The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-10
in name OF U. S.
Minister LeischmaR Makes a
Demand on Turkey.
Calls For the Dismissal of Vail
of Beirnt.
uNct I'M a MAFuH A GILL a n
TAKES PROMPT ACTION
The Sultan Removes Him and
Names a Successor.
Nazim Pasha Meets With an
Enthusiastic Reception.

London. Sept 10-"Europe is stand
ing on the edge of a precipice." said to-
day diplomat who is participating IN
the international negotiations in connec-
tion with the Balkan question. and no
one can tell but that tomorrow may sac
Turkey and Bulgarian plunged in war in
spite of all the efforts made to prevent
il. and although the powers separately
have made strong representations to
Bulgaria to desist from aiding the in
surgents and on the eve of making
a joint demand for the observance of a
policy of strict neutrality. In the mean
time, Turkey is becoming encouraged by
the attitude Of the powers toward Bull
garia and there is a strong feeling
among the Mohammedans that the op-
portunty is at hand to take summary
vengeance on the Bulgarian people. The
porte has been warned against engaging
in war aud we believe he hesitates 10
embark upon a move which may result
IN the armed Intervention of Europe. The
only encouraging sign in the situation
Is the understanding between the pow
ers all of which we are sure are up
holding Russia and Austria in their ef-
forts to maintain peace"
All the advises official and otherwise,
IttelNGQ mere, agree IN saving that the
Turkish government mas now restored
quiet at Beirut and that the porte ap-
preciates the necessity for taking action
In the matter as shown blythe removal
of the vail of Beirut as demanded by
the United States minister Mr. Leisch-
man.
LEIsCHMAN's DEMAND.
Constantinople Sept. 10. - United
States Minister Leischman has present
ed a demand to the Turkish govern
nf
Pasha. vail of Beirut, on the ground
that SO long as he is retained in office
the lives and property of Americans in
Beirut are insecure. The porte has not
yet replied to the demand nor has there
been any development in connection
with other American claims.
The dispatch of Nazim Pasha to
Beirut from his post at Damascus is
toward a settlement Nazim Pasha re-
Ceived an enthusiastic reception upon
his arrival at Beirut. crowd at the
railway station cheering him repeated
". The town was then perfectly tran
gull.
According to the latest kilograms,
however the consuls continue to trans
act their business with Reshid Pasha,
vail of Beirut.
Beirut adVices received here late yes
terday stated that uneasiness still pre-
avied among the Christians there and
that the exodus to the mountains con-
tinued but no fresh disturbances had
occurred
Rear Admiral Cotton confirms the re-
ports that he can land 500 marines and
blue jackets from the Brooklyn and San
Francisco in case of urgent necessity.
Nothing is known here anent any ar
rangement made by other powers for
sending warships to Beirut.
Private advices from Kirk-Kilisseh
state that while the Turkish regular
troops are conducting themselves well,
s1tra
pillaging and burning villages. and are
even threatening their own officers when
they are ordered not to plunder.
Up to September Z, 27 battalions of
troops had been concentrated in the
Kirk -Filisseh district.
An imperial trade has been issued or
dering the repair or reconstruction of
the fortifications of Adrianople, Cha
talja. Erzerum and the Bosphorus.
POLICE JOINED THE MOB.
Paris. Sept. 1O.-Advices received by
the French foreign office from Beirut
say that Nazim Pasha the vail of
Syria. is making thorough investiga-
tion of the causes of the recent disorder
at Beirut and that he has given assur-
ances to the foreign consuls that he will
severely punish the guilty. Under the
circumstances. it is added. the French,
British and Italian consuls have decid-
ed not to ask for the landing of Ameri-
can marines as contrary to the Con-
stantinople advices) the excitement has
subsided and the Christian refugees who
q ned are returning to their homes
The investigation thus far made into
the outbreak has shown that the police
participated in lOOting the shops ana
houses, the former vail. Reshid Pasha,
being unable to control the police.
VAIL OF BEIRUT DISMISSED
Berlin. Sept. 10.-A dispatch received
here from Constantinople says Nazim
Pasha has been formally appointed vail
of Beirut in place of Reshid Pasha who
has bpprl dismissed
FRANCE JOINS IN.
Washington, d. c.. Sept 10.-Minister
Lesichman cabled the state department
from Constantinople that the French
ambassador has demanded the removal
of the governor of Beirut and that other
foreign representatives probably viii do
the same
Mir. Lesichman is vigorously urging
the sublime porte to replace the COVER
nor by some one more capable of pre-
serving order and of giving more efii-
Gent protection to American citizens
ana interests. In this course he has the
approval of the state department Moth
ing Is said in his cablegram of further
disorders al Beirut
TURKS ARE ROUTED.
Sofia, Sept. 1O.-A private dispatch
trom Rilo announces that in an engage
mcnt fought September at Yeltepe, in
the Perrin district Of Roumelia. the
Turkish troops were completely routed
by Macedonian insurgents who it is
added. were everywhere received by the
population with enthusiasm. The Turks
fed.
GREECE SIDES WITH TURKEY.
London. Sept. 10.-A special dispa tch
from Athens quotes former Premier
Iaimia as saying that the Greek gov
ernment is determined to cooperate
with the porte in the suppression of the
'insurrection in Macedonia though
Greece Is fully in favor of the institu-
tion or reforms after order has been
restored. He denounced the attitude of
the Bulgarians. saying that their aims