891.51A/374: Telegram
The Minister in Persia (Philip) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 8—2:54 p.m.]
47. Reference to your 31, of June 30. This morning the Shah gave me very friendly audience. He began by making particular mention of the altered state of Persia, its changing national tendencies and its new dynasty. After these allusions to difference between present conditions and those of 1922, he went on to say with great earnestness that he still looked for sympathy and help of America and for uninterrupted cooperation of experts from America only. He declared that proceedings of Finance Minister must not be construed as evidence of the Government’s dissatisfaction with helpful services of Doctor Millspaugh or of design to bring about his withdrawal from Persia, although some changes in contract are thought to be required by present conditions. The Shah stated that Premier and Minister of Court have been instructed to enter into consultation with the Administrator General in preparation of new contract.
Celebration of Moharrem has interrupted public business until the 14th.