DISRUPTED PERSIA.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 234, 26 June 1908, Page 7

DISRUPTED PERSIA.

ROSSO-BRITISH WARNING. THE SHAH TO DE HELD RESPONSIBLE. FOREIGN RESIDENTS SAFE. BY TELEGRAPH —FEE6U ASSOCIATION—COPrBIGOT Toheran, Juno 25. Prior to the developments of yesterday, when it is estimated that 300 revolutionaries and SOO citizens wero killed in tho streeta at Teheran, tho Persian Parliament presented an ultimatum to the Shah. Relations between them wero then broken off. Tho Shah's demand for tho surrender of somo persons whoso arrest ho had ordered, and Parliament's refusal, was ultimately followed by tho bombardment of tho Parliamentary Building. By tho order of tho Shah, martial law has now been proclaimed in Teheran. During yesterday's fighting bombs wero thrown, killing several soldiers and officials. Parliament Building and many houses in tho vicinity wero sacked by soldiers. . Tho Indo-European telegraph station was ander fire. Ono of the native staff was wonnded. It is reported that foreign residents aro in no danger. A number of editors took refuge in the British Legation. The British and Russian representatives requested tho Shah to take immediate steps to restore order. Thoy told tho Shah that their Governments hold him responsible for any unfortunato incidents occurring.' The Shah assured them that everything would be done to prevent further disturbances.

FURTHER DETAILS. TWO NATIONALIST LEADERS HANGED. (Rcc. June '25, 10.25 p.m.) Telioran, June 25. The Cossacks captured twenty-live Persian Nationalist leaders. Two wero hangod in the Royal Gamp. The Shah has promised to spare the lives of the rest. Troops have been stationed to watch tha approach,to the British Legation, and havo been ordered to shoot fugitivos who are found seeking sanctuary there.