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Appendix 3.
Extract from the “ Ittifaq-i-Islamf Herat) dated 8th Tfebruary 1921, No. 24.
1. Improvements in political conditions of Afghanistan. —In course of a
lengthy leading article, the paper dwells on all the recent improvements,
politically speaking, that have become noticeable in Afghanistan, which are
mainly attributed to wisdom, far-sightedness and patriotism of the present
Amir. Special stress is laid on fact that the country could not previously
enter into direct relations with foreign powers. It is incidentally mentioned
that the Power, which formerly posed as sympathiser and friend (i.e., Govern
ment of India), used to adopt such a policy as would or could not possibly
permit of realisation of “ our national ideals ” and progressive welfare of “ our
beloved country.”
2. Arrival of Bokharan Ambassador, Extraordinary. —^Brief report of
arrival in Herat of Abdul Rahim Khan, Yousuf Zadeh, Bokharan Ambassador,
and Staff. No other names are given.
3. Prevention of bribery. —Amir’s order to all Muftis, etc., urging them
to take up necessary measures for prevention of bribery and decreeing that
offenders will be severely punished.
4. School for girls in Kabul. —Short report in reference to opening of a
school for girls in Kabul.
5. Arrival of British Mission at Jalalabad. —Arrival of Mission at
Jalalabad is briefly reported. It is also stated that, owing to the fact that
Afghan delegates had been very hospitably received in India by the Govern
ment, the British Mission is being likewise given a very cordial reception in
Afghanistan.
6. A few extracts from foreign Press giving current news.
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