STATES gov
eminent, as Mr.. Shuster was recon-
mended for the position ne holds by the
State Department at Washington.
The new demands include. in addition
to the dismissal Of Mr.. Shuster. the dis
missal of Mr.. Lecoffre. the tax appraiser
of the province of Azerbaijan. who was
appointed by the American treasurer gen.
eral, and the submission to Russia, for
her approval. the names of all non-Per-
SLAMS at present or in future to be en-
ployed by the government.
Russia bases her demand for the Gust.
ing Of Mr.. Shuster on the publication OF
his letter in the London Times. which, it
is claimed melted the Persians against
Russia. The letter was translated into
the Persian language and circulated in
this country.
officials Dumfounded.
The Persian officials are dumfounded
at Russia's new ultimatum. They say
they Inundated themselves to NJ. Poklev-
sky the Russian minister, by apologiZing
and agreeing to the previous demand on
the advice of Great Britain, relying on
the promise of the English government
that the Russian troops would thereupon
be Withdrawn. There Ii general conster-
nation over the latest move or the gov
eminent OF the car.
The new premier. Samsam Es Sultaneh.
yesterday submitted the names OF the
members of his cabinet to the national
council, which, thinking the members re-
dictionary, rejected it. Then came the
news of Russia's ultimatum, whereupon
the council, after q turbulent session,
sanctioned the new ministry.
There is bitter feeling here against
Great Britain over the latest develop
ments.
Great Britain a Party.
correspondent of the Times says that al
though the ulttmatum is presented by
Russia only. he understands that Great
Britain has been fully consulted Ger
tain portions of the ultimatum. he adds.
had the names of both powers.
The ultimatum also says that Persia's
future relations with Russia and Great
Britain must be regulated in conformity
With tho inferestS of those powers.