The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-09-09
CHRISTIANS KILLED
And Our Jaekies All Ready
to Land at Beirut.
TOWN IN A STATE OF PANIC.
Measures to Protect American Lives
and Property.


break Al the Pert where the Brook.
I,u and the San francisco He-The
Matter Referred to the President.
From Whom Orders Must Come-Ad.
n,inistrstion's discrimination to Avoid
An, Merely Political Complications.
WASHINGTON, Sept s.-A riot at Beirut,
SYRIA, resulting in the killing Of some
Christians, news Of which was received by
the Government to-day, will have the effect
of keeping the American warships Brooklyn
and San Francisco at that port until con-
ditions change or more important events
require their presence nearer Constanti-
nople
Beyond this, the naval authorities here
have not defined their policy concerning
matters in the Sslltan's possessions.
Rear Admiral Cotton. the commander OF
tpe American squadron, mentioned in
his report of the riot that he was prepared
10 SIND an armed force ashore il the
situation demanded better protection OF
American interests, but he promised to act
cautiously.
The only additional instructions sent
from Washington to the United States
Legation at Constantinople in regard to
the situation at Beirut are to keep the
state Department advised Of any change
in conditions which threatens the lives or
interests OF Americans.
Two Geographic reports about the Beirut
outbreak were received here. One Of them
was from United States Minister Leish-
who sent much fuller statement Mr..
leishman's despatch follows:
A riot yesterday at Beirut: seven Christians
killed, several wounded. Two houses Chris
,ians pilla sed by soldiers Panic general.
Onlcer and signal man from Admirars ship
now IN Consulate. Investigation of con-
ditions in Beirut by Flag Lieutenant and other
officers.
Origin of riot not distinct. Sublime Porte
claims Beirut now quiet and Government
force sufficient to insure order.
Admiral Cotton's message was in cipher
and became 50 badly MIXED in Geographic
transmission that It could rot be fully
translated. He says that the trouble was
a., due to religious animosities and the failure
appsreutly On the part Of the authorities
to preN3nt ertmes. l-.s,., fqs
h 3hdnirar Cotton's opinion there are
Ass1eh T,rkkh soldiers now in Beirut
to control, the situation If properly dis
posed Of"
This ia Admiral Cotton's despatch AZ
the Navy Departments cipher expert was
able to translate it.
BEIRUT. Sept 7.
Violence and bloodshed between Moham-
rnedans and native Christians occurred al
Beirut on Sunday. Six Greek Christians, two
Mohalnmedans and one Turkish soldier
killed.; three Greek Christians. three Moham-
medans and three Turkish soldiers wounded
seriously; other murders reported.
Flag Lieutenant and United States Consul
we're present sunday and Monday in the dis
,urbed quarter and verify detailed state
nents.
Turkish Government will q" afforded
ii,ility for their investigation and guard to
Irou!ise 900 men. Turkish soldiers present
efficient il properly disposed Of. to handle
situation at Beirut we'll patroled und all
'uiet Sunday night and to-day. Monday.
Turkish Governor promises TO do all in his
rnwrr TO restore authority, Many houses
,ost~ and business suspended.
have prepared TO land forces to protect
property OF American cltiZtpS II SITUATION
demands Win act with caution. Present
trouble due to bitter luminosity between
mimical and native Christians and failure to
control crimes.
Copies Of the messages from Minister
les man a. Admiral Cotton were tele
graphpd 10 the Pres ident at Oyster Bay,
Whatever action is taken by the Govern
merit in the situation IN Turkey will lie by
direct ion Of the President
Tie fole purpose Of the Administration
in ending American warthips TO Beirut
was 10 give better protection to American
tsrests 1t will lake 10 part in The po-
lucaI aArccts of tie it,atiOn
That The Government does not regaSd
conditions in Turkey a. seriously afectn 4
the United States was indicated by the
departure Of Secretary Hay from Wash
il gtOn to-day for his summer home on
Lake Sunapee, \. Fl. He IL not ex-
pected to return to the capital until some
line In October. Ii is not known here
whether Mr.. Hay will run down 10 Oyster
Bay Oh his way to Lake Sunapee Durin g
his absence Mr.. Adee, the Second Assistant
Secretary. will act az Secretary Of State.