A brief narrative of recent events in Persia, followed by a translation of "The four pillars of the Persian constitution" ... namely, 1. The royal proclamation of August 5, 1906. 2. The electoral law of September 9, 1906. 3. The fundamental laws of December 30, 1906. 4. The supplementary fundamental laws of October 7, 1907. By Edward G. Browne.