New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-16
BULGARIA. WATTS REPLY.
Reserves Called Out Pending
Ans1cer of POzCers.

Sofa Sept 15-No important step is likely 20
be taken at the present critical Juncture pend
ing the return tomorrow to the capital OF
Prince Ferdinand and a reply from the powers
or intimation from them IN response TO
Bulgaria's note
The air here Is filed with rurnors OF mobiliza-
ton IL is alleged that the first three divisions
Of the army. having centres az Sofia. Philip
pOpods and SIivno, have been called out In
official quarters. however. IL Is declared that
the only step decided upon Is the summoning
TO the colors OF the men OF the first three divis-
ions who retired from the army in the last three
years This will give a force Of some ten thou
sand men. who will be chiefly employed in
strengthening the troops along the frontier.
II is expected that week will suffice TO en-
able the Ministry to Judge OF the extent TO
which its final appeal TO the powers is likely to
prove successful Doubts are expressed in diplO-
matte circles whether the Bulgarian not viii
bring any decisive results. but there is every
disposition to recognize the sincerity Of the
Ministry's attitude and its complete justifca-
ton for issuing such document. in view Of the
immense forces that Turkey is gathering near
the Bulgarian frontier.
Replying to notes OF the Turkish representa-
tive here in which il alleged that the In
surrection IN Macedonia the work Of Bull
garian bands who had crossed the frontier thu
Bulgarian Government on Saturday last re-
piled. refuting the accusations. reviewing tho
history Of the instruction and alleging that the
outbreak was the direct result OF the existing
form OF government in Macedonia. which had
forced the youth OF the country to fee abroad
and gradually organize the instruction
Bulgaria also declined all responsibility for tho
events at Adrianople. which. il was said were
duet the persecution Of the Bulgarian popu-
lation- Finally Bulgaria stated that the Turk
ish Government was prolougtng a situation filed
with perils to the principally. and pointing out
that there was danger OF a catastrophe dfsas-
trous to both countries
Premier Petron in an interview to-day on ths
reasons which induced the Bulgarian Govern
ulent 70 issue yesterdays note 10 the powers
said:
II has been from the first plainly evident that
the policy Of Turkey was to hinder the develop
ment Of the Bulgarian race in Macedonia. which
the strongest national element there With
this end IN view the Turks proceeded TO devss-
tate the country and kill the Bulgarian Chris
tlans, driving the Survivors into the mountains
and forests. where they would either perish
from hunger or else cross me Bulsarian frontier
and become burden 20 the Bulgarian nation.
In the mean while the powers paid not the
slightest attention 10 the Bulgarian note o.
June 20. but rather encouraged the Turks who
adopted the most severe measures to suppress
the outbreak.
The Bulgarian Government IS row compelled
70 protect. not only Bulgaria itself but also the
Bulgarian element in Macedonia. II Is further
evident that Turkey has directly encouraged the
revolution. with ten times many guards
on the frontier as Bulgaria employed the Turks
never stopped a single revolutionary band or
individual crossing the frontier The Porte was
only too anxious 20 have pretext for cOntinu-
ing the massacres and the determination OF the
Bulgarian people
Turkey has now concentrated 100000 troops
IN Macedonia, only about 5000 OF whom ara
engaged IN the suppression OF the revolt There
Is no attempt 10 night the insurgents. but the
troops attack innocent women and children.
The Bulgarian Government Is forced TO per-
celvs in this excessive mobilization clear sign
of Turkeys desire. after she has succeeded IN
sr1ppressinz the outbreak In Macedonia. 20 at
tack Bulgaria and exterruinate the Bulgarian
race.
All our latest information from Macedonia
ara Constantfnople confirms this view. HilTni
Pacha the Vail Of Salonica. has openly de-
~Israd that war with Bulgaria r. the only way
90 sertling the Macedonian question The Con
s-artinopIe press. which - under The most Sc
we're censorship. was recently allowed 70 publish
the rsost sensational reports. with the object %
increasing the Mussulrnans' fanatical hatred OF
the Bulgarian Christians
The latest news from Constantinople SAYS ths
Porte Il mobiizing the Mustahfuz. or las, lin.
~ reserves including men OF about fifty years
OF age.
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