Sir GILBERT PARKERasked whether the British and Russian Governments have succeeded in securing from the Persian Government amnesty for political offenders?
§ Mr. McKINNON WOODAn amnesty has been granted, but certain persons, now in refuge at the Russian Legation and Turkish Embassy, are excepted by name from the amnesty. Out of respect to the Missions mentioned their trial is, however, postponed, and meanwhile they are to go into exile. Should sentence be passed on, them during their exile, it may be executed if they return.