The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-10-20
TURKS TIRED OF THRALDoM.
A REVOLT IN FAVOR OF A CONsTI-
TUITION POSSIBLE.

peposition of the sultan and the
FORMATION OF Constitutional
Government said to BE Aimed al
by the Mohammedan Reform
Party-The sultan ThOrougIy Ad-
vised of the Situation and Ready
to swoop Down on the Conspira-
tors.
London, Oct. 19.-Much interest has been
excited in diplomatic and political circles
bv the return to London of the Hon.
schomberg Mcdonnell, the private secre-
tary of Lord Salisbury. who was not gen
erauv known to have left England 1t
trauspires that he returned on Wednes-
day from secret mission to Constanti-
NOBLE outside Of the most intimate for
eign official circles his presence in Con-
stantinople was kept close secret and
the fact that he had been sent on a mis-
sion to the Turkish capital was not known
TO either the Euglish or European press.
Though nothing has been made known
officially as to the result Of his mission
Il is significant that, coincident with his
presence here the official apprehension re-
gardius the gravity of the situation in
Turkey has increased. The submissions Of
the porte to the demands made by Great
Britain, France and Russia relative to
the reform of the administration in Ar
menia appears to be considered as only
a brief respite from the gravest devel-
opnfents. According to thoroughly relia-
bic Information the Mohammedam re-
form party, which aims at the deposition
Of the sultan and the formation Of a gov
ernment under a constitution relies upon
the support of Great Britain in the event
OF revolution proving even parity sue
CesSful. ON the other hand, 1t is unGer-
stood that the sultan has obtained an as
surance that the three powers will sup
port MIN against any movements tending
70 anarchy II he adheres faithfully to his
Armenian compact. No Interference Of
the allied powers can go beyond moral
support without rupturing the alliance oW-
ing to the diversity of the interests in
volved, with a view to striking in when the
upheaVal of the Turks comes. Austria
mas Joined the existing entente between
Great Britain, Russia and France In high
oIhclal circles here the undouhted eXpec-
tatlon is that a climax in the fate of the
Turks win not be long delayed.
Io-days dispatches from Constantine
pie concur in the assertion thar the SUI
tan is keenly alive TO the dangers men
aclng ms personal safety, ana that he
Is ready TO resort to the severest meas
ures as soon as his enemies afford him
a preteXt for action. What elements Of
organization exist among the MOslem re-
formers, or whether they are sufficient
to enable the making of a concerted
movement against the palace, remains un-
known. The advises received here refer
vaguely to the old and young Turkish par
ties, but 50 completely fail to indicate
now these parties are constituted as to
leave the impression that nothing worthy
OF the name Of a real party can be found
in Turkey
The strongest clique opposed to the
palace is said to be desirous of replac-
ing the sultan by his youngest brother
Prlnce Sulieman Effendi, who was born
Jan; y, 1861 passing over Mehemmed
Reshad Efendi, his SECOND brother, who
Is the heir apparent to the throne. 1t is
Contended that the exclusive harem edu-
cation that the later has been given has
fortunes of the empire.
Native capitalists, who are most like
~ to know what Is passing, are selling
everything that they possess in the EN-
pire. Some of them are even clearing
out with their households for Egypt
The Greek ring in Constantinople View
the approaching storm with alarm and
are sending their families to Athens so
that they viii be in a place of safety
when the storm clouds burst.
The Rt. Hon George Goschen first
lord OF the admiralty, had a conference
with Prime Minister Salisbury yesterday
IN relation to the retention Of the British
fleet at the Island of Lemnos, which is
within convenient striking distance of
the Turkish capital.
Both Lord Salisbury and Mr.. Goschen
VIII leave London to-day, but their alb
sence viii extend only over Sunday. The
situation is such that Lord Salisbury is
not allowed days respite Since Wednes-
day he has been Obliged to accord inter-
views to the Russian, French, Austrian
and Turkish ambassadors, and the Chi
hese and other ministers. Since Mr. Cos
cheus return from the continent orders
nave been sent to Gibraltar to expedite
The construction Of the new dock there
Tor the use of the British Mediterranean
squadron. Whether or not Gibraltar is
OF the first strategic Importance the gov
efhment treats it as a great naval basis
lor the future struggle for supremacy in
the Mediterranean. Two thousand men
nave been working on the new dock. and
thls number will be increased under the
instructions that have been sent to those
VINO have charge of the works.
st. Petersburg, Oct. 19.-The official
Messenger says: THE united action of
Gfeat Britain with Russia and France
on me Armenian question has achieved
- purpose. The Armenians will now
o9lain what was provided for their ben
thl IN the Berlin treaty of 1873. Every
tHhg appears to indicate that the grav-
~ of the situation brought about by the
Giilatoriness of the Turkish government
Is now recognized in leading Ottoman
circles Should the facts justify the
CHarges leyelled against the old Turkish
Pdt OF Offering a systematic opposition
70 me demands of Great Britain, Russia
ana France, by following counsels sep
aIalely rendered by other powers infiu-
tAlal adherents of that party will incur
sItdI responsibility for any convulsions
70 winch Turkey may still be exposed.