Evening star., 1909-04-18
Young Turks Assembling
Army of 10000 Soldiers

Army of 10000 Soldiers
CONSTANTINOPLE, April IL. = The
committee of union and progress has
given convincing proof of its power and
influence over the Sd Army Corps
Two military trains, each containing
500 Infantry, arrived this morning at
Tohatalje. about sixty-seven miles from
the capital. Four other trains are ex-
pected to reach that point within the next
twenty-fouf hours. Preparations also are
being made at Saloniki for the dispatch
of number of additional trains for
Constantinople.
After remaining a short time at To-
natalie the two trains continued on to
Spartakuleh, which is inside the line of
fortifcations at Hademkei. forty miles
from the capital, which were abandoned
during the night by the artillery of the
garrison. The Saloniki troops evidently
are collecting at Spartakuleh. where they
should number not less than 1000 by to-
morrow. with reinforcements that are
coming from Adrianople.
Army of 10000 Men.
Within a day or two the committee
will have between 1900 and 10000 men
within striking distance of Constantine
WucIc tie HlultlflOuS HdNllIS
practically discarded it's officers and all
discipline. cert tainly will not be able to Of
fer resistance, If, indeed, any attempt at
resistance is made 1t Is believed that the
Saoniki Eattalions on their arrival here
will demand the fulfillment of several con-
ditions. which the sultan and the new
government will find it impossible to re-
ject.
The advance of the soldiers has greatly
impressed the public. 1t Is expected that
some quick changes will be made among
the government officials.
A special commission, composed OF two
pashas, three ulemas and three depu-
ties. has been sent TO Tohatalje to per-
suade the troops that the constitution is
being maintained and to explain also the
last.
1t is rumored that the commission has
not been successful in impressing the lead
ers OF the Young Turks, who also re-
jected the explanation of flight. as ac-
counting for the absence from the depu-
tation Of the deputies from Saloniki and
Monastir
Another deputation. composed of twen-
ty-five members, is leaving tonight to con
vey to the troops the assurance of the
chamber that there has been no infringe
ment Of the constitution. which still rules.
The situation undoubtedly is grave
Owing to the tension of the public mind.
the slightest incident may provoke q con-
f1agration. while the news from the prov
inces possibly may arouse race prejudice,
which, up to the present, have been DOR
mant In this city.
Artillerymen Visit Parliament.
The artillery at Hademkoi mutinied
during the night. Seizing some of their
officers and compelling others to don the
uniforms Of privates. they eItrained for
Constantinople, to the number OF 1000, in
order to assure themselves that the con-
stitution was being maintained and that
the sultan was alive.
They were met at the depot by Sa-
loniki chasseur who is believed to have
been an officer in disguise. They marched
to the war office, where they were en-
tertained with tea and refreshments,
afterward proceeding to parliament Here
they listened to reassuring speeches by
the acting president of the chamber and
several prominent deputies.
In the public square facing the house OF
parliament prayers were offered and the
sultan was cheered.
The whole scene, which was most
dramatic, passed off with perfect order.
The men subsequently entrained and re-
turned to Hademkei with the parliament
ary deputation.
The council Of ministers consulted with
the British ambassador concerning the
advisability Of authorizing G. H.. FitZ-
maurice, first dragoman of the embassy,
to accompany the parliamentary deputa-
that the powers were satisfied with the
assurance Of the maintenance Of the con-
stitution. 1t was decided to abandon the
idea and leave the deputies to arrange the
matter themselves.
Information Suppressed.
The difficulty at Saloniki and other
centers in Macedonia is that the various
populations have been unable to learn the
significance OF Tuesdays revolution at
Constantinople. owing to the censorship
of all dispatches by the organs repre-
senting the committee of union and pro-
gress. Hence the general disquietude in
the provinces. furthermore. press tele-
grams from Saloniki. which have been re-
ceived here, reported that the troops and
public were reassured. whereas the con-
trary was the case.
The latest information Is to the effect
that the northern Albanians are waver-
ing while the southern Albanians. who
first decided to send 'contingents to Con-
stantinople, have now abandoned that
plan.
The land wires in saloniki are inter-
rupted II is not known what are the
exact conditions which prevail In that
territory.
One OF the most important events in
connection with the present troubles Is
the union Of all political parties. commit
tees, associations and leagues, irrespec-
tive of race or religion. Sinking all diff
ference6. they formed the committee OF
Ottoman union. The common effort will
be directed toward the defense of the
fatherland and the constitution and the
maintenance OF the laws based on the
Sheri laws.
War Vessel Wanted.
The British vice consul at AIexandretta
telegraphs that the most disturbed condi-
tion prevails there. and requests the In
slant dispatch of a war vessel 1t is re-
ported that serious disturbances have ex-
tended throughout the villayet of Adana,
although details are lacking.
A telegram received today from a vice
consul at Adana reports q great loss OF
life and property at that place. 1t adds
that disorders have practically ceased in
the town,
Serious attacks have been made on the
Christians at Tarsus. Part OF the town
has been burned. A school, thought to be
the American school. was saved. No addi-
sional news has been received here re-
garding the fate Of the missionaries
British warshfp IS now on its way to
MersIna-
Beirut and ErEerum are quiet In the
latter town the Moslems and ArmenianS
are fraternizing They are anxious to
send men TO Constantinople TO ascertain
he true meaning OF the revolution.
On the other hand. a movement is re-
ported TO have started at Kharput, a
iown of Turkish Armenia Its significance