Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1903-10-01
TURKISH TROOPS
TO Be Modified
Orders Issued For Concentra-
ton OF Sixty-four Battal-
ions at SaIOnica.

Salonica, European Turkey, Sept 2S.
The immediate mobilization Of the
Adana, Angora, Kastamania and Kas-
Aries divisions of the army, totalling
sixty-four battalions, are expected to
arrive here within a week, and the
rest will go to Adrianople.
Sofia, Bulgaria, Sept 28.-The COM
munication made by the British dipio-
matte agent to the Bulgarian govern
ment stated that neither Turkey nor
Bulgaria could count on Great Brit
aims support in the event of their
openly or secretly opposing the reali-
cation Of the Austro-Russian project
of reform in Macedonia, and added
that Great Britain was pressing Tur.
key far more effectively for application
of the reforms. The communication
further stated that Great Britain was
consulting with other powers as to the
possibility of introducing more suit
able remedial measures.
London, Sept. 2S.-Whilst there is
little fresh news this morning from the
Balkans, it appears from the dispatch
es received here that both Turkey and
Bulgaria are actively preparing for
the possibility of war. The correspon-
dent of the Daily Mail at Monastir
comments on the skillful disposition of
the Turkish troops for delivering a
quick blow against either Servia or
Bulgaria. There are 10000 soldiers in
the vilayet of Kossovo, 10000 men
with 800 guns in Adrianople vilayet,
$4,000 in Monastir vilayet, and 10000
in Salonica, the last mentioned force
forming a huge reserve.
A dispatch from Sofia to the Times
says that document, purloined from
Hilmi Pasha's archeves, and which
has fallen into the hands of one of the
consuls, gives confirmation of the
wholesale determination carried out in
Macedonia. 1t records that ninety
three villages have been destroyed in
the vilayet of Monastir alone, and that
the total number destroyed reaches
Ill. Reports from other reliable quar-
tiers represent that much larger num-
Der of villages have been destroyed.
The correspondent continues that
the. attention of the humane and chart
table should be directed to the STAR
ing population.
Philippopols, Bulgaria. Sept. 2S.--A
visit to the base camps of this division
OF the Bulgarian amry at Tirnovo and
Seimen, today, showed that the sap
pers and miners are rapidly preparing
for war. Work on the bridge across
the Martha river anG the roads and
forts in the vicinity is in active pro-
gress.
WAR SOLE SOLUTION.
All Hope of Good Results From Turk.
ish Promises Disappear.
Sofia, Bulgaria, Sept. 25-Notwith-
standing reports to the contrary, per-
feet tranquility, almost approaching
apathy, prevails throughout Bulgaria.
There is not the slightest outward evil
dence that country is on the verge of
war. Even in military circles there is
no excitement, though unceasing prep
aration is going on. The reports ema-
mating from Turkish quarters that the
government is in danger of being car
rled away by popular excitement, and
that Bulgaria is likely to take the first
hostile steps, may be regarded as
ridiculous inventions. 1t is, however,
fact that all hope of good results
from the Turkish promises of reform
has long disappeared and the feeling
is growing thai war is the sole solu-
ton to The Macedonian problem, the
only question being whether it will
come this autumn or be postponed I'M
til spring. The preparations for mo-
bilization of the Bulgarian army have
hnon carrinj ont with npro.
pleteness as to detail, and a declara-
ton OF war will find the Bulgarians
sufficiently prepared.
The details of atrocities by the
Turkish troops in Monastir daily
equal and even exceed those already
published.
The insurgent general staff in the
Monster vilayet has compiled an
elaborate report of events in the dis
trict of Kastoria. between August
and September IL. 1t comprises list
Of twenty-four villages which were
plundered. A great number of houses
were burned and 512 villagers were
killed. The report gives the names,
ages and manner of death of the vic
Tins. According to information re-
ceived from other competent sources,
the report Is not exaggerated and fair
ly represents the situation.
According to a telegram received
here from Kostendit, forty-three miles
from Sofia. 600 Turks were killed in
fight at Kochani, September IS. The
Turkish force numbered 1000 After
the fight the troops pillaged and
burned number of buildings.