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Evening star., 1909-04-28

stallations. w. III. II. Cissel, grand COM
mander, delivered the charge TO the new
officers, after which Rev. Edward Stone
gave vocal solo.
Past Grand Commander George E Cor
son. in behalf of the aLdies' Auxiliary OF
Potomac Commandery. presented large
American flag. 1t was received by j. W.
Michael.
F.. w. Seibold, Miss Beatrice Spalding
and Richard Writ gave vocal solos and Sol
Minister was heard in an instrumental
selection. Later refreshments were served
in the banquet hall.
The committee on arrangements was
made up of DR. Charles r. Lindsey, W.
II. Harrison. u. F. Damberth, DR.. II.
Hunter and J. q. Huddleston.
Evening star., 1909-04-28

Soldiers and People Rejoice.
| Martial law was relaxed at night. The
people gave themselves over TO celebrat-
ing the victory of the Young Turks party
and the end Of Abdul Hands reign.
Many buildings were illuminated. Thou
sands of rounds were fired by the SOL
| diers for joy. General good humor pre-
walls everywhere.
The Sheik-ul-lslam. supported by all
! the principal personages of the higher
church administration issued the fetva.
as the decree of deposition is called 1t
informed Mehemmed Reschad Effendi
that he was chosen sultan by the will
of the church, the will of the parlia-
ment, the will of the army and the will
of the people.
II admonished him to serve God and
keep the sacred law as communicated
by the prophet. This Reschad humby
promised TO do.
The fetva was prepared Monday night.
both Abdul Hamid and his brother. Prince
Reschad being informed at an early
hour yesterday morning. The Sheik ul-
| Islam, ii is said. personally visited the
sultan and read him the decree.
| He informed the deposed sultan that
| the question having been put in canonical
| form before the sheik and his associates,
| as to whether Abdul Hamid had not
| forfeited the right to rule over the faith
full. they had decided yes
| Abdul bowed his head, saying:
| 1T is the will of Allah.
At a secret sitting of the national as
sembly in the morning the decree was
read 1t declared that Abdul Hamid III
must abdicate or be dethroned. The as
sembly unhesitatingly shouted:
| "Dethrone him.
Evening star., 1909-04-28

schad at the portals of the war Office. All
kissed the princes hand.
He was plainly dressed. wearing a black
frock coat. He appeared happy and radi-
ant.
He was ushered into the great hall by
the entire cabinet. where had assembled
the representatives of the nation and state
dignitaries, civil. military and ecclesias-
tical. The prince expressed the wish TO
perform ablutions and say prayers.
Shortly before 4 o'clock the prince sol
emnly subscribed the oath, which was ad-
ministered by the Sheikul-Islam. A mol
lah offered prayers for the welfare of the
new sultan and the prosperity of the ma
tion. and the assemblase responded
Amen"
The batteries doomed an announcement
to the city that new ruler had been
sworn into office. All present cOngratu-
lated Mehemmed v, who Immediately pro-
ceeded to the Top-Kapou palace to vener-
ate the relics.
Returning by way of the GaIata bridge
to Dolmabagtsche Palace. where he will
take up his residence, the new sultan
was enthusiastically cheered by great
crowds all along the way. He responded
by saluting repeatedly.
Enver Bey. one of the prominent leaders
Of the Young Turks, who followed the
procession. was recognized. and received
tremendous ovation. The rejoicings
seemed genuine and sincere.
AS though by some strange intuition,
picture postcards of the new sultan ap-
peared in the streets like magic, and
found great sale. The streets. ships
and harbor are gay with bunting, and
the weather has been perfect.
"I Also Have Suffered"
Subsequently, in receiving a deputa-
tion from the national assembly, Sultan
Mehemmed said:
Il am pleased to become the first con-
stitutional sovereign. Doubtless, my sue
cessor will improve upon me. But you
may rely upon my doing my best.
'I, also. have suffered oppression. and
can therefore enter into the feelings of
my fellow sufferers. Let us endeavor
to work together for the welfare OF the
country"
When the assembly deputation arrived
at the Yildiz the fetva of the Sheik- k-ul-
islam was handed to Ali Djevad Bey,
first secretary. for communication to
Abdul Hamid. who in an inner apart
ment was guarded by fifteen eunuchs
Djevad Bey tried to gain admittance
by knocking. After this was continued
for some fifteen minutes the door opened
and Abdul Hamid appeared. He ac-
cepted the fetva without comment.
The deputation was then ushered into
his presence. The spokesman said:
You no longer reign over u.s..
Abdul Hamid gave deep sigh of re-
lief upon being informed that no designs
were entertained against his life.
Evening star., 1909-04-28

