[In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful]
Playing with the fate of Muslims
The government has made us suspicious with this act. It should tell us which government (Britain, America, or Soviet Union) has threatened or allured it so that should it failed to react to those governments, we will give them the proper response. It would be better for the administration to announce the nullification of the bill and thus, relieving a multitude of Muslim people. «2» I have sent a message to His Royal Majesty asking him to order the administration to announce the nullification of the Bill in the press. This is because the situation is untenable and we will not be able to stop the people this time if they go furious; even the force of bayonet cannot stop them. If this is not done according to our will, I will set off alone, come what may. Tell `Alam not to be so stubborn and not to manipulate the destiny of a multitude of Muslims with his own whim!
Ultimatum to the government
Although the contents of the telegram that was sent to the `ulama' of Qum seem to be convincing, nevertheless, until the bill's annulment is officially announced in the national newspapers in clear terms, we cannot regard this telegram as being of any significance; and we shall let the government know that if it does not announce the news of the bill's annulment in the press, then we will regard this telegrammed message as non-existent and our struggle will continue «3» Speech.