The foreign representatives unite in demanding that the Shah investigate conditions in the Province of Shiraz, Southern Persia. Reports from other parts of Persia also show strong feeling against the Shah.
February 10.—A bomb kills four gendarmes at Warsaw. Assaults on police continue throughout Russian Poland.
The English garrison at Tibet is reported surrounded by hostile tribes.
The Irish members of Parliament again elect John Redmond chairman of the Irish Parliamentary party.
An armed expedition is sent against the religious fanatics of Natal.
February 12.—The general opinion at Algeciras is that France and Germany will reach an agreement on the Moroccan question.
General fear of another uprising and massacre in China is expressed by despatches from different parts of that country.
A proclamation is issued by the Governor-General at Odessa declaring the Russian Government will put to death any one found with deadly implements.
Ex-Premier Balfour, of England, declares his policy to be one to build up British industries by maintaining a larger foreign market for manufacturers.
The Imperial Protestant Federation sends a petition to King Edward, of England, asking him to refuse consent to the marriage of Princess Ena to King Alfonso of Spain.