The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-07
Turkey and Bulgaria Are Ger
tain to Clash.
Outbreak Is Looked for Before
End Of September.
FORMAL DECLARATION
Is Not Anticipated, in View of
Bulgaria's Status.
HOstilities Likely to Be Precipi-
tated Without Ceremony.

Constantinople Sept. War between
Turkey and Bulgaria is now regarded
here as inevitable. 1t is even be-
lieved that the outbreak of hostilities
will occur before the end of September
when the reinforcements from Asia
will have been concentrated in Mace
donia and in the villayet of Adrianople.
It is not thought that there will be any
formal declaratio of war, in view of
Bulgaria's vassal status, but that some
frontier incident will precipitate hos
tilities.
The Bulgarians and Macedonians re-
siding in Constantinople are in terror
of massacre. A large number of them
were arrested a few days ago as a
preventive measure" and they have
not vet been released. phe fear of
massacre is probably exaggerated,
although in view of the present ex-
cited state of Mussulman feeling an in
significant incident might perhaps lead
to a massacre.
The terrible accounts received regard
ing the conduct OF the Turkish troops
have not surprised European circles
here, but many who have hitherto been
optimistic in their views now accept the
prevailing belief that Turkey is on the
eve of a catastrophe. A consular dis
patch from Salonica says that accord
ing to authentic Information the insur-
rectiOn in the district of Monastir has
been practically stamped out Bashi
Sazouks assisted the regular troops in
the work of repression, which is said
to have been carried out with san
culinary rUthlessness. the object of the
Turks being apparently to exterminate
not only the Bulgarian inha bitants but
all the Christians of whatever nation
a!itX
VILLAGES BURNED BY TURKS.
Sofa, Bulgaria. Sept. The revolu-
flnn1rU rte
ton TODAY that the Turks have burned
or otherwise destroyed nearly all the
villages in the district of Kastoria,
near the Greek frontier. The villages
in that district were the largest in
Macedonia, each having from 1000 to
5000 inhabitants
Among the largest burned were
Sagoritchani, Dus1shenf, Kenomladi.
MokFent and Kosynetz Altogether
about % villages in that part of Mace
donia have been destroyed 1t is added
that 300 women and children, fugitives
from Zagortchani, went to the Turkish
commander of the district to seek as
sistance and protection from the Basni
Bazouks. The commander promised
them protection, but when the fugitives
left the Bashi Bazouks pursued, out
ragged and killed mmany of the women
and children.
The Turkish have concentrated $4,000
soldiers in the Kasoria district, who are
openly burning villages.
(lOlE1 Al
Washington, Sept. THE navy de-
partment has received a cablegram
from Rear Admiral Cotton at Beirut,
stating that matters are quiet now and
that tne presence of a squadron has
had an excellent effect. He says he had
been in communication with Consul
Ravccndal and Minister Leischman.
THE MACHIAS ARRIVES.
Washington, Sept. THE navy de-
partment has been advised of the
o,-riNr ral of MacniaS at Port Said
ADMIRAL COTTON'S CABLEGRAM.
Washington. Sept. 7.-The navy de-
partment today made public the follow
ing cablegram from Admiral Cotton re-
garding the Turkish situation, dated
Beirut. September 4:
..Vice consul shot at, but uninjured.
The Turkish officials have Informed con-
sui that four men have been placed un-
der arrest. 1t is suspected that they had
attacked the vice consul l cabled Fri
day afternoon to the American minister
at Constantinople the arrival of the
United States squadron. The American
minister has nothing to communicate.
/ have strengthened the American rep
resentatives position by pronounced
recognition. The American consul and
the vice consul accompanied me in my
call on the Turkish governor and the
Turkish general and were present at
their call on board the Brooklyn. The
Turkish officials were very cordial The
Turkish admiral is here. The following
Turkish ships are here: One small gum
boat. one armored cruiser. Usual
courtesies exchanged. Have conferred
with the consul freely; will confer with
other prominent American citizens Sun
day and next day. / shall require full
statement in writing of the situation at
Beirut. The presence of the American
squadron inspires a feeling of security
in all foreigners and Christians.-Cot-
ton"
The cablegram has been communicated
to the president and to the state depart
bent. but no instructions have yet been
sent to Admiral Cotton
RUSSIA AND AUSTRIA HAVE A
PLAN.
Berlin, Sept. Russia and Austria
have proposed that the powers take CO.
ercive diplomatic action at Sofia, with
the aim of severing the relations now
RIlleraria and the