891.00/12–745: Telegram
The Ambassador in Iran ( Murray ) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 8—12:34 p.m.]
1090. Press today prints text of proclamation issued Tabriz December 3 by Governor General Bayat expressing his conviction that social conditions, public health, security, education and administration in all Iran and especially Azerbaijan requires series of urgent reforms which should be begun immediately. Proclamation declares Bayat’s willingness to enter into conversations this subject with all parties and groups of population, says he will intervene when necessary with Central Government in order to realize legitimate aspirations of population and is sure they will be given sympathetic attention. Concludes by saying he has given orders to police to maintain order against certain element who wish to take advantage of situation and have disturbed security through attempts at assassination and the like.
Press reports two members Democratic Party murdered Chief Code Officer of Tabriz Police on December 2. That same day group of Democrats attempted seize motor transport belonging Tabriz garrison; [Page 486] in exchange of shots which followed, one party member said to have been killed.
Other press stories say Marand was occupied December 4 by insurgents and communications from that town to Tabriz cut, gendarme commander wounded, also assert rebels executed 21 gendarmes and 2 gendarme officers when they captured Serab.
Sent to Department as 1090, repeated Moscow 320, London 118.