The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-10-10
TURKS ARE OBSTINATE
THE POWERS STILL WAITING
FOR A REPLY TO THEIR
DEMANDS.
MANY MORE aRMENlaNS KILLED

The Blockade Ofthe Armenian Church,
esCOntinues--Refugees Put No Faith
in the Assurances of Protection Civ
en- Them--PrlsOners Are 'BeiGg Re-
ieased--The British Squadron is Ly-
ing Within Short Distance of the
Scene of the Trouble.
CoNsTANTINOPLE, Oct. g., via Sofia,
Oct 9.-The blockade of the Armenian
churches continues. All efforts of the
authorities and the Armenian Patriarch
have failed to persuade the Armenians
who have sought refuge within their
walls to return to the houses, as they
put no faith in the assurances of protec-
ton given them. The Turks, however
will only allow Armenian ecclesiastics
to enter churches and when they leave
the buildings they are carefully searched.
In accordance with the demands of
the representatives of the powers, the
police authorities have commenced re-
leasing the Armenians who were impTis-
oned as a result of the recent riot. Two
of these unfortunates who were allowed
to leave Zaptich prison were found to
be in pitiable condition, both suffering
severely from wounds. They have
made a statement which has been com
mupicated to the representatives of
powers; that the prisoners had not re-
ceiVed food or medical treatment for
three days previous to their release. They
also claim that the prison is horribly
over-crowded and in shocking state of
filthiness.
The streets of Oonstantinople and its
suburbs are still patrolled by the police
and troops and il is understood that the
torpedoes that have been sent to the Oar
dane|les have been placed in the straits.
Ammu ition has also been sent to the
forts and from other military movements
which are going on it would seem that
the Turks are preparing to defend the
passage of the Dardaneles should Great
Britain attempt a naval demonstration
in these waters.
There does not seem to be any ma
terial change in the diplomatic situation.
The Turkish ministers have held another
conference and additional communica-
tions have been exchanged with the rep
resentatives of the powers, but, there for
malities no longer attract much attention
and few people believe that any decided
change in the condition of the Armen
ians is likely to occur unless the Porte is
forcibly compelled to enter upon the
work of brin ging about reforms in ar
menia.
There no longer seems to be any doubt
that the Armenians anticipated seri
ous disturbance when the attempt was
made Monday week ago to present a
petition to the Sultan through the Grand
Vizier, and they claim that those of
their race who fell ia the streets of Con-
stautiuople upon that occasion were
martyrs who gave their lives for Ar
menia in the hope of forcing the powers
to put extra pressure upon the Porte in
their effort TO bring about reform in Ar
! menia.
The British Squadron Near.
CoNsTAETINcPLE, Oct. 9.-The repre-
| sentatives of the six powers are today
still waiting for a definite reply to the
identical communications recently hand
ed to the Turkish government on behalf
| Of their res eective governments and in
which they specify the reforms for Ar
menia, which in their opinions should be
accepted by the government Of Turkey
and promulgated in an imperi-
al decree. Suggestions, semi-official
notes and visits of government
| officials to the ENJOYS of the
powers followed the receipts Of this iden-
tical communication, but the distinct,
categorical reply of the Turkish govern
meut seems to be delayed by fist one
| bubble and then another, until the
patience of the European government is
becoming exhausted, and definite action
upon their part may shortly be expected.
In view of the continued, increasing
gravity Of the situation, the Brit
ish Mediterranean squadron remains
at Lemnos (5talmini, within short
steaming distance of the entrance
of the Dardanelles The obstinacy of
the Porte under the circumstances is not
generally understood. No reply has
been made to the request of Sir Phi Hip
Currie, the British Ambassador, made
shortly after the massacre, that he be
allowed to visit prisons in which Armen-
ians charged with rioting are confined,
to take their depositions for transmission
to the various European governments
| interested.
Many Armenians Killed.
TREBIzONDE, Oct. 8 Serious conflicts
between Turks and Armenians occurred
here yesterday, Many Armenians were
| killed.
Secretary Carlisle TO Speak In Boston.
WASHINGTON, Oct 0. - Secretary Car
| Isle aud Assistant Secretary Hamlin