The San Francisco call., 1909-04-24

mored cruisers Montana and North
Carolina are on their way to Asiatic
Turkey under orders to proceed as
swiftly as possible. They left here
shortly before noon today and expect
to make a record run.
Captain William A. Marshall is in
command of the North Carolina and
Captain Alfred Reynolds of the Montana.
These two cruisers are among the
swiftest and most formidable of the
service. The cruisers are capable of a
speed of % knots. 1t is expected that
they will reach Alexandretta by May 8
at the latest, the distance being about
5, zoo miles.
Both carry a large force of marines
who can be utilized if necessary in
helping to preserve order in the dis
affected districts.
Armenian Residents Killed
BEIRUT, April 23.-The Armenian
population of Antioch and vicinity has
been practically wiped out in the mas
sacres Of the last few days by fanat-
ical Moslems.
There are thousands of destitute Ar
menian widows and orphans still in
the district unable to get away. There
is no security anywhere in the vicinity
of Antioch.
Beirut is quiet as yet, but there is
great tension between the Christians and
the Adoslem populations. Troops are ar
riving here and the authorities are TAX
ing forceful measures for the preserva-
ton of order. Many people are leaving
Beirut for the Lebanon. The British
cruiser Diana came into port today.
Whole Villages Destroyed
ALEXANDRETTA April 23.-Fugi-
tives who arrived yesterday relate that
all the Armenian villages and settle
ments in the Alexandretta district are
being destroyed. Nearly every Arme-
nian dwelling has been burned and the
Armenians surviving are lying in the
open. half starved and in great fear.
The village of Beirlan, a short dis
tance south of A1exandretta, is holding
out with difficulty against the nomad
tribesmen.
The British warship which sailed to
relieve Deurtyul, an Armenian village
on the coast, returned to Alexandretta
today without having accomplished
anything The commander of the yes
sci applied to the governor of the dis
trict for permission to land relief
party, but he was refused.
Two more British war vessels are
expected here shortly.
Many Refugees Need Relief
TARSUS, Asiatic Persia, April 2S.-
The rioting that originated at Adana
broke out here April 16. A few Ar
menians were killed, the whole Ar
menian quarter was burned and the
churches were sacked. More than
1000 refugees are still gathered in the
yard of the American college. Their
condition is pitiful.
The missionaries at Tarsus are safe,
but they are still apprehensive for the
refugees
Massacres are raging today in the
neighboring villages and instant relief
is needed.
Russian Fleet Dispatched
SEBASTOPOL, April 23.-The active
squadron of the Russian Black sea fleet
under the command of Admiral Bos-
.trem, put to sea today The destina-
tion of the vessels is not known.
Report Sultan Deposed
ST PETERSBURG. April 23.-Ad-
vices received by the Russian foreign
office indicate that the sultan Of Turkey
was to be depoSed this evening, al
though definite news of such an event
had not been received by. the ministry
up TO midnight. The government has
no knowledge of any plans TO secure
the safety of the sultan if he is de-
posed. The situation in Asia Minor is
regarded as serious. and Russia will
send warships to Mersina unless condi-
tions there improve.
Eighteen Lots for Cash-San Rafael
Within sight of, and only a short
walk from stations, San Rafael
Terms-Cash- Deed in three days.
Ten lots at 500 each.
Two corners at $50 each.
One corner at 5000.
Five large lots at $175 each.
Offer closes four days from today.
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