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in the United Kingdom could have dropped out. As
Persian Government refused however His Majesty^'s
Government decided to try to attain their two objects
"by "bringing matter before Council,
3, Immediate object can "be perhaps achieved during
coming Session of Council "but it is only a step
towards attainment of ultimate object which must
involve detailed negotiations between Company and
Persian Government and while these continue it is
essential that shadow of Council should hang over
proceedings. Otherwise we should lose advantage which
we have gained by our action up to now and should .not
ensure negotiations taking place on basis of equality.
4. Any proposal resulting in immediate removal of
question from Agenda of Council would thus not suit
our bock - see paragraphs 3 and 4 of my telegram No*150
Unless therefore Persians are prepared to withdraw
cancellation and negotiate on basis that if no agree
ment is reached concession will remain in full force
case must remain on Agenda of Council until new
Agreement is definitely concluded.
5m order to attain immediate object however
formula will have to be found to enable negotiations
to be resumed on basis of equality and there should be
adequate opportunities of doing so at Geneva. We shall
of course be perfectly willing to help Persians to get
out of the mess by co-operating with them in trying
to devise solution. If satisfactory foimula for
resumption of negotiation could be found in discussion;,
at Geneva Council proceedings might be adjourned
■nending negotiations.
5 You will see from above that His Majesty's
Government in the United Kingdom could not accept
idea