The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-14
ARRESTS 28.
New Governor General at Beirut
a Busy Man.
Takes Personal Charge of the
Nagelssen Case.
THE CHIEF is DEPOSED
Police Department Has Been
Given a New Head.
General Confidence Is inspired
by Improved Rule.

Washington. Sept 1.-THE navy de-
partment today posted the following
bulletin:
Admiral Cotton telegraphs from
Beirut 18th instant. that he had ex-
changed very satisfactory visits with
the governor general. The governor
general mas personal charge of the vice
consul case. The late chief of police
has been deposed. Twenty-eight per
sons, including the principals in the
disturbances of last Sunday, have been
arrested. Beirut quiet Administration
of new governor general inspires con-
fidence. The former governor general
left on the 18th instant for Constanti-
nople."
FERDINAND IS IN DANGER.
Berlin, Sept. 14.-An extraordinary
letter purDorting to have been written
y a Bulgarian statesman appears in
the kleine Journal. The writer asserts
that subterranean passage leads from
the castle of Euxinograd. where Prince
Ferdinand lives as though besieged, to
the river. through which the prince can
escape by water when convinced that
his ~osition is no longer tenable. 1t is
added that the Princess Clementine.
mother OF Prince Ferdinand. saw King
Edward at Vienna and told him that
her son was in a deolorable position
and in danger of his life and begged the
king to have vessel in readiness to
carry him away from Bulgaria. King
Edward. it is further asserted assured
Princess Clementine that Prince Ferdi-
England.
DEMANDS INTERVENTION
St Petersburg, Sept. 1.-THE Move
Vrymea today demands active interven-
ton in Macedonia and proposes, as a So
Iut.on of the difficulties, the attaching
Of officers Of foreign powers to all Turk
lsh repressiVe expeditions with author
GRITTY to prevent unnecessary cruelty.
BULGARIAN FRONTIER RAIDED.
Berlin, Sept IA dispatch to the
Frankfort Zeitung. from Sofia. Bulgaria,
says Turkish troops have raided the
Bulgarian frontier near Tekendsche. and
have driven off three herds of sheep.
The dispatch adds that Turkish soldiers
at Kirk-Kilisseh, in Turkish territory.
fired on the French consul. breaking the
windows A party of Turks bivouacking
near GiohteDe, had with them 20 Bui-
garian women and girls.
Five hundred fugitive women and
children have arrived at Tekendsche.
POWERS WON'T INTERFERE
Paris, Sept. 1.-THE foreign office ad-
vices from Bulgaria show that the sit
uation is growing more serious owing
10 reports that the Turkish troops are
slowly nearing the border. If their adj
vance continues there will be a general
mobilization of the Bulgarian forces
preparatory to meeting eventualities.
A Russo-Austrian note to the powers
has been received here. and is now un-
der cOnsiderat ton. 1t sets forth that in
the event of hostilities between Turkey
and Bulgaria. Russia and Austria will
not give their support to either of the
parties, but viii hold each of them TO a
strict accountability for their actions 1t
is expected that France will adhere to
the Russo-Austrian attitude.
Battle Greek. Mich. Sep. 4.-Today' S
mail brought sorrowful news to three
employees of the Battle Creek iron works.
Phillip Triffern. night watchman, was
notified that two brothers and their
children mad been murdered in Turk
ish Macedonia. s. 'Forety was informed
that both his sons were murdered, and
NJ. Spealazer that his two sons and an
uncle were killed The letter says TO-
900 soldiers attacked a village of 1000,
numbering all but 100 and leaving only
ten buildings standing.