The San Francisco call., 1909-04-18
Give Proof of Power
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paper dispatches reaching London from
Constantinople.
Give Proof of Power
CONSTANTINOPLE, April 1.-THE
committee of union and progress has
given convincing proof of its power
and influence over the Third army
corps Two military trains, each con-
tanning 500 infantry, arrived this morn
ing from Tchaltalje. about rs miles
from the capital and four other trains
are expected 10 reach that point within
p hours. Preparations also are being
made at Salonici for the dispatch of a
number of additional trains for Con-
stantinople
After remaining a short time at
Iehatalje. the two trains continued to
spartakuleh, which is inside the line of
tortihcations at Hademkoi, 40 miles
from the capital, which was abandoned
during the night by artillery of the
garrison.
The salonici troops are evidently col
lecunS at Spartakuleh. where they
should number not less than 1000 by
tomorrow with endorsements that are
coming from Adrianople
In Striking Distance
q Within day or two the committee
10-ill have between $4,000 and 10000
stanunople, where the mutinous gar
rlson, having practically discarded its
o1hcers and all discipline, certainly
viii not be able to offer resistance.
II Is believed that the Salonici bat
talons on their arrival here will de-
mand the fulhllment of several condi-
uons, which the sultan and the new
government VIII find Il impossible to
reject The advance of the soldiers has
greatly impressed the public, and il is
expected that quick changes viii be
made among the government officials.
A special mission composed of two
pashas, three ulemas and three dep
uties has been sent to Tchatalje TO
persuade the troops that the consti-
tuition is being maintained and to eX-
plain also the real meaning of the ris-
tng last Tuesday
Situation Is Grave
The situation undoubtedly is grave.
on account Of the tensity of the public
mind the slightest incident may pro-
woke confagration, while the news
from the provinces possibly may arouse
race preJudices in this city that up to
the present have been dormant
The artillery at Hademkoi mutinied
during the night Selling several of
their officers and compelling others to
oen the uniforms Of priVates, they en-
trained for Constantinople to the num-
ber Of L2OO in order 10 assure them
selves that the constitution was being
maintained and that the sultan was
alive.
They marched to the war Office where
t1ey were entertained at tea and re-
1reshments, afterward proceeding 10
parliament. Here they listened to re-
assuring speeches by The acting presi-
dent OF the chamber. and several prom
inent deputies.
Prayers Are Offered
In the square facing the house of
parliament prayers were offered and
the sultan was cheered- The whole
scene, which was most dramatic. passed
on with perfect order. The men sub
sequently returned TO Hademkoi with
lne parliamentary deputation
The council Of ministers consulted
with the British ambassador concern
Ing the advisability OF authorizing, G
H. fitzmaurice first dragoman Of the
embassy, TO accept the parlfau1en+arv
deputation and explain to the SaIonici
troops that the powers Were satisfied
WIN the assurances OF the mainten-
ance Of the constitution. but # was
decided to abandon the idea and leave
the deputies to arrange the matter
themselves.
The dimculty at Saloniki and other
centers IN Macedonia is that the varjope
populations have been una bic TO learn
the significance Of Tuesdays revolutfon
at Constantinople, owing to the censor
ship Of all dispatches by the organs
representing the committee of union
and progress.
Further press kilograms from Sa-
lonik which have been received here
represented that the troops and the
public were reassured, whereas the con-
trary was the case The latest infor-
nation IS TO the effect that the north
ern Albanians are Wavering, while the
southern Albanians, who first decided
10 send cOntingents to Constantinople.
have abandoned that plan.
The land wires in Saloniki are in
terrUpted. and it is not known what
are the exact conditions in that terri
tory
Union of All Parties
One Of the most important events in
connection with the present troubles is
the union Of all political parties com
mittees, associations and leagues. Sink
ing al differences, they formed the
committee of Ottoman union, and the
common effort viii be directed toward
the defense Of the fatherland and the
constitution, and the maintenance of