gomery Hunter senior warden: J. G..
Huddleston. junior warden; H. G. Wag-
ner treasurer; Charles T. Lindsey re-
corder; w. F. Hunt. prelate; Charles T..
Lindsey, associate prelate; Charles l..
Pate. associate prelate; r. w. ;Oaw,
standard bearer; Joseph Z. GoetZ. sword
bearer; John 3. Flick. warder; B. f..
Harper sentinel r. w. Summers. adju-
tant: r. F. Koester. quartermaster; G..
w. Smallwood, assistant quartermaster;
James T. Greaves. third guard; d. john
son. jr., second guard; +. c. Berger. first
guard.
Rev. DR.. j. Russell Verbrycke. pastor
Of Gurley Memorial Church, and grand
prelate of the commandery, and Charles
T. Lindsey. marshal, assisted in the in
Evening star., 1909-04-28
MONUMENT TO PocAHoNTAs.
Bill to Give $4,000 to Society When
Latter Raises Like Amount.

To aid ia the erection of monument to
Pocahontas and in commemoration of the
first permanent settlement of English
speaking people on the western hemi-
sphere. Representative Washburn of
Massachusetts had introduced bill
authorizing the payment of 5000 to the
Pocahontas Memorial Association after
that association has raised a like amount
toward erecting the monument
No money is 10 be paid by the govern
ment until the site for the monument
has been obtained. When finished the
responsibility for the care, keeping and
preservation of the monument is to rest
with the association.
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permit subordinate posts of Tbs

permit subordinate posts of tho
american veterans of Foreign Serv-
Ice TO use the krag-Jorgensen rifles and
cartridge belts now stored in the Unit
60 states arsenais at military functions,
parades and burials of departed CON,
rades.
The organization. which is to give bond
for the security of the rifles. is formed IN
various cities OF the United States The
essential requirement is that the mem
bers OF the organization shall have seen
service In the Philippines. Cuba. Porto
Rico and China or the Island of Guam
during the period from 1898 to 1902
Evening star., 1909-04-28
INSTALL NEW OFFICERS.
Flag Presentation Feature Of Po-
tomac Commandery Function.

The recently elected officers of Potomac
Commandery, No. 3. knights Templar.
were installed at a meeting held in the
Masonic Hall. 1910 Wisconsin avenue
northwest, last night. About 800 knights
and ladies were in attendance. The meet
ing was opened with an address of well
come by w. X. Reeve. the retiring COM
mander The officers were then installed
by w. F. Hunt. past commander. The
list included J. w. Michael, eminent COM
mander: w. II. Harrison. generalissimo;
d. +. Dumberth, captain general; Mont
Evening star., 1909-04-28
SOON TO HUNT LIONS.
Members of Roosevelt Party Will
Leave Ranch Tomorrow.

NATROBI. British East Africa. Anri
2s.-The members of the Roosevelt party
will start tomorrow from the ranch of Sir
Alfred Pease on their first hunting exne
dition after lions
The remainder of the Roosevelt camp
was moved this morning from Kapiti
plains to the Pease ranch
Evening star., 1909-04-28
Personality Little Known.

Abdul Hamid was born September D.
1S42. In spite of his long reign, little
is known of his personal character. His
predecessors had been autocrats. but he
is described as having brought on Turkey
a degree of depotism such as the country
had not experienced in many generations.
He lived within the precincts of the
imperial palace of Yildiz. shut off from
his subjects by a triple line of walls, in
mortal fear of his life
The Armenian massacres Of 1895 and
1896 were laid at the door Of the sui
tan. Whether he directly fostered them
or not is not known.
Yet, Abdul Hamid has performed some
valuable services to his country, in ad-
dition to preventing the partition OF his
domains in Europe among the powers.
He took the Turkish army. disorganized
and useless, and made of it a strong
fighting force. He organized an educa-
tional system, permitted daily press in
Constantinople, and gave magnif1cently
to Mussulman charities.
Mehemmed Reschad Efendi, younger
brother Of Abdul Hamid, was born Nov
ember 3. 1874. and is legally and &C
corning to the Mussulman law, the sue
cessor of Abdul Hamid.
Up to the granting Of the constitution
last July, Mehemmed Reschad Effendi
lived in practical captivity in a palace on
the shores of the Bosphorus. He was
surrounded by household composed of
creatures of the sultan. who spied upon
his every action. He was not permitted
to leave the extensive palace grounds
without the permission of the sultan.
-Four years ago he was reported as
dying from cancer of the throat. He re-
covered from this Illness
Since the advent of popular govern
ment last year he has enjoyed a degree
of personal liberty hitherto unknown to
him.
Evening star., 1909-04-28
New Sultan Seated on Throne;
Old SuItan's Life Is Spared

