Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-30
DisIoyaIty to Sultan Every
where But in Capital.
NAME HooTED IN sEREs
Christians Fear Sincerity Of Prom
ises of Reformers.
MELHAMED FAMILY HATED
Escape of Minister of Mines Causes
Resentment Toward italian EN-
bassy, Accused Of Aiding Him.

CONSTANTINOPLE,J July 3O.-Although
the demonstrations In the streets of
Constantinople over the granting of a
constitution have practically ceased there
are signs of much dissatisfaction among
the public at the delay in the recon-
struction of the ministry by the intro
duction Of liberal elements.
Scenes of the widest description con-
tinue in the cafes. where officers and civil
ians embrace each other and express
their delight at the ending of the tyran-
nical regime.
The situation still lacks clearness. 1t is
impossible at present to forecast the next
development with any degree Of certainty.
The young Turks are masters of Con-
stantinople and the European provinces.
Except in the capital the feeling Is any
thing but favorable to the sultan. Even
in Constantinople disloyal cries were
heard during the recent demonstrations.
Sultan's Name Hooted.
At a banquet given in Seres to cele-
brate the re-est tablshment of the consti-
tuition the name of the sultan was hooted.
Christians at this place are beginning to
entertain misgivings as to the sincerity
of the professions of the young Turks.
Hardly ay news has been received from
the Asiatic provinces, and this is regarded
as diquieting The vail and the mill
tary detail at Smyrna have been dis
missed by the young Turks owing to their
hostile attitude toward the constitution.
A young Turkey uprising In favor Of the
restoration of the constitution had been
planned for September I. the anniversary
Of the sultans accession to the throne.
The meeting at Reval between King Ed
ward and the Emperor of Russia and the
imminence Of the Anglo Russian reform
proposals precfpitated matters and forced
the young Turks to take action before
this date. the object of the constitutional
party being to forestall these proposals
and render them superfuous.
Movement Well Organized.
Everybody has been greatly impressed
with the perfect organization of the move
ment and the absolute discipline in all
ranks. The directing hand of the move
ment is still unknown.
An incident in the popular manifesto
tions of last Sunday, which at the time
escaped notice. is the fact that the mill
tary college was surrounded by troops in
order to prevent the students from leav-
ing that institution. The people mani
tested their resentment at this precaution.
whereupon the troops were withdrawn
and the students moved about freely
The only incident Of today has been a
noisy demonstration Of artillery officers
and soldiers at the porte. where the men
gathered together apparently clamoring
for promotion. AS a matter of tact, the
object of the demonstration was hostility
toward Zekki Pasha. grand master OF the
artillery whose withdrawal was demand
ed. Zekki Pasha was ilooted while going
to the porte by the large crowd assem-
bled there.
Two hundred army officers have arrived
at Adrianople from Salontki to replace
the incapable and doubtful officers of the
I'd Army Corps.
Italy Is Blamed.
1t has become known that Selim Mel
named Pasha minister of mines. was as
sisted in getting out of the country by
the good offices of the Italian embassy
This fact has produced a bad impression
among liberal Turks.