The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-22

in suppressing disorders in Asia Minor had
a decidedly good effect here and elsewhere.
and tho troubles which threaten 20 cause
the disruption OF the Turkish government
were looked on as almost ended But
further Jarring has occurred, and II Is once
more Bahri Pasha who is the disturbing ele-
ment- This notorious official made himself
SO conspicuous by his cruelty TO Armenians
Governor OF Van that the British eribassa-
dor. Sir Philip Currie. insisted or his re-
moval. After considerable correspondence
on the subject plain evidence OF the Pasha's
unfitness for his post having been furnished
TO the sultan, the latter removed the PaSna.
Bahri. however. brought the strongest in
fiuefIce to bear on Abdul Hamid. He pro-
tested his innocence of the charges brought
against him. claiming that his removal was
brought about by the intrigues OF the Ar
forgiven, but was decorated with the Order
OF the Osmanieh, and complimented on his
ward Ii was rumored that Bahri Pasha was
10 be appointed TO command the large force
OF Turkish troops being concentrated AT
Marash for movement on Zettoun, which
Is held by the Armenians, who had cap
tured the Turkish garrison. consisting of
raised such storm OF indignation in diplo-
matte and other circles here that the plan
was abandoned, if, indeed, it had been
burst again. for Bahri Pasha has been
appointed military commander of the Aleppo
district. The bad impression which this
has produced can hardly be exaggerated.
for the diplomats feel that it viii be al
most impossible to prevent him from pur-
suing the same tactics at Aleppo as he did
at Van.
On receiving the news of Bahri Pasha's
appointment 10 the military command OF
held a meeting and discussed the matter
from all its standpoints. The result was
that they have Joined In note to the
turkish government, saying that they can
not answer fer the consequence which
might ensue should the Armenians OF Zeit-
oun be massacred after their surrender
no Az no afrf a a
stance OF the representa- lives OF the powers.
is endeavoring to bring about in order TO
prevent further bloodshed. Aleppo Is sitlat-
ed about seventy-fiv miles distant from
Marash, which is about fifteen miles from
Leltoun and IL is the capital OF the Nillayet
oun are situated 1t will thus be seen that
while the Sultan, alarmed az the disap-
proval OF the rumor OF Bahri Pasha's
the Turkish troops at Marash. refrained
from confirming 1t. he has made him mill
which Will give him control over the com
mander of the Turkish troops at Marash.
A dispatch received here from Aleppo says
that the greatest alarm still prevails there.
Hurried and frequent councils are being
held at the palace and some plain language
Is said TO have been used by the sultan.
That sweeping out OF the present Cabinet
is contemplated nobody doubts: indeed, peo-
pie are astonished that IL did not take place
when the Sultan underwent his change of
mind as a result Of the assembling Of the
foreign fleets.
The British feet Is still at Salonica and
the French and Italian fleets are at Smyrna,
about two hundred miles from Saionica.
Smyrna and Salonica, however, are about
an equal distance from the entrance TO the
Dardanelles.
The British ambassador is still away from
his post The latest news from him received
at the embassy located him at Vienna. but
Sir Philip Is expected here by the end of the
| week. He is said TO be the bearer OF "A let
ter from the Marquis of Salisbury. in reply
| to the Sultan's letter.
| The United States minister. Alexander W.
| Terrell. at the request of the American
missionaries at Kharput has prevailed on
| the Turkish government to telegraph orders
| to the Turkish commander there to furnish
| the missionaries with an escort or troops 10
| conduct them 10 the nearest point on the
| Black sea coast, possibly Trebizond, In or
| der that they might embark for this city
! Mr.. Terrell has also advised the mission
| aries In the disturbed districts to retire from
| their posts for a time, so that their pres
| ence may not be made the excuse Tor fur-
| ther disorder 1t is believed that this sug-
| gestion will be adopted in several cases at
| The city is quieter than it has been for
| some time past. The police have released
several additional patches of Armenians
| and the latter are reopening their stores
| and circulating freely about the main thor
| oughfares This looks we'll and seems 10 IN
! dicate that matters must be in a more sat
| isfactory state than for some time past, al
! though people here would feel easier IL
more news was obtainable from the prov
| inces The Armenian patriarch. as Well as
| the Sultan has undergone healthy cnange
| of mind as result of the advice ne mas re-
! ceived from the representatives of the pow
| ers. He has as already cabled, been strong
| ly advised to cooperate with the turkish
! authorities in their efforts to restore order
| and II is understood that It has been plain
| ly ntimated to the prelate that Armenians
| need not look for the sympathy OF Europe
| ~ they continue causing outbreaks against
| the authority of the Sultan. 1t is also under
| stood that the representatives OF the pow
ers insist that the Armenian clergy through
| out Asia Minor must cooperate with the
| Turkish officials In suppressing the anarchy
| which has existed in many districts for
! months past