The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-03
MISSION AT OORFA BURNED.
A Terrible Uprising in Which Christians
and a Few Mos ems Perish.
A CHANGE OF SOME KIND IMMINENT
In the Turkish situation-Alie Thanks
of Missionaries to the Porte Reported
TO the United States Government.
The Turkish Reports.

CONSTANTINOPLE. Dec. 2.-The gen
eral situation here has not changed
since Saturday, but if Is now apparent
that a change is about to take place.
The representatives Of the powers, some
of whom have been awaiting instructions
from their governments. IN regard to the
matter OF putting additional guard boats
into the Bosphorus. now seem TO be
unanimous In their mss .ance upon the
issuance OF permits for the admission OF
these boats by the Sultan.
BOSTON, Dec. 2.-Word was received
by mail this morning at the rooms of the
American Board. stating that there had
been terrible uprising or the MOsens
at OOrfa, station OF the American
Mission. Christians and "a few Moslems
had been murdered, in what proportion is
not stated. Pillage and murder occurred
all day on November 18th. The premises
OF the mission Of the American Board
were surrounded by armed Christians.
The only missionary at Oorfa is Miss
Corinna Shattuck. of Louisville, l<y.
THE TURK SAYS THIS.
WASHINGTON, T.. G., Dec. MAY
royen Bieni. the Turkish Minister, call
ed Secretary Olney to-day with mes
sage from the Porte 10 the effect that
tae American missionaries throughout
the Turkish empire had the greatest pro-
lection. and that sufficient troops had
been detailed 10 protect them from the
attacks OF the Armenian rioters" The
message also said that the missionaries
had expressed their gratitude for this
imperial protection.
GIBRALTAR, Dec 2.-AdYices received
here from Saffai, fortified seaport l4
miles northwest OF the city of Morocco,
under date OF November iIth, says that
the Sultan's troops fought a battle with
rebels around the city on November I'm.
The engagement lasted fourteen hours on
the 1th and was resumed on the follow
ing day. 4 short armistice occurred on
the 9th while the Governor of Satai
went 10 the rebel camp 10 endeavOr to
arrange terms OF peace with Chief Beno-
mar. who was I'm command on the rebels.
In the course OF the negotiations the
Governor struck one = the tribal chiefs,
several OF whom were present al the
conference. and a general melee ensued.
The Governor and the officials accom-
panying him. together with number
OF people of Sanai. Wao had gone out 10
witness the proceedings made a run for
the city. The gates mere closed imme-
diatey after the Governor and those who
had gone outside had gained entrance.
hut the access To tpe gates were so
crowded by the sudden rush OF the fugi-
tives that many persons were suffocaieh.
When the advices werf sent the city was
surrounded by a large force OF rebels,
including $500 cavalry.
THE CAZERA TROUBLE
LONDON, Dec. -Constantnople adj
vices 10 the United Press under yester-
days date, saying that the twful reports
Of disturbance In Cazera on the S0th inst.
state that the disorder was due to two
Armenians discharging their guns I'm the
market-pace. Some persons We're killed,
the report SAYS but order was restored
within three hours.
Details Of the rioting at Harpol show
that on November 10th the Kurds made
an attack upon the place, but were cas-
lily repuised.
on the 10th a party OF soldiers and
leading Turks met the Kurds in con-
ference, during the progress OF which
a buglo was sounded at which signal the
soldiers withdrew.
The Kurds thereupon advanced with
wells. There was no effort on the part
of the soldiers and Armenans 10 resist.
and the Turks Joined In the killing and
plunderng.
The Armenian school was burned. and
then began the attack upon the Chris
tian quarter, the buildings In which were
also set on fire
The Christians were without weapons
OF any sort and trusted entirely 10 the
Government 10 protect them.
The Americans remained in the girls
seminary until that building was set on
fire and then they appealed TO the Gov
ernor for protection
They obtained guard OF soldiers. all
but two Of whom afterwards deserted
These two remained, and carried OUT
the orders which had been issued 10
them 10 fight the fires which had been
kindled. The burning continued for three
days The Americans were stripped OF
everything but their clothing.
CHRISTIAN VILLAGES BURNED.
All Of the Christian villages around
were burned by the kurds. The out
RACES continued unchecked Until the
Government at Consiantln0ple ordered
the troops 10 take action.
Fourteen Kurds were then shot, when
the murders and piilaging ceased Instant
~.
The districts OF Diabekra. Maseita,
F,yein. and Paiu have been desOiate.
Thlrty-dve villages have been destroyed,
and thousands Of the inhabitants have
embraced Isiamism under the pressure
brought tc bear upon them.
The Turkish troops which were on their
way 10 Zeitun TO suppress the trouples
there, are concentrated at Marash, where
they await the return OF the delegation
sent 10 Zeitun to negotiate with the Ar
menians now In control there. far their
surrender.
The Government at Constantinople say
they are projecting more extensive relief
work, and would welcome foreign aid
through a joint commission. They also
state that the appointment OF the six
commissioners now engaged in Armenia
has proved a great success there, having
a tendency to restore public confidence
Rysa Pasha. the public prosecutor az
constantinople, has been appointed the
new Governor or Adana.