Evening star., 1909-04-28
Tells United States New Sultan
Reigns in Turkey.
RECOGNITION TO FOLLOW
Conveys Official Notice
of Mehemmed's Accession.
CAPT. LEDBETTER IS SAFE
American Officer in Abdul Hamid's
Navy in No Danger Wires
Leishman.

The Turkish ambassador, Hussein
kiazim Bey. today formally notified the
State Department Of the succession to
the throne of Mehemmed Reschad Ell
fendi as Sultan of Turkey under the
title OF Mehmed v.
Advices from Ambassador Leishman at
Constantinople today convey the same
official information.
The Turkish ambassador himself Of the
Young Turks party. briefly stated that
conforming to the national will and fol-
lowing the fetva issued by the Sheik-ul-
Islam, the national assembly. composed
Of the senate and chamber Of deputies,
and in the presence OF the ministers.
yesterday proclaimed unanimously the
dcthronement Of Abdul Hamid and the
en- hronement of Mehemmed Rechad Eff
fendi as sultan under the title of Meh-
med v.
The State Department was informed
that the new sultan had taken the oath
solemnly to support the constitution. me
ministers, senator's, deputies and all the
high dignitaries were admitted to the foot
of the throne to express their loyalty and
fidelity to the new sultan.
Official Recognition Soon.
An early announcement is expected
from the State Department regarding the
Official recognition of Mehemmed as
sultan. There is no doubt whatever that
the United States as we'll as European
governments will give prompt recognition
to the new government.
There is no special occasion for the
United States to take the lead In this
matter. 1t Is regarded as probable that
1t will await the action of Great Britain
or one of the other European govern
ments more directly concerned IN the deS-
TIMES of Turkey.
With every evidence of satisfaction and
of delight on his countenance. Ambassa-
dor kiazim Bey appeared early at the
information he had received from the
ministry of foreign affairs. which he
communicated to Assistant Secretary Will
son. He remained with Mr.. Wilson some
time, and impaired several interesting
facts about the new sultan, as well as
his own views touching the policies which
the sultan might adopt in the administra-
tion Of affairs.
The ambassador declined to make any
public comment on the situation.
Dispatches Reach Embassy.
Most of last night was spent at the
embassy in translating the cablegrams
from Constantinople which gave the de-
tails of the Abdul Hands downfall. The
counselor Of the embassy, Rarif Bey,
said today that the cablegram contained
little in the way of information that had
not already been covered in the press dis
patches. He said. however, that none of
the contents would be given out for publi-
cation.
The embassy is not making preparation
for demonstration. It is stated at the
embassy that there is no Turkish colony
in Washington and consequently 1t would
be useless to hold any celebration over
the accession of the new sultan.
It is possible, however. that the am
bassador. in the course of day or two,
may go to New York and hold a public
reception there to the large Turkish
colony, consisting of several thousand
people.
in Washington will be changed as a
result of the change in government at
Constantinople is not known. This Is
not considered probable, however.
When determined upon, the formal
act Of recognition is a rather simple
affair. Having been officially advised
of the establishment Of a new govern
ment and being satisfied of it's legality
and stability, the diplomatic represent
ative OF the foreign government calls
officially on the new ruler to pay his
respects and to present the compli-
ments of the ruler of his own country.
The Secretary of State, having been
officially advised of the enthronement
OF the new sultan. will shortly advise
Ambassador Leishmann of his recogni-
The ambassador will call at the pal
ace and personally inform the sultan Of
the fact at the same time expressing
good wishes for the success Of his re-
gime.
Concern for Capt. Ledbetter.
Some concern having been expressed as
to the safety OF Capt. Ledbetter, an
American, who is captain in the Turkish
navy and commander of Abdul Hamid's
royal yacht. the State Department tele-
graphed to the embassy at Constantinople,
making inquiry on the subject. The reply
came that he is safe and well.
General rejoicing prevails at Trebizonde,
Turkey, at the accession of the new sui
tan, according to e dispatch from Consul
Jewett, located at that place. He reports
the district thereabouts undisturbed.
The manner In which the deposition Of
Abdul and the accession of Mehmmed
is received in the provincial districts Is
after all one which concerns our gov
ernment. 1t is in those sections Of the
country that the missionary interests are
largest and need protection from the Mo-
hammedan fanatics.
State Department officials reflect the
European view on this subject and share
with them to some extent the fear that
the new administration may have trouble
in overcoming local prejudices.
st. Petersburg Is Told.
ST. PETERSBURG, April 2S.-An off,
cial dispatch from Constantinople an
nouncing the deposition Of Abdul Hamid
II and the accession to the throne Of Me-
hemmed v was received at the Turkish
embassy last night, and was at once
communicated to Foreign Minister Iswol-
sky. who in turn forwarded the message
to Emperor Nicholas by special messen-
ger early this morning.
1t is expected that Russia's recognition
Of the new regime in Turkey will be made
without delay. No official steps in this
direction yet have been taken.
The Turkish embassy has been deco
rated with flags since early this morning
The Turkish embassy denies the report
Of reactionary disorders at Erzeroum.
According to its advices the situation In
Asia Minor Is improving.
In view Of the circumstances at Con-
stantinople the retirement of M. Zino-
vieff. the Russian ambassador, has been
deferred.
MONTE CARLO. April 2S.-President
Fallieres of France has sent telegram
to Mehemmed v conveying his congratu-
lations on his accession to the throne and
his best wishes.
CONDITION OF SICK N0TABLES.