The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-04-30

ing whose loyalty there is doubt, have
not entirely escaped. The vigorous
search continues, even into the Euro
pean quarters.
1t is estimated now that at least
10000 prisoners are in the hands of
the Salonikins. Those liable to severe
punishment, such as the rebelliOus
Salonh chasseurs, have been secure
ly roped. Among the civilians arrest
ed are Maurad Bey, editor of the
/ Milan, Abdur Rahman Effendi, assist
| ant minister of finance, and several
| high officials of the Porte. A num-
Der of reactionary newspapers have
been suppressed.
Fresh battalions continue to arrive
from the country districts. AS they
came in each marched to the palace
OF justice, where the parliament was
sitting and saluted the representatives
OF the new government. Many of the
soldiers went to the mosques to pray.
Most of the American tourists have
left the city. Ambassador Leishman,
who has received many kilograms in
curing whether it is safe to visit
Constantinople, has replied to these
that such course would be inadvis-
able, as the city is under martial law.
Orders Massaeres Stopped.
Urgent commands have been sent to
the local governors of the disturbed
Syrian districts by the minister of the
interior to restore order. The minis
ter notified the governors that he
would hold them personally respon-
sible for any further conflicts. The
Sheik-ul-Islam was again appealed to
by influential deputies to use his eff.
forts to prevent further disorders,
which, they declared, were disgrace
full to the Islam. He has already act
ed, but will take additional steps ime-
! diately.
Cabinet Members Resign.
Tewnk Pasha, the grand vizier, and
| the other members of the cabinet, re-
signed, but their resignation was not
acted upon. Tahir Pasha, one of the
| commanders of the Yildiz garrison,
! has been degraded and dismissed from
the army. Numerous other officials of
the palace have been dismissed, while
many women of the sultan's harem,
with their families, have been sent
away.
The senate and chamber of deputies
in joint session requested the minis
tiers to remain in Office for some days
longer. This was in accordance with
the desire of Gen. Schefket, who init
mates that the military arrangements
in the capital have not yet been COM
pleted. The ministers agreed to con.
tinue in office.
Will Exterminate Plotters.
Gen. Schefket issued proclama-
ton announcing that the instigators
| of the recent crimes, including those
who have been guilty of stirring up a
feeling of discomfort, will be EXTERN
| mated as the worst enemies Of the
country, in accordance with Sheriat
| and the unanimous wish of the nation,
and that measures will be taken to
prevent the propagation of subyersive
ideas. The proclamation concludes
| with the assurance that peace will be
maintained and the people will remain
| tranquil.
There was an imposing ceremony,
which was attended by 1000 troops,
when 300 Salonikins were buried in a
| common grave on Shisili Top hill, now
| called Liberty hill. Enver Bey, Selah
Eddin and others made stirring
speeches, declaring that the men had
died for liberty and the constitution.
A hodja, in offering prayer, referred
to the army as imperial" but was
promptly stopped by the officers, who
objected to the word imperial" and
suggested Ottoman instead.
Beirut, Apr. 27-Delayed dispatches
received here Monday night say that
the carnage at Adana was renewed
Sunday night and many were killed.
The first massacre at Adana, where
an American missionary was killed,
resulted in the slaughter of 10000 per-
| sons. Advices indicate that the Mos
lem hordes have again attacked the
city.
100000 Armenians in Peril.
Alexandretta, Asiatic Turkey
Refugees who have escaped from
Deurtyul, which is small town not
| far from Alexandretta, bring most
alarming accounts of the situation
there. They affirm that 100000 Ar.
menians are beleaguered by $4,000
Moslems The besieged are half.
starving and the conditions within the
walls of the city are pitiful The for.
eign consuls estimate about 5000
| townspeople and refugees at Deurtyul,
with perhaps as many more Turks
| threatening them from the outside. 1t
is certain that there are no Americans
| at that place.