The Secretary of State to Minister Pearson.
Washington, February 17, 1906.
(Mr. Root approves Mr. Pearson’s note October 4,a refusing money as substitute for punishment, and adds that the lapse of fifteen months without effective action has sorely tried the patience of the Government of the United States, but for the sake of humanity and to avert the apprehended revolt and bloodshed a delay of ten months will be granted if Persia will engage solemnly to fulfill her pledge within that time. He directs Mr. Pearson to make it clear that no money payment will be admitted in lieu of faithful performance of the clear duty of the Persian Government.)