Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-04-24
Constitutional Army Advances Within
Two Miles Of YIIdiz Kiosk
and Halls.
NO FoRI|F|CAT|oNs OPPOSE I
Appearance Of Invaders Creates IN
tense Aiarm-British Embassy
Swarms With Native Refugees Be-
seeehing Protection-Fate of Sultan
Vet Undec :ded-leader Issues Ediet
(By Associated Pras.)


CONSTANTINOPLE. April 23-The
advance Of the concentrated army OF
investment began this afternoon,
reaching within two and half miles
of the YildiZ Kiosk. Cavalry went ont
to reconnotre and squads were sent
to picket the bridges across the Sweet
waters. Fifty American tourists, who
were driving in that direction were
turned back. Infantry was then OBJ
served advancing, and rumors spread
that the army was about TO enter the
capital and fighting was inevitable.
There WIS a veritable panic Shop
keepers INT up their shutters. The
British ambassador. Sir G. A. Low
Their. was caught in the swirling
crowd near the embassy. and hun
dreds OF frantic persons poured into
the embassy compound, fmplOring
asylum. 1t was late in the afternoon
before the refugees were treasured,
and sent homeward. The outposts Of
the invaders remained within about
two miles of the palace tonight.
Approach is Unfortified.
On that side the city is entirely
open. the Notifications having been
planned to resist an approach by wa
ter.
Evidently the Constituencies are
of two minds with regard to the ruler
of their country. The parliamentary
deputies, who held sessions at San
S.rfano today. seem to be in favor
Of his deposition; but the splendid
reception which was accorded the
Sultan today on his appearance in
public was a graphic demonstration
that his majesty retains a>strong hold
On the people. He was acclaimed ty
thousands on his way from the gate
Of the palace to the white mosque
outside the walls of Yildiz Kiosk.
while picked detachments Of troops
lined the route and stood at salute.
No guarantees Of any kind have been
given to the Sultan by the consti-
tutionalists.
ConstltutionaIists Control Government
The constitutionalists have practi-
cal control of the government. Tewfik
Pasha, the grand vizier. and his asso-
ciates in the cabinet have agreed to
carry out the wishes Of the parlia-
nent.
General Mahmoud Schefket in a
telegram to the grand vizier today
styled himself cOmmander-in chief Of
the Army of Investment ard of the
Ottoman feet. He is now almost
supreme in authority. In his com
munfcation General Schefket said:
owing to recent corruption among
the imperial guard, the power Of gov
eminent in the capital was completely
annihilated. In order to restore and
consolidate the authority of the gov
eminent, the second and third army
corps despatched troops to CONSTANT
nurle and placed me at the head Of
these forces. and also Of the navy.
Pardon will he granted to repentent
soldiers who submit. but those con-
tinuing to rebel will be punished
without mercy.
Asitstors Will Be Punished.
Certain guilty individuals, arprc-
hendinS chastiscment. have spread re-
ports that the army Of investment
purposes to dc,hrone the Sultan. !
absolutely deny this allegation. II.
during the operations, agstatOrs at
tempt to provoke troubles, they will
b. held responsible"
Tomorrow is pay day for the Con
stantinoIIe troops. The treasury was
without sufficient funds. and II was
considered dangerous by the cabinet
to leave the soldiers unpaid. owing TO
the possibility Of riot and lootiug.
The minister of war hastily Summon
ed the officials Of thu tobacco mo-
nGpo!y. and some of the leading bank
crs. who have arranged 20 provide the
funds. Turkish finances have prem
seriously affected by recent events.
Distress in Adsna-
Latest reports from Ad7na show
appalling distress in that district.
Spme 5000 persons are homeless
and starving and thousands Of or.
phans are 10 be provided for. In .
comparatively small Protestant com
munity. nineteen Protestant pastors
have bcen killed. The Io@s ~ wheat
end the damage 20 -four mills causc
high prices. Relief wiiI tc distrib-
utcd irrespective ~ race and creed
by q commixsioa Of hoslcms ana
Christians. presided over ny tho mis-
sionary. Mr.. ChamecrS. who had
much experience with relief work -
former Armenian msssacrcs. and ua-
Ger the supervision NJ the British con
su,.