REZA KHAN’S TRIUMPH

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19446, 4 November 1925, Page 7

REZA KHAN’S TRIUMPH

END OF TWO YEARS’ STRUGGLE VICTORY FOR PERSIA’S STRONG MAN Received November 3, 8.55 p.m. LONDON, Nov. 3. The “Morning Post’’ Teheran correspondent says: A two years’ struggle has ended in the victory of Reza Khan, Persia’s “strong man.” Hitherto the clerical party has been afraid to tread ! in the footsteps of Turkey, but the exShah’s indifference to his country and Reza’s services to the State resulted in a demand for a change of dynasty. It is certain Reza will be elected Shah. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. : [Reza Khan, Serdar Sepah (Com-mander-in-Chief), is the leading nobleman of Persia outside the Royal Family. He has been head of the Government since October, 1923. Last year he carried out a successful campaign against the Sheik Mohammerah, with whom relations had reached a breaking point, owing to the Sheik’s defiant attitude, and refusal to pay taxes. When the Sepah became Prime Minister he presented a programme representing the strengthening of friendly relations with foreign Powers, the perfecting and increasing of the military forces; reorganisation of the police, justice, and educational institutions; the establishment of an aerial post; and the installation of a wireless system. Later, after pointedly refusing to attend at a Court held by the Crown Prince, he delivered an ultimatum to the members of Parliament wherein he demanded that they choose between himself and the present Shah.]