The San Francisco call., 1909-04-28
ABDUL HAMID
ASKS FOR LIFE
AND RESIDENCE
DepOsed Sultan of Turkey De-
sires to End His Days
Where He Was Born
Y0nng Turk Party Succeeds in
Establishing Government
Under Constitution.


had assembled representatives OF the
nation and state dignataries. civil. mill
tary and ecclesiastical
The prince expressed a wish to per-
form ablutions and say prayers.
Prince SubScribes Oath
Shortly before o'clock the prince
solemnly subscribed to the oath, which
was administered by the Sheik-Ul-Is-
lam. a moIlah prayed for the welfare
Of the new sultan and the prosperity Of
the nation and the assemblage re-
sponded. Amen"
The batteries doomed an announce
ment that a new ruler had been sworn
into Office, while all present congratu-
lated Mehemmed V. who Immediately
proceeded to the Top -Kapou palace TO
venerste the relics.
Returning to Dolmsbagtsche palace,
where he will take up his residence.
the new sultan was enthusiastically
cheered by great crowds Enver Bey,
one OF the prominent leaders Of the
Young Turks, who followed the process
sion. was recognized and received q
tremendous ovation.
Rejoicing Seems eGnuine
The rejoioings seemed genuine and
sincere and. as though by some strange
intuition, picture post cards Of the
new sultan appeared in the streets
like magic and found a great sale.
subsequently. in receiving a deputa-
ton from the national assembly, Mo
hemmed said:
i am pleased TO become the first
constitutional sovereign. Doubtless my
successor will improve upon me. but
you may rely upon my doing my best
] also have. suffered oppression and can
therefore enter into the feelings of my
fellow sunerers. Let us endeavor TO
work together for the welfare OF the
country"
Abdul Accepts Deposition
When the assembly deputation ar
rived at the Yildiz the fetva of the
sheik ul Islam was handed to Ali
D5evad Bey. first secretary. for com
munication TO Abdul Eamid. who, in an
inner apartment, was guarded by Is
eunuohs D5evad Bey- tried to gain ad-
mittance by knocking, ana after this
was continued for Is minutes the door
was opened, and Abdul THafnid appeared.
lie accepted the fetxa without COM
ment
The deputation. was then ushered into
his. presence and the spokesman said:
You no longer reign over US"
Abdul Hamid gave a deep sigh of re-
lief on being informed that no designs
were entertained against his life.
Mehammed Talks of Prison
LONDON. April 27-The Constantine.
pie correspondent OF the Daily Chron-
icle was received in audience bs
Heschad al the moment the national as.
sambly was sealing the fate of Abdu
Hamid. The correspondent describe.
him as not unprepossessing. although
his face has bloated appearance
owing to good living and lack OF exer.
else
The new sultan bears a remarkabl.
resemblance 10 his dethroned brother
His lips are thick anc slightly protrud
ing. he has the same curve TO the nos,
and his hair is untouched with erav
but otherwise he shows signs Of time,
ravages. He wore a neavy frock Goa
and trousers of the cut fashionable /,
years ago. His physician acted as in
terpreter.
Protesting that it was prenlatur,
aodres TO him as your majesty th.
prince said.
Il am glad to see you. You EngIisl
have always been my friends. This mo
ment is portentous 10 the whole Turk
ish nation. NY enemies have slandere,
me. They said I was a madman. bor
dering on imbecility and they shu
me up for years. But Allah so willes
Il. Now in his merciful bounty. tha
he has been pleased to call me to fulfil
my destiny and rule over Islam. I wfsl
TO send message to Europe and tn,
entire world. I have ever been an ar
dent supporter Of the cause of enlight
eminent, liberty and progress. II 1t &
Allah's viii that I mount the Otto
man throne I shall enter upon tha
important Office fully realizing its du
ties and responsibilities. fully con.
Ecious that a heavy burden will fal
on my shoulders. But by the help o
Allah / shall follow unswervingly TIL
path OF duty. seeking to act justI,
and honorabiy to all men. be they Gia
ours or true believers.
My voice has been silent for 80 years
bat the voice of conscience has neve
been stilled. Although shut up here,
have contrived. feebIy perhaps, to keel
in touch with the march Of progress il
the outside world few partisan
loyal to me through the DAYS of adver
. sity know that from earliest years
while faithful to the teachings of th
koran. I have been an advocate OF con
stitutional charter and parliamentar,
institutions. From this opinion / hay
never deviated- ! hold IL today a
strongly as I did when a young man
seeking TO imbibe knowledge of west
ern civilization and methods / am
firm supporter OF the policy OF youn,
Turkey. With the full enjoyment O
political freedom. j sec nothing incom
pati5le with the Mohsmmedan sacrei
la'w~
II is recognized that although tn
Young Turks following is by compari
son numerically small. and that ii
administration will be beset CONSTANT
by the Vaccinations OF the reaction
aries. yet by the selection of Mehemme
Reschal Effendi the party has game
prestige and will reap the benefits {