875.6363/77: Telegram
The Minister in Albania ( Grant-Smith ) to the Secretary of State
[Received 10 p.m.]
37. My no. 35, April 18, 1 p.m. I have learned that the Anglo-Persian Company’s modifications provide for the exclusive right for one year to the exploration of over 200,000 hectares, and after that for 50,000 hectares for exploitation. The company has demanded definite Parliamentary action by May 28, for the purpose, obviously, of forcing conclusion before the Boundaries Commission makes its final report.
Lieutenant Colonel Sterling (British) has arrived at Durazzo with his family. He states that he is adviser to the Prime Minister, who, when asked, was somewhat vague in his reply and mentioned the reorganization of the gendarmerie. The first that the Minister for Foreign Affairs had heard of this project was today from the Prime Minister in my presence.