The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-11-09
NO CHANGE FoR THE BETTER.
Political Situation In Turkey Con-
ffnuea to Foster Trouhlc.

CONSTANTINOpLE, Nov. S-There is no
change for the better in the political situa-
tion here, unless il rests the fact that
the Ottoman Bank has advanced the Turk
ish government the sum of $1.500,0cJ. which
will enable the new Minister OF Finance,
Sabri Pasha to provide for the most press
ing needs of the government. The latter, 1t
would seem, consist in fitting out the army
reserves just called out the Portes at
tempt to make some show of trying TO re-
store order in Armenia, but there are SO many
other demands on the Turkish treasury at
the present moment that the money just
advanced would not go long way. even If
1t were placed to legitimate uses, which is
not likely TO be the case. In tho best in
formed circles here the situation is regarded
a. decidedly critical and important Develop
ments are expected within a short time. The
ambassadors of the powers do rot regard
the new Turkish Ministry with favor: 1t is
not expected to last long, and 1t is not
thought that 1T will be able to do anything
worth mentioning toward clearing the po-
litical atmosphere.
The rumors of palace conspiracies which
have been in circulation for months past
the deposed Sultan, Mohammed Murad re-
moved from the throne because he was al
more mentioned as being likely candidate
for the throne There are many people, who
believe that the deposed Sultan rs quite as
sane as the present ruler OF the Ottoman
Empire, Abdul Nedjid. Then, of course, the
name of the heir apparent. Mohammed
Reshed, is heard mentioned as likely to
shortly succeed his uncle, the present Sui
tan, but that report has been in circulation
for months past. In fact, 1t was said some
time ago that the present Sultan had half
offered to resign In favor of Mohammed
Reshed, but 1t Is added the representatives
of the powers did not look on this as likely
to prove any solution of the complicated
situation. and the matter was allowed to
drop. The difficulty does not rest In in
dividuals. One Sultan is about as bad or
good as another; IL is the system Of gov
ernment In the Turkish empire which Is to
decided change in this direction there viii
be no Improvement In the condition Of the
Armenians of the Turks.
The appointment of the ex-Grand Vizier,
Kiami Pasha. decidedly a weIl-meanins
man. as Vail Of Aieppo. is regarded here
being only another way of sending him
but he will not be allowed to return from
Aleppo until it suits the Porte. He is
charged with many ,--.ngs, but the sum and
substance of II seems to be that he has
OF mercy OF others.
The Sultan had TO do something. so he
ns azu hays and surnsd
time by so doing, but that seems to be
about all. In addition to the exile of
Kiamil Pasha to Aleppo II is reported that
a number OF high personages have been ex-
lied to Anatolio. but 1t is difficult to get
at the truth In such matters. as people
reported 'exiles" sometimes find their
way to the bottom of the Bosphorus.
The Turkish troops are being concentrated
at Marash for advance on Zeatoun so
soon as the military preparations are COM
plete.
Further private reports received here from
Diarbekir estimate the number of Armen-
ia6 victims Of the recent massacres at five
thousand.
1t is believed that this number is in
excess of the actual total of those killed,
but there seems to be no doubt that the
victims are numbered by the thousands