NSTANTINOPLE, April 2S.-Mehem-
med Reschad Effend will reign as Meh-
med V, variation of ''Mahomet,' it be-
ing considered inappropriate to assume
the precise name of the prophet.
| Mehmed v is the thirty-fifth sovereign
OF Turkey, in male descent. of the house
of Osman. the founder of the empire. He
is the twenty-ninth sultan since the con-
quest of Constantinople
The two houses of parliament. meeting
as a national assembly in the forenoon.
approved the decree of deposition which
was read by the Sheik ul-Islam. chef of
the ulemas and supreme judge on &c
clesiastical questions. The document re-
cited that Abdul Hamid's acts were con-
trary to the sacred law, and set forth a
long list of crimes. the whole making q
terrible indictment
as sultan. and appointed committees to
notify the dethroned sovereign and his
successor of its action. The firing of 101
guns announced to the waiting people
that a new sultan had been proclaimed.
The ceremonies connected with tho
transfer of the power were simple. The
newly chosen ruler came from his palace
| in Galata through streets lined with
| troops and cheering thousands, and took
| the oath at the war office He then pro-
! ceeded to the parliament. and later went
to the Dolmahagtsche Palace as head Of
the empire. where for so many years he
had practically been a prisoner.
Evening star., 1909-04-28
Abdul Hamid Is Told.

A deputation, consisting of two SEN
ators and two deputies. thereupon visited
the palace at Yildiz and communicated
to the sultan the assembly's resolution.
Abdul Hamid replied:
Il expected this. 1t is fate.
My only wish is that the lives of my
self and my family may be Safeguarded.
and that | may reside at the Palace of
Cheraghan. l wish to die where l was
born"
A similar deputation proceeded to the
Dolma ba gtsche Palace, in Galata. and in
formed Mehemmed-Reschad Effendi of
the nations wish. The newly proclaimed
sultan replied that he bowed to the will
of the people.
Later the assembly debated the mo-
mentous question of Abdul Hands future
residence. The suggestion that he be al
lowed to travel abroad was strongly op-
posed on the ground that it might cause
complications. 1t was finally decided that
he must remain in Constantinople.
| At 2:,0 in the afternoon salute of
twenty-one guns announced the departure
of Mehemmed- Reschad to the Seraskerat
to swear fidelity to the constitution.
Had his succession followed the death
of the sultan this ceremony would have
| occurred at the Top-kapou Palace. where
the relics of the prophet are preserved.
AS the succession enSued because Of the
dethronement of the ruler the ceremony
was held at the war office
The sultan-elect came by boat across
the Bosphorus to Stamboul. He landed
near the sublime porte and thence pro-
ceeded to the Seraskerat in a closed car
riage drawn by black horses.
A large detachment Of cavalry acted as
an escort Carriages containing his sons
and his suite followed.
Troops lined the entire route. compris-
ing regulars and volunteers of all nation
alities of the empire. Enthusiastic crowds
watched the procession and acclaimed the
new ruler.
Sultan Takes Oath
Evening star., 1909-04-28
Friendly Toward Powers.

BERLIN, April 27-In an interview
with the Constantinople correspondent of
the Lokal Anzeiger today Mehammed-
Reschad is quoted as saying:
Il like the press, whose task it is to
spread knowledge and information among
the nations and lead them toward happi-
ness.
You may say that ! have always lived
for the constitution, ever since | could
think, and will always be true servant
to the constitution 1t is the states and
the peoples salvation.
II am friend of the powers contin-
ued the prince. Il can only hope that
Turkey will have relations of friendship
and love with ALL but more especially with
our old friend and well wisher, Germany
Evening star., 1909-04-28

600 men were killed wounded. The
Young Turks were successful. and inn
mediately assumed complete control of
the city.
The next step in the striking events
that have followed each other with such
rapidity was the deposition of the ruler
of the empire.
Evening star., 1909-04-28
EQUIPMENT FOR VETERANS.
Bill introduced to Permit Use of
Rifles and Cartridge Belts.

