The Irish standard., 1903-09-12
Uncomfortable Sentiments of Otto
man Subjects May Force
Sultan Into War.
PORTE UNWILLING TO PREClPITATE
CONFLICT With BULGARIA
Turkish officials Declare Reports of
Massacrcs Are Purposely ExaE-
gerated to Secure Intervention-
Berlin Dispatch Says Cotton Has
Landed TrOOps-Other News.

the situation there and confirm the be-
lief OF the authorities here that owing to
the general irritation throughout Euro
pean and Asiatic Turkey toward the
Christians, as result of the Macedonian
revolt, the sultan may be swept by the
uncomfortable sentiments of his Otto
man subjects into war with Bulgaria,
despite the unwillingness of the porte
to precfpitate such conflict. The Turk
ish officials express qualification at the
Russian-Austrian proposal for coercive
diplomatic action on the part of the pow
ers at Sofia. They are confident it will
be acceded to by France, but whether it
is adopted or not the sultan's hand has
already been greatly strengthened, as he
is in better position to act than hith-
erto.
The Turkish embassy issued another
statement Wednesday declaring that the
reports of massacres emanate from the
Bulgarian side and are purposely exag-
gerated in the hope of securing European
Intervention.
Says Troops Have Been Landed,
Berlin, Sept. 1O.-A delayed dispatch
from Constantinople to the Lokal An
zeiger (Which sometimes prints official
news) says:
Photographic consular reports received
here to-day (Monday) say that the
murder of Christians in different parts
of Beirut continues. Disorder prevails
and traffic is destroyed
"The consuls also decided to call on
Rear Admiral Cotton for eventual pro-
lection of the foreign consulates, which
he later agreed to furnish. 1t is con-
sidered that the Americans could land
500 men. Some Americans, it is be-
lieved, have already landed. The Amer
lean ships are cleared for action. Other
warships are expected.
Accounts Differ.
Constantinople, Sept. 10.-Consular &C.
counts received here from Beirut totally
differ from the Turkish governments
version of the recent outbreak there
The vail of Beirut was not on board the
United States flagship Brooklyn when
the first brawl occurred, but was in the
country. Contrary to the official version
the consular dispatches say the Mussul-
mans first attacked the Christians and
the troops which interviewed sided with
the Mussulmans. One of the pillaged
houses belonged to French citizen.
Though there has been no further dis
turbance at Beirut since Sunday great
uneasiness amounting almost to panic
prevails among the Christians, many OF
whom have left Beirut and sought refuge
in Lebanon.
The foreign consuls at Beirut met on
Monday and decided to make serious
representations to the local authorities
looking to the preservation of order.
They also decided to telegraph to their
respective ambassadors or ministers at
Constantinople demanding the recall of
the incompetent vail of Beirut and re.
questing that warships be sent for the
protection of the Europeans.
1t is considered probable that France
will send warships to Beirut, and her ex-
ample is likely to be followed by other
powers.
Situation Improving.
Washington, Sept. 10.-The navy de-
partment has received a cablcgram from
Rear Admiral Cotton dated Beirut Tues
day saying that there were no serious
disturbances in Beirut Monday night.
The situation there is improving and
public feeling is growing quieter.
DisGuic!ing Rumors from Syria.
Paris, Sept. 10.-The following tele.
gram has been received from Cairo.
Egypt:
''Disquieting rumors are current in re-
gard to the situation in Syria Bedouins
arriving here from the Arish desert say
the Druses are in arms and fears are en-
tertained Of massacre in Lebanon"
Official reports from Beirut show the
growing gravity of the situation there.
Another Christian was killed Tuesday.
the Turkish soldiers are making common
cause with the Mussulmans during the
attacks on Christians, a number Of
houses have been pillaged, one French
shop was completely destroyed, and the
French residents. becoming terrified at
these depredations, have abandoned
their homes and sought refuge at the
French college. where between 400 and
500 refugees are now gathered. The
American naval commander. it is assert
ed in the dispatches received here. pro.
posed to land marines at Beirut, but the
foreign consuls believed the step mad.
visable at this time, as it might lead to
an increase of the excitement prevailing
and precipitate crisis. The vail Of
Beirut has proved himself to be weak
and incompetent to deal with the situa-
ton, and therefore, Nezim Pasha, the vail
of Damascus, was ordered to assume the
direction of affairs in Beirut. Nezim
Pasha, who has already arrived at his
new post, is displaying great energy.
The consuls express the hope that he will
be able to stem the disorder. The near
est French warship to Beirut is in the
Gulf of Volo, Greece, but unless Nezim
Pasha speedily restores order and COM
pletely safeguards French citizens
France will act decisively by dispatchins
warships from Toulon.
Peru's President Installed.
Lima, Peru, Sept. 9.-Senor Candamo
on Tuesday was installed as president
Of the republic. The house OF con-
gress, in which the function took place,
and also the adjacent streets were