THE TURKISH REVOLUTION.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2483, 23 April 1909, Page 5

THE TURKISH REVOLUTION.

CABLE NEWS.

HUSNI PASHA’S PROCLAMATION

REASSURING EFFECT ON CONSTANTINOPLE.

United Press Association—Copyright

CONSTANTINOPLE, April 21

Husni Pasha’s proclamation had a most reassuring effect on Constantinople. It declares that the Constitution will be absolutely in accordance with the iSheriat and henceforth it will be. safeguarded. The demands include the following: No obstacle to be placed in the way of reinstatement; officers and soldiers to swear upon the Koran in the presence of the Sheik-ul-Islain and of the commanders to blindly obey the orders of their superiors, and not to mix in politics in the future. [The iSheik-ul-Islam (Jemal-ed-Din Effendi) is appointed by the Sultan, with the nominal concurrence of the Ulema or general body of lawyers and theologians, over which the Sheik-ul-Islam, as head of the Church, presides]. Furthermore, the garrison is to undertake not to interfere with measures of punishment of the guilty, and to denounce spies and other instigators of disturbances. If the land and sea forces accept these demands, and show passive aod real obedience nothing will befall the garrison. A prompt reply is require.].

Order has been restored in Adana and Tarsus, where the Vali and Mut-\s-sarif respectively have been dismissed. The Times’ Salonika correspondent; reports that six battalions are entrv.ning daily. Shavkat- Pasha, commander of the third army corps, is able to send 100,000 nun to Constantinople if necessary. In official circles in Constantinople it is stated that a pourparler between the Government and the Constitution army lias taken place, and matters are in a fair way to a settlement. Husni Pasha's army no longer insists on the return of Kilmic Pasha, but demands the punishment of the instigators of the revolution, including the staff of the Yalkan, the organ of the League. Mahomed, the editor, has been arrested. A later message states that the judicial authorities are already arresting revolutionaries. The majority in the Constantinople garrison favor the investing army. Individuals, fearing punishment, are flying to Asia Minor. The disturbance extending to Allepo Vilayet, Britishers and foreigners have taken refuge at the vice-consulates at Antioch and Biredjik. The H.M.S. Diana has landed fifty bluejackets at Aiexaudretta.

A RECONCILIATION EFFECTED. DEMAND FOR SULTAN'S ADDICTION REPORTED DROPPED. (Received April 22, 10.55 p.m.) LONDON, April 22. Advices from Vienna state to-day that the garrison at Constantinople paraded in the presence of the Sheikh ul Islam and Edhem and Mazin Pashas. Then a reconciliation between tho •garrison and Husni Pasha’s troops followed. The. bulk of the garrison will be discharged, but the Salonika troops replacing them will not enter the city at present, 600 Macedonian gendarmes in the first instance being entrusted with the maintenance of order. The official Austrian message mentions a report that the demand for the Sultan's deposition has been dropped. MORE MASSACRES REPORTED^ THE SULTAN NOT TO BE DETHRONED. (Received April 22, 11.45 p.m.) LONDON, April 22. Massacres are reported from Antioch and Makrid. The “Daily News” Constantinople correspondent reports that in consoquence of Russia’s and France’s friendly intervention, the Sultan remains. Sherket Pasha, interviewed by a Vienna “Tageblatt” representative, stated that' the Young Turks were strong enough to see Turkey governed according to the Constitution. Dethroning tlie Sultan would have been an impolitic atft, leading to great difficulties, as there would have been two caliphs alive. The “Times” Salonika correspondent •reports that it is believed that the crisis will lead to the consolidation of the Constitutional regime. and will serve, to unite all l true friends of liberty and .progress. The “Daily Telegraph” states that the Sultan’s retention is clue to the moderate views of the Adrinnople. corps of the Constitutional army.