Representative Kinkaid OF New
Jersey has introduced bill TO
Evening star., 1909-04-28
ABDUL HAM|D TAKEN
TOSAL0N|K| BY NIGHT
CONTINUED from First Page.)

shut me llp for years But Allah has SO
willed 1t that now in His merciful bounty
He has been pleased to call me to fulfill
my destiny and rule over Islam.
Il beg you to be the envoy for the de.
| liverance of a message which / would
send to Europe and to the entire world.
and which is the first of its kind ever to
be sent out from within these walls.
Advocate Of Progress.
Say to them that l have ever been the
convinced and ardent supporter of the
cause Of enlightenment. liberty and prog
ress. BY the help of allah. the most high,
shall follow unswervingly the path Of
duty, seeking to act justly and honorably
levers.
my voice has been silent for thirty
three years. But the voice of true con-
science has never been stlled.
You ask me what l think of the situa-
tion in modern Turkey as | find it today
after the political resuscitation of long
years. l will tell you that though shut
up here, / have contrived, feebly perhaps,
to keep in touch with the march of prog
ress of the outside world.
Partisan of Constitution.
THE few partisans who have been
loyal to me through the dark days of ad-
versity are aware that from my earliest
years, while faithful to the precepts and
teachings Of the Koran, 1 have been an
advocate of constitutional charter and
parliamentary institutions. From this
opinion l have never deviated.
Il hold 1t today as strongly as l did
when young man, seeking to imbibe the
knowledge of western civilization and its
methods.
Il am firm supporter of the policy OF
young Turkey, with full enjoyment OF
political freedom l see nothing in II
| incompatible with Mohammedan sacred
laws"
The new Sultan of Turkey. in giving
the above interview. has broken all ira
ditions of the Turkish throne. NJ. II.
Donohue of the Daily Chronicle, who
| obtained 1t, has been in friendly relations
with the Young Turk leaders for years.
Friendly Toward Powers.
Evening star., 1909-04-28
Sultan Takes Oath.

Ahmed Ria. former president of the
chamber OF deputies. and Gen. Schefket
and his officers received Mehemmed- Re-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-22
GIVES POLICE
WHITLA CLUE
c. r. ERkMAN SEES MAN CARRY.
ING "DoPED" BOY; MAY BE
MISSING LAD, HE THINKS.

G. II. Erkman, of No 1902 Beaubien.
ST., has reported TO the detective blu.
reau that he saw rough-looking man
carrying an eight-year-old boy. appar.
emily under the influence OF dope"
near Beaubien-st. and Piquette-ave.,
early Sunday morning. Erkman ex-
presses the belief that the boy might
have been missing Billy Whitla.
Chief Of Detectives Mcdonnell
places no confidence in the report.
though the police here will let no clue
so uninvestigated.
Erkman says that at / o'clock Sun
day morning he was standing at Beau
bien-st. and Piquette-aye when man.
with boy in his arms, alighted from
a southbound Fourteenth car. Erkman
told the detectives that the man acted
as though he wanted to get another
car going in the same direction. When
he saw Erkman watching him. he
walked east on Piquette-ave, pausing
to step behind a tree and watch Erik
man. Then he continued east on
Piquette-ave. Mr. Erkman thought tho
boy acted as though he were ''doped.
to quote his report TO the detectives.
He Immediately thought OF Billy
Whitla. He describes the man as six
feet tall. weighing about 1876 pounds
dark clothes, no nvercoat, rough-lOok.
ing with black nftistaehe,-aR d-black
SLOUGH hat. He was about 35 years
old
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-22
PAYNE TARIFF TO
AID DETROIT IN
BUSINESS WAY
c o M M e r c Al DEVELOPMENT
WILL RECEIVE IMPETUS
THROUGH INCREASED IMPORT
ALTON OF BULK MATERIALS.

