Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-13
Action Against the Porte Postponed
by the Powers.
AMERICAN MISSIONARIES ARE SAFE
The New Turkish Ministry Said to
Be Tottering.
SPREAD OF THE REVOLT

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CONSTANTINOPLE, November 13-The
Turkish minister for foreign affairs, Twefik
Pasha, replied today to the notes of the
diplomatic representatives of Great Britain.
Prussia and France, assuring them, as he
had previously assured the ambassadors of
Germany, Austria and Italy, that the Turk
ish governments statement as to what
measures it intends to take for the sup
preston of the disorders in ASH Minor will
be presented to the ambassadors without
delay"
1t is now believed that the powers will
not take definite action against the porte
until all the naval squadrons nave assem-
lied in Turkish waters. which will be
about the time that the British ambassador
to Turkey, Sir Philip CIrrie, returns here
after consulting with his government as to
the future action Of great Britain.
In the meanwhile the state of suspense is
decidedly wearying, and the ambassadors
themselves will be greatly relieved when
the hour for acton upon the part of
Europe arrives. Nobody doubts that this
time is coming; now. seems to be only a
question of days.
The Ministry Tottering.
Another complication seems likely to
arise. which may give the sultan further
excuse for inaction. The Halil Rifat min
istry is said to be tottering, and another
cabinet change is likely to occur at any
time
A squadron of five Frerch warships has
sailed from the Piraeus for Turkish wa
terS and it is stated that an Italian fleet
will rendezvous with the British fleet with
in few days. There has been most seri-
Gus trouble at Caesarea, not far from Jeru-
salem, but no details of the rioting there
have yet reached this city.
American Missionaries.
Replying to the inquiry of the United
States minister. Mr.. Alexander w. Terrell,
to the safety of the American mission
aries. Commissioner Darnham has tele-
graphed from Harput saying that the mis-
scnaries are alive. but in extreme danger.
Mr.. Terrell has informed Twefk Pasha
that the government will be held reSponSi-
BILE for the safety of the Americans. The
Turkish minister for foreign affairs has as
sured Mr.. Terrell that everything possible
will be done for their protection Mr.. Ter
rell has great influence with the palace au-
thorities. 1t may be presumed that Twefik
Pasha will keep his word.
In Asia Minor.
A great panic prevails at Moosi, owing
to the Kurdish movement All those who
can do so are fleeing from the city and
neighborhood. Many people are reported
fleeing. The Kurds are said to be in arms
throughout the district. Troops are, it is
claimed by the authorities, being hurried
TO the spot.
The most serious state of affairs still pre-
walls at Leitoun wher. the Armenans re-
Gently captured a battalion of Turkish
troops with their arms, ammunition and
supplies and afterward. occupied the bar
racks and all the strategic positions in
and about that city
Spread of Discomfort.
The distribution of revolutionary litera-
ture throughout Asia Minor is being car
ried or extensively in spite CT all the pre-
cautions taken by the Turkish governors,
and not a day passes without incendiary
placards being torn down by the police
here and in all the big cities There seems
to be no doubt that the spirit of revolution
Is spreading even among the old Turks.
ard the young Turk party is said to be ripe
for revolt.
The army needs money for pay, equip
mept and provisions, and the same state of
rears of pay are not forthcoming and there
among the palace troops.
Under these circumstances it is not as
tonshing that the army and navy are be-
coming disaffected and robody would be
astonished to hear that they have sided
with the revolutionsts should the expected
uprising take place.