PERSIA.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13958, 19 July 1909, Page 5

PERSIA.

THE SHAM'S' SANCTUARY. THE NATIONALISTS' INTENTION. Press Assooiation-By Telegraph-Copyright TEHERAN, July 16. The Russian and British legations informed the Nationalist leaders that the Shah's sanctuary;- is the Russia i Embassy. This is expected to terminate the fighting. The Nationalist leaders declare the;" intention to leave the future to the nation. LONDON, July 10. The ''.Times" states that the losses on both sides were below 100. THE- SHAH DEPOSED. IMPORTANT CHANGES. LOOTING OE SHOPS. Received 5 p.m., July 17th. TEHERAN, July 17. The National Assembly, composed of the chief Majtehids, notables, and military chiefs, deposed the Shah and proclaimed the Crown Prince his successor in the presence of an immense crowd of people. . Czar Ulmuack, head of the Kajar tribe, was appointed regent, and Sipahdar was given the dual position of Minister of War and Governor of Teheran. , Reuter's correspondent says that the Cossacks under Colonel Liakhoff were allowed to retain their arms in order that they may serve the new Government. Colonel Liakhoff, escorted by the Bakhtira mounted riflemen, drove to the National Council chamber amid the loud cheers of the populace. Several newspapers commend Russia for adhering to the understanding with England and remaining neutral. l- n the recent struggle Colonel Liakhoff acted under the terms of an arrangement made by the two legations. Though the telegraph office was repeatedly struck by shells and bullets, the staff of operators remained at their posts. Many shops were looted. The Shah occupies a Russian bungalow which is under the protection of Russian, and British guards.