The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-24

st. Petersburg, Sept. A.-The Russian
government has issued an official note
reiterating that the attitude OF the
powers in regard to the Austro- Russian
reform scheme for Macedonia is un-
changd and that consequently neither
Turkey nor Bulgaria can expect sup
port from any quarter in the event OF
open or secret resistance to that scheme.
The government after pointing out
that the suggested refosns are at the
outset attended with good results, con-
tinues. These, however. did not satisfy
the Macedonia committees which have
sprung up In the slave states. The prob
ability which has become apparent that
the Christian population would calm
down under the influences OF reform de-
prived these committees OF all favorable
ground for the retaliation OF their revo-
lutionary plans.
A BULGARIAN MACEDONIA.
While proclaiming that their object was
the protection OF their co-religionists
against Turkish opposition. these COM
mittees I'm reality seek 20 attain their sell
FISH aim OF modifying the administration
system in the provinces, so as to con-
vert II into a Bulgaron Macedonia. 10
the detrimert OF the rights and privileges
OF the other Christian peoples. whose In
terest is equally dear to orthodox Rus
sia.
As the leaders found no support among
the non Bulgarian element In Macedonia
they exerted themselves to raise a senral
insurrection by cruel outrages and terror
ism. In order to hinder the introduction
OF the proposed reforms.
Unhappily, In spite OF the precautions
OF the Sofia government. the Macedonian
agitation spread considerably In Bulgaria
itself, finding support among those who
mistakenly reckoned that the outbreak
thus caused would compel Russia 20 al
ter her program and proclaim herself
champion OF the unrealizable plans OF
the leaders OF the revolution.
A FATAL CONCEPTION.
This fatal conception. against which
Russia gave incessant warning has
brought upon the Christians in
the Turkish vilayets grievous OPP
preston. which will only end when the
incurHons Of insurgents from Bulgaria
and the revolutionary activity OF the
committees cease.
Not until then can the immediate ap-
plication OF the reform needed by the pop
ulation and by which they will be pro-
tected from Turkish atrocities. be Insisted
upon, the most energetic endeavors hav-
ing failsd to bride the fsnaticism OF the
Mussulmans.
In view OF the thickenins complica-
tions the Russian and Austrian govern
ments have reiterated their views TO this
effect both at Sofa and at Constantinopie
and acting on the suggestion OF Austria
and Russia. all the governments OF the
powers which signed the treaty OF Berlin
have instructed their representatives TO
Turkey and Bulgaria 20 emphasize their
full unanimity In the Austro- Russian
work of pacifying the Balkans. so as 10
remove all misconceptions OF possible as
sistance in the event OF dangerous enter
prises
These representatives have been In
structed 60 make q declaration TO the gov
ernments OF Turkey and Bulgaria as fol-
lows
ATTITUDE THE SAME.
The present state o. Affairs IN the
Turkish vilayets which n due 20 the
criminal Intentions of committees and
revolutionary hands. does not alter the
attitude of the powers in regard 10 the
program OF action advanced early In the
year by the two powers most interested.
Consequently neither Turkey or Bulgaria
can rely on the support OF any power