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0tAIo0 tnAt IN View OF the growing d1SOr-
ders In Turkey a French fleet will be
ordered to hold itself in readiness to
proceed TO Turkish waters. This de-
termination followed the receipt of
report from the French ambassador at
Constantinople that 1t was desirable to
have warships in readiness for all event.
ualities. Similar preparations have
been made by Italy. Austria, Russia and
Great Britain. The officials here expect
the fleets will act together in case Of a
crisis.
Turkish Situation Reviewed.
The first autumn meeting of the cab
met was held Friday. Foreign Minister
Delcasse reviewed the Turkish situa-
ton. There is reason to believe that M.
Delcasse has been informed that tho
United States government does not at
tach further Importance to the Beirut
incident, but this does not abate official
interest In the future course Of the
American warships.
The French consul at Monastir re-
ports that the conditions there have i'm
proved. The consul OF France at Sa-
lonica says the conditions at that port
are much worse.
No British Marines Landed.
London. Sept 5.-No British marines
have been landed at Constantinople, so
Tar Is the foreign Office is informed, but
Il Is said that II the British embassy re-
quirss protection. the ambassador is au-
thorized to call upon the commander OF
the British guardship for guards.
The foreign ONCE considers 1t prob
able that Russia and Austria have land
ed marines to protect their embassies,
rs . result Of the porte's note to the am
bassadors warning them that Bulgarian
agitators were projecting outrages
against the embassies legations and
public buildings at Constantinople. So
far as the foreign Office knows, Constan-
tinople is quiet.
More Precautions Taken.
Washington, Sept. 5.-Minister Leish-
man has cabled the state department that
owing to the disturbed conditions in
constantinople an additional Kavass, or
detective force, had been stationed at
the American legation. This action was
taken on the suggestion of the Turkish
government. which has assured the
American minister that it will use every
precaution to protect all foreigners. but
: has warned the different embassies and
legations that 1t would be well to
strengthen the force inside the build
ings.
In case q necessity develops it is prob
able that the Turkish government will
be requested to allow the United States
10 send detachment Of marines from
the squadron which is expected to ar
rive at Beirut. Minister Leishman
has not yet made such a request
OF this government The United
States has no authority to send a
warship through the Dardanelles, and
would have to have the consent of Tur-
key and also that Of other European
powers to do so.
Minister Leishman, in his cablegram,
Informed the department that a num-
Der Of governments have landed ma
Itnes in Constantinople for the protec-
ton Of the embassies.
While the condition existing in Con-
stantinople. as we'll as in other portions
of Turkey. is extremely unsatisfactory
the Washington government does not
believe that there is any serious danger
ahead, Notwithstanding that the tone
OF the dispatches from Minister Leish-
man shows uneasiness. At the same
time the United States will approve of
every precaution taken by the diplo-
matte corps and our minister for the
safety OF the foreign representatives.