Warren sheaf., 1903-09-17
Turks CONTINUE.
THEIR Slaughter
Sofia Dispatches Tell of Wholesale
Massacres by Orders of
the Sultan.
SIXTY THOUSAND BULCARIANS
said TO have been SLAIN
RumOrs Current of Mobilization of
Bulgarian Army to Meet Eventu-
a1ities-AnOther Change in Vail of
Beirut Rumored-Admfral Cotton
Reports on Situation.

Beirut RumOred-Admfra1 Cotton
Reports on Situation.
Sofia, Sept 15.-Courier dispatches
received here by the Autonomye say the
Albanians, acting under direct orders
from the sultan, have been engaged in a
general massacre of Bulgarians in the
districts of Okrida and Leren. One re-
port says that $4,000 persons have been
slaughtered in the district of Leren
alone, which is purely Bulgarian. Other
reports affirm that the Turks have
burned the Christian quarters in three
towns, Florina, Okrida and Resen. Ac-
cording to information brought by a
courier to the revolutionary paper Au-
tonomye, force of Albanians, assisted
by Turkish regular forces acting under
orders direct from the Yildiz Kiosk,
massacred the entire Bulgarian Chris
tian population of the Okrida and Leren
districts. Fearful descriptions are given
of the sights seen there, the soldiers
slaughtering men, women and children
in every direction, displaying bar
barism never before witnessed.
May Mobilize Army.
Official circles are so far without in
formation regarding the reported mas
sacre, but, in view Of the character of
the latest advices from Macedonia, it is
feared the news is only too true. If so,
no doubt exists that the government
will be forced to order the mobilization
of the army at once. Rumors are cur
rent that at council of the ministers
1t was decided to mobilize imme-
diately the first and second army divi-
sions. This is officially denied, but we'll.
Informed persons do not doubt that the
cabinet, which is meeting in council
daily, is seriously considering such a
measure. A deputation of leading pro-
fessors and representatives of the pro-
fesslonal classes waited upon the min
listers and urged the government to or
der immediate mobilization Premier
Petroff replied to the delegation that the
ministry was unable to admit the neces-
sity for such step at the present mo-
ment.
The Turkish government is believed
to have at the present moment no less
than 10000 soldiers in the vilayet of
Adrianople, large bodies of them with
In 10 to Is kilometers of the Bulgarian
frontier. Confronted with such a sit
uation it is argued that Bulgaria would
be amply justified in mobilizing the
first and second army divisions, the
headquarters of which are at Sofia and
| PhilipDopolis, which comprise the
forces nearest the Turkish frontier.
The government seems to be firmly
resolved to avoid giving Turkey the
slightest pretext for declaring hostil-
tiles, and is doing it's utmost to re-
strain the war fever. The situation,
however, is rapidly becoming worse
and popular excitement is increasing.
kilograms from Burgas say the Bull
gariar population is fast disappearing
from the district of Losengrad, and
that everyone unable to escape to the
Bulgarian frontier is killed. Five hun
dred fugitives have arrived at Burgas
from Tekengea. .
Situation Growing Serious.
Paris, Sept. 15.-The foreign office ad-
vices from Bulgaria show that the situa-
tion is growing more serious, owing to
reports that the Turkish troops are slow
ly nearing the border. If their advance
continues there will be general mobil-
1zation of the Bulgarian forces prepara-
tory to meeting eventualities
A Russo-Austrian note to the powers
has been received here and is now un-
der consideration. It 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 will hold each of them to a
strict accountability for their actions.
1t is expected that France will adhere
to the Russo-Austrian attitude.
Another Change Rumored.
Beirut, Syria, Sept. 15-It is reported
that Kiazim Bey, governor of Palestine,
| will succeed Reshid Pasha as vail of
Beirut (relieving Nazim Pasha, vali Of
Syria, who is now acting vail of Beirut).
Kiazim Bey has evinced great admins
istrative ability and has maintained ex4
cellent order in Palestine.
News from Cotton.
Washington, Sept. 15.-The navy de-
partment Monday posted the following
bulletin:
Admiral Cotton telegraphs from Bel
rut, 18th instant, that he had exchanged
very satisfactory visits with the gov,
ernor general. The governor general has
personal charge of the vice consul case
The late chief Of police has been de,
posed. Twenty-eight persons, including
the principals in the disturbances of last
Sunday, have been arrested. Beirut
quiet. Administration Of new governor
general inspires confidence. The former
governor general left on the 18th instant
& Tor Constantinople le.,' Z,