H. T. London, September 6. The hope that Persia would soon feel the economic consequences of its oil policy has quickly been realized. However, the effect is not as planned.

Mossadegh has not become more conciliatory, but only more fanatical.

It is a certain consolation that his supporters in the Persian Senate are now only lukewarm, and numerous voices have now risen against him. The British are beginning to revert to their old hope that Mossadegh could be replaced by a man more willing to compromise.

Meanwhile, however, Mossadegh apparently does not want to adapt to the tactics of the English, who want to let him stew in his own oil, but is trying to quickly escalate matters and force a decision.

If he sends his threatened ultimatum to the British and does not moderate his tone, the British government will be faced with far-reaching decisions.

Attlee declared in the House of Commons on July 30 that Britain would not completely remove British personnel from Abadan. And Lord Jowitt, acting as government spokesman in the House of Lords the following day, declared that Britain was aware of all the consequences of the decision to retain Abadan. [Premier Clement Attlee, Sir William Jowitt] However, the mere annulment of the British residence permit, as threatened by Mossadegh, would not constitute a threat to personal safety. The necessity to deploy troops, as repeatedly announced by the British government, would not yet be clearly established, so it is still entirely unclear how London would react.

The text of Mossadegh’s announced note will be examined before commenting. If he simply repeats the Persian memorandum to Stokes, which contained no new proposals but merely reiterated the old Persian demands, it will be difficult for London to take a new step. [Richard Stokes] Meanwhile, one wonders here how the people of Abadan will be able to survive if the British personnel responsible for maintaining the water supply and numerous other public facilities are removed.