Tariff experts in the Detroit custom
house have begun to study up on the
provisions OF the new Payne tariff
bill The general impression is that
1t will tend to help the commercial de-
selopment OF Detroit through lie
greater Importation of bulk materials
such as iron ore. lumber. wood pulp,
etc.
The natural situation OF the city as
che of the gateways from. Canada in
sures the bringing of great deal or
the new imports into the country here.
Cheap raw material coming here by
water freight is also likely TO result
in an expansion OF manufacturing 10
some degree, II Is figured.
Il have not gone into the bill very
deeply" says John B. Whelan. collec-
tor Of customs. Changes are likely
In great many of the schedules, OF
course, and my men will not try to
study the new tariff thoroughly until
1t Is complete. Lower rates on raw
materials undoubtedly mean more i'm
portations here"
Some Of the Detroit customs brok-
ers have asked Congressman DENLY to
introduce an amendment, altering the
present ad valorem duty on sugar
beets, which now amounts TO about
$1.06 per ton. To a specific rate OF 81
per ton
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-22
BISHOP TALKS TURKEY
TO CHURCH DISTURBERS

Peace has been restored In ST. Flor
ans parish, in Hamtramck. which
was the scene OF small riot a week
ago. After listening to a plain talk
from Bishop Foley, Sunday morning.
representatives OF the warning fac
tions met in the parsonage and agreed
to bury the Ratchet
II will give you just one more
chance" said Bishop Foley, following
the regular service. IL you do not
heed this warning and further violence
occurs here. or is even contemplated
and | learn of il, will strike and
strike hard. | am bishop OF all the
Catholic churches in this diocese. |
take my orders from a superior. and
you must take yours from me. must
be obeyed, and should any person or
persons disobey my warning will
haze them out OF this church for all
time to come"
Sheriff CASTOR and a number OF his
deputies were on hand to preserve
order. In the saloon Of August Bud
mix, Whitney-ave and Chene-st.. they
found a number OF Poles engaged in
an exciting discussion which evidently
had 10 do with church affairs. The
sheriff turned ,ne Poles out and clos
ed up the place.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-22
TEMPLE TALKS
European Artists Have Become a Bl1
Factor In American Vaudeville.


Less than a dozen years ago the Eu-
ropean artist, as all performers are
called In Europe, was practically un-
known Ia American vaudeville, and
American vaudeville performers were
practically unknown In Europe To-
day II Is very rare Temple Thester
bill that does not have one or more
European acts: and nearly all the Am
erican headline acts have appeared in
London. and many OF them have tour
ed not only Great Britain. but Ger
many and France. The foreign aero
bat was the first of the cld world con-
,tingent to tempt fortune in this coun-
try, and the acrobat has been coming
over In ever increasing numbers since
and has practically driven the Amer.
lean acrobat TO cover. In recent years
the music hall artist" born within
the sound of Bow Bells, has been quite
the rage. particularly in the large east
ern cities, and that she has not been
the rage In the middle west is owing
to her bizarre methods OF winning ap-
plause The two most refined OF this
foreign article, Vesta Tilley and Alice
Lloyd, have appeared AT the Temple.
and will probably appear there again,
but the majority OF the others would
not be suitable 10 the great majority
of Temple patrons. Among the stan.
dard American acts on tie Temple
Thcater bill this week that have scored
heavily In England are the Empire
City Quartet. and Ed. f. Reynard, both
of which acts were headlined in Lon
don's foremost vaudeville theater. the
Palace.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-22
CATTLE QUARANTINE
PARTIALLY REPLACED

Closely following the lifting OF the
quarantine placed on the whole state
by the United States government last
November, two new quarantine orders
have been issued by the state live
stock sanitary commission and are
already In effect. One OF them covers
the Parkdale farm, owned by Parke.
Davis e. Co. In Avon township, Oak
land county, and prohibits the move
ment of all cattle. sheep. other rumin-
ants and swine from the premises The
other order affects sections %, "a. %.
%, 80 and SO, of Livonia township,
but tive stock and hay may be shipped
with the permission OF an agent of the
bureau OF animal industry, after be-
ing inspected.
The new order places no embargo
on the shipment OF cattle to Parke.
Davis e. Co.'S farm, so II will I'm no
way hinder the company's experiment
tai work. II prevents. however. the
return OF cattle leased from owners
after the experiments have been per-
formed. Secretary Wilson, OF the de.
partment of agriculture, sharply crit
icised this method OF disposing OF the
stock. but whether the order was aim
ed at this particular practice Is not
-llnown- though the action was taken
oil the recommendation of the United
States bureau OF animal industry. Ern-
est G.. Swift, general manager for
Parke. Davis & Co, says II is unlike
ly that the company will ever return
TO the old method of disposing Of the
stock.