New-York tribune., 1908-12-18
GREAT CROWDS CHEER
THE SULTAN.
Speech from the Throne Predicts
Peace in Balkans ejOicing IN
the Capital Disorder.

---,,-ea-e6 OK the Sultan last July. and every
ming passed off without sign Of disorder
ANY fear that the Sultan may have had as to
-ra temper of his subjects dispelled by the
z,srfav q vholehearted enthusiasm The fact
-bar the Sultan came out openly to meet his
-..or1a On this auspicious occasion has gone
long way toward removing the effects Of past
evils attributed TO the palace rule, while the
Grand Tizier Kiamil Pacha, who insisted on his
majesty travelling by the road which passes
through the European quarter of Pera and
S-arloul thus bringing the sovereign into con-
-a-1 with the masses instead, suggested by
-re rs-lid hearted. Of making the trip by water.
has SHOWN his great wisdom. and has by this
move assured his further success in the con
soIi6aton Of the constitutional rule.
The streets are full Of life tonight and the
citv : brilliantly Illuminated. Frequent pistol
sho,- a-e heard as a sign Of the general rejoic-
ing
The opening Of the parliament was marked by
much soIenrify. Two hundred Deputies and
Senator's. the chiefs OF various religious com
nun -5rs q large number of other state officials
and ministers and the heads Of the diplomatic
missions were present. With the exception Of
the Su,tar-s SIX sons in the box adjoining that
a. his majesty. no princes We're present. After
the reading of the speech from the throne
there vas flourish OF trumpets and the troops
-1assad outside the building gave three cheers
f1- the Sultan. while artillery salutes in diff
re-ert quarters Of the city and suburbs
-ource5 the event 10 the population.
ENORMOUS CROWDS IN STREETS.
Never before have such crowds been seen on
,re streets a remarkable feature being the
great number Of Turkish women filing the
windows and balconies along the line OF march.
The roof ~ the Mosque Of ST. Sophia was
crowded with spectators. even 10 the summit
n -fe central dome The ambassadors and min
ls-@-s Of the foreign powers We're everywhere
warmly greeted. They assembled at the British
Erhassv and thence drove to the parliament
bindings. escorted by a squadron of lancers.
sent - orders Of the Grand Vizier.
The chamber. after eIecting the senior deputy
IS .-e-apo-ary president. appointed secretaries
z-5 completed other forrelities and adjourned
1-tI Saturday. when the mandates Of the depu-
-izs VIII be examined.
Many observers of to-day's ceremonies believe
rrar = the Sultan accepts Loyalty the part Of
constitutional monarch and shows confidence
-re people by appearing more frequently on
the streets # the capital his position will be
cone easy and even agreeable since there is no
evidence of animosity, and probably there Viii
o none unless the people are threatened with
deprivation Of their dearly liberty
Eakka Bey. the Minister of Instruction, whose
retention in the reconstructed Cabinet would be
unpopular. has been appointed Ambassador 70
Rome. Among the messages received was one
Tie Sultan opened parliament in person. The
new legislature met IN the same chamber where
the short-Iived parliament Of 1876 assembled
moderate sized hall il building facing the
square q St Sophia AL creeds and races OF
ne Turkish Empire sent their duly elected rep
-esertatives. and the varied costumes Of the
delegates. some in flowing silk robes and others
-r frcck coats formed 4 picture never before
Witnessed IN 2 legislative gathering in Europe
Alhanians. Syrians and Arabs were among the
Goslern representatives,, while Greeks. Arnen-
ans and BulEars represented the Christian
rstionalities. Members from Jerusalem and
Mecca rubbed shoulders with their colleagues
from the European provinces. and the Kurdish.
Armenian and Arab districts on the confines
q the Indian ocean.
GOOD AIMS OF NEW BODY.
ss far as can be judged from surface indi-
cations. the new parliament has entered on its
duties with z determination 70 carry out sue
cessfuIlv the aims Of the bloodess revolution
which made its existence possible.
on arriving al the parliamentary chamber
the Sultan. accompanied by his suite. entered
ire imperial box. the Deputies arising in his
honor Chancellor Ali Bjevad Bey then read
the speech from the throne, during which the
assembly stood The address follows.
When first proclaimed constitution thirty
Two years ago. there were many difficulties in
ne Of its execution, ana vas ADVISED 10
suspend il momentarily- In the interval great
Efforts were made toward popular education and
<Cr The establishment Of institutions Of nature
calculated 20 elevate the public enlightenment
J an now happy know that the people are
more able TO understand the benefits of a con
stltJrlor. and ! was heartily glad 70 restore ~
notwithstanding influential ADVICE 70 the con-
trarv. Ny will is definite and unalterable, and
Ee-ceforth the constitution viii regulate the al
fairs II the nation. The Cabinet which hlaTnii
Pachs has formed. will fulfil our decision
regret 10 be compelled 10 announce &c. 20 lls re
representa- tiNes of the nation that the Prince OF
Bulgaria and the Governor General OF Eastern
Rouuelis have deyiated from the path of loEal'E
and TrOcla lined the INDEPENDENCE OF iGoSe prov
-rces also regret To announce that Austria
Eungar- has made the Illegal move OF proclaim
ing the annexation Of Bosnia and Herzegovina,
which temporarily are occupied by her, con
1ra-v 70 internal tional good faith anC treaty
E-lUl5latiOns. Ny ministers re occupying them
selves with these graEe questions, and hope
they viii receive the assistance Of parliament
Our relations with al the powers are excellent,
and anticipate that with The good offices u the
great friendly nations all these questions VIII be
peacefully and favorably settled
The budget Of the empire VIII be presented 10
you the financial situation being the chief mat
th= strengthening Of the army ana the navy
Viii also occupy the most serious attention II
NJ government Three other important ques-
lions viii be presented 70 YOU
an hopeful that your labors VII. prove fruit
tui 70 the good OF the empire and the people.
and with this nope hereby proclaim me formal
opening of the new parliament
] am happy see assembled nHre the repre-
Esnts,ives Of the people and heartily salut" them.
Z being NV vii! that the constitution De fa4tn-
fully observed ard jealousy guarded pay
that .fish bless 5-our labors and grant divine
assistance
The slltan's address was greeted 0'th an out
burst u applause.
Following his speech. Nalt 2ul EsiI-"f
representative 4 80 descendants - ile irop1ei,
ore1ed z p1zye- Invoking she Lords blessing