The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-08-31
REPORTED KILLING OF
u. S. CONSUL UNTRUE

sultan is in a state of unrest and in
some parts the existing turbulence is
equivalent to insurrection.
Minister Leishman apprehends serious
trouble and indicates his belief that Amer
team interests are In peril account OF
the fanatical Mussulman population. 1t
has not been decided definitely whether
Admiral Cotton's squadron will rendez-
vous at Beirut as originally ordered The
destination of the vessels will be deter
mined by the developments of the situa-
ton.
The state department today received
a cablesram from Minister Leishman in
which he stated that adVices from the
American consuls at Harpoot and Bel
rut were to the effect that while the
Americans in those places are in danger
of suffering from an uprising "a any time.
the situation was not. at the time of send
ing the dispatches, as grave as earlier
reports would indicate. MI. Leishman
has been instructed to notify the Turkish
government that It must keep the peace
and that it will be held to a strict &C
counta bility for any lawless act toward
American citizens.
Leishman Wants Squadron Recalled
London, August ga dispatch from
Constantinople. dated August %, to tic
Exchange Telegraph Company, says it IS
understood that after an interview with
Foreign Minister Tewfik Pasha Minister
Leishman requested Washington to recall
the European squadron which has been
ordered to Beirut.
War Ships Sailed Sunday Morning.
Washington. August 30.--The bureau of
navigation of the navy department has
been advised by able that the cruisers
Brooklyn and San Francisco sailed from
Genoa this Sunday morning and are
expected to arrive at Beirut Friday next.
Other than the advices from Admiral
Cotton, announcing his departure with
the cruisers Brooklyn and San Francisco
for Beirut there We're no developments in
the Turkish situation today so far as
Washington is concerned No additional
information came today from United
States Minister Leischman. Secretary
Hay saving tonight he had not heard
from our minister to Turkey since yes
terday morning. The orders to Admiral
Cotton to proceed to Beirut Will not be
cancelled it is authoritatively stated to-
nlcht unless the president SO directs.
Such an order at this time, however. APP
parently would not avail anything as the
admiral is now on his way to Turkey
The Associated Press interview with
Chelsib Bey. the Turkish, minister, at his
summer home at Sayvile, Long island,
was a topic Of almost general discuss
sion in official circles today. That the
minister manifestly is perurbed over the
situation IN affairs in Turkey is fully
realized here. His uneasiness over the
presence OF IN American fleet in Turkish
waters lest it be taken by the revolu'
tionists as an evidence of the American
governments sympathy with their cause
it Is thought Will not be a strong
enough reason for Its withdrawal. The
administration regards it a sacred
duty to see that adequate and prompt
assistance and protection should be given
American interests in the disturbed dis
tricts and for this reason feels justified
in having the war ships sent to Tur
key.
Charivari Shots Scared Magelssen.
London august 31.-The Sofia CORE
spondent of The Times telegraphs that
it is explained that the Beirut affair
Was merely a wedding party INDUCING
in q fen de joie and the shots were moi
directed with design against the United
States Vice consul. Mr.. Magelssen.