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891.6363 Standard Oil/382: Telegram

The Chargé in Persia (Murray) to the Secretary of State

[Paraphrase]
Teheran, September 18, 1924—noon.
[Received 12:40 p.m.]

123. Yesterday Prime Minister informed me in conversation that Mejliss had approved all principal clauses of oil concession save that providing for loan. He also gave assurances that if Sinclair would indicate readiness to take over concession, the stipulation for a loan could and would be dropped.

Since Soper went away the Government here seems to have lost touch with Sinclair. I should be pleased to be kept informed of course which Department may be contemplating.

Murray