The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-04-23
TURKISH THRONE
IS TOT TERINC.
ABDICATION OF ABDUL HANfID,
OF TURKEY, Is MORE THAN
A POSSIBILITY.
OoNsTANTINopLE SURROUNDED
BY LARGE ARMY AND s1TUA-
TON is DESPERATE.

Constantinople, Anril 10 The
report was circulated today that
Abdul Hamid had abdicated and
1great excitement ensued. 1t was
rumored also that he had taken re-
fuge on a warship but neither re-
port could he confirmed. Large
crowds gathered at the British en-
bassy, where the sultan was report
ed to have gone for protection, and
many made inquiry at the Russian
embassy, concerning the report that
the sultan was under Russian pro-
lection on a guardship. Any
knowledge of the sultan's move
ments was denied. The Turkish
foreign office denied all rumors.
The abdication Of the sultan APP
pears not improbable and it seems
that in day or two the constitu-
tionalists may accept as his sue
cessor Prince Yuisof Izzedim, the
eldest son of the late sultan. The
palace today was under strong
guard.
The constitutional forces sent
out accommodating parties and o.
night are within sight of the gates
of Constantinople. They have en-
countered no resistance. The con-
stitutional army now numbers be-
tween 10000 and 10000 and oc-
cupies the hills 20 miles from the
capital.
The chamber of deputies today
refused vote of confidence in the
cabinet for the chamber is hostile
to the ministry.
1t is unlikely that the constitu-
tionals will reach the capital for
some time as the leaders are hold
ing back until they are strong
enough to win by Overwhelming
numbers. The war ministry is in
active and no preparation is being
made to resist the advance. The
city appears. quiet and American
and European women are driving
about.
Constantinople, April 19.-It is
officially announced that the deaths
at Adana during the riot numbered
400. 1t is believed that the envelop-
ing movement of the advancing
army will be completed by Wednes-
day night. The garrison is
thoroughly cowed by the advance.
Berlin, April ia rumor from
Vienna says that the sultan has ex-
pressed willingness to abdicate in
favor of Mohammed Rechad Effend,
heir apparent. A dispatch from
Cpnstantinople says that Moham-
med Rechad Effend has been pro-
claimed sultan of Saloniki where it
: is intended to establish a provision
al capital. It is said that troops
will enter Constantinople Tuesday.
Paris, April ia dispatch from
Turks have given the sultan until
ten p. m. tomorrow to adicate and
that the Russian ambassador is
conducting the negotiations. Also
that a Russian cruiser is in the har-
Dor to take the sultan of.
Constantinople, April 2O.-Sultan
Abdul Hamid is awaiting at his
palace for. whatever befalls. Grand
Vizer TeWfik Pasha announced that
without fear the sultan will re-
main with his family and accept
resignedly the fate prepared for, him
and the country. Tewfik Pasha and
Minister of War Edhem Pasha have
decided to withdraw their resigna'
tons. The grand vizer spends most
of his time with the sultan. Main
Pasha is still in command of the
garrison and no preparations have
been made to resist the advance o.
the Salonika troops.
The constitutionalist lines envel
ope the city and Commander Gen
eral Husni Pasha is still at Hade
moki. He will not likely: invade
the city before tomorrow night. I
is understood that the Salonikan
submitted to the government list
of persons, including deputies
journalists, theologians and Others
whose punishment they demanded
Apparently the best Of feeling eS
lists between the invaders and tn
residents of the city, many visitin
the camps today.
Two proclamations, addressed t
the citizens of Constantinople an
the garrison were issued today. TIL
proclamation ITO the garrison de
mands full reinstatement of arm
and navy officers, that soldiers TAX
the oath in the presence of Shei
nj Isham not to disobey their supsr
Tors and not to mix in politics, tn;
the garrison not interfere with I'll
punishment Of guilty persons, tn;
spies and others who provoke di
orders be punished: The proclaim
ton to the people that the objs
is to re-establish the constitution
Constantinople. The garrison Is q
serting to the side Of the cons
tutionalists. 49,
Visitors have been leaving T
city since eadAy Sunday mornin
and it is estimated that 5000 ha
zone over Chalis bay. The co
inander of the advance guard sa
sthat he had no orders Is 70 when I
sity would be occupied. constA y