The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-04-24
NO GUARANTEES
GIVEN SULTAN
Constitutional Army Now With
in Two and a Half Miles of
IiIdiZ Kiosk.
ABDUL HAND AT PRAYERS
ACCLAIMED BY THE PEOPLE AS
He PASSED ALONG STREET.

Constantin0ple, April 23.-The advance
of the concentrated army of investment
began today. While the favored troops OF
the COnstantinOple garrison were giving
homage to the sultan on Hild1z hill, there
was forward movement Of the constitu-
dOnal forces to within two and half
miles of the Yiidiz kiosk
Cavalry went out to reconnOiteT ana sol
dieTs were sent to picket the bridge across
the Sweet Waters.
A party Of fifty Americans. tourists
just arrived, were turned back by the
horsemen. Infantry was then observed
advancing and rumors spread throughout
the city that the army was about to enter
the capital and fighting was inevitable.
Panic Prevailed.
There vas q great panic. shopkeepers'
in large part of PeTa put up their shut
ters. British Ambassador Lowther was
caught in the swiTling crowd near the
embassy and hundreds Of frantic persons
poured into the embassy compound, i'm
plOring asylum The gates OF the embassy
were closed with difficulty, but it was
late in the afternoon before the refugees
were assured and sent hOmeWard.
The Outposts Of the invaders remained
within about two miles of the palace to-
night. On that side the city is entireIZ
open. the Notifications having been
planned to resist an approach by water
Opinion Divided.
It is impossible to say Just what are the
intentions of the leaders Of the constitu-
tiOnalists. who are divided into two fac
tons, the radical and the conservatives.
Evidently the cOnsttutiOnalists are d.
vided regarding the sultan The parlia-
mentaTy deputies, who met at San Stef-
aHo today, seem to favor his deposition;
but the splendid reception accorded the
sultan today on his appearance IN public
was q graphic demonstration Of the fact
that he retains a strong hold on the
hearts OF the people. He was acclaimed
by thousands on his way from the gate
of the palace to the White mosque OUT
side the walls Of Yildiz kiosk.
No Promises Made.
No guarantees Of any kind have been
given to the sultan by the constitutional
ISIS either with regard 20 his retention of
the throne or the security of his person
The cOnstitutiOnalists have practical con-
troll of the government and are taking
passive attitude toward the sultan. IeW-
fix Pasha. grand vizier- and his associates
have agreed TO carry out the wishes or
parliament.
General Mahmoud Schefket. who in
telegram to the grand vizier today styled
himself commander in chief Of the army
of investment and of the Ottoman fleet
is now almost in supreme authority. in
{ his communication published tonight as
Z a proclamation. General Schefket said
Owing to recent corruption among the
imperial guard, the power OF government
in the capital was completely annihiiat TED
I In order to restore and consolidate the
l
and Third army corps dispatched troops 10
ConstantinOple and placed me at the mead
/ Of these forces, and also o. the navy.
PardOns will be granted TO repentant sol
/ diers who submit. but those continuing TO
/ rebel viii be punished without mercy.
Warming to Asitators.
Certain guilty individuals. spprehend-
/ ing chastisement, have spread reports
/ that the army or investment purposes to
dethrone the sultan. absolutely deny
l this allegation If during the operations
! sgitatOrs attempt to provoke troubles
/ they will be held responsible
/ The general has sent large body OF
troops BY steamer to Smyrna, thence TO
Eski-Shehr and other points across tne
railway leading from COnstantinOpie 10
capture refugees.
/ Tomorrow is payday for the CONSTANT
NOBLE troops. Yesterday the treasury de-
partment was without sufficient funds
I and it was considered dangerous by the
cabinet to leave the soldiers unpaid, be
cause Of the possibility Of riots and loot
ing AS q final resort. the minister OF
war hastily summoned the officials OF the
/ tobacco monopoly and some Of the lead
! ing bankers. who have arranged 10 pro-
vide funds
Distress at kdana.
+ Later reports from Adana show aDpau-
/ ing distress About 1850 persons are
I homeless and starving and thousands Of
/ orphans are TO D. provided for In
I connpa "a lively small community. Nineteen
I Protestant pastors have been killed. The
/ loss of wheat and the damage Of flour
I mills cause nigh prices.
I Relief will be distributed irrespective Of
. race and creed by a commission or MOS
lens and Christians presided over by the
missionary. Mr.. chambers. who has had
much experience with relief work at for
I mer Armenian massacres and under the
/ sl1Uervision Of the British cOnsuls.
] The central government IS trying 70
provide shelter and food for the refugees,
but foreign help is urgently needed TO
prevent further loss Of life and starva-