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The Washington herald., 1909-04-28

Z dul the Damned The result was 2 rs-
VulSion OF feeling against the foruerlv
popular Sultan He became. perhaps tbe
most widely execrsted man in Europe
The Sultan Abdul Hsmid was r-,Ier
O. quiet habits and OF quiet methods. He
lived not in the great serais of the for
nler Sultan. but IN the half retirement Of
small and extremely beautiful palace
on the Rosphorus shore. the Yfldiz Kiosk
He rarely travelled, and lived surrounded
by guards
Instead OF ruling with tie high hand
through his viziers and psshas. Abdul
carried out his mandates secretIv rh-ourh
unknown emissdrisS He depended 70
information, not on his regular subordi-
mates, but on an enormous army OF so5es-
o. which he was the sole head. He car
RED out his sentences with a stealth that
gave MS executions the air OF assassina-
tons
With the labor Of years Abdul bru.
VI standing army OF nearly s10n1o u,eo
said 10 be one OF the finest IN E,4ro2e
his chief ain in this, as apparent in AT
hls actss was 10 maintain the SuItanats
and undiminished boundaries. But ire
army CT ais creation grew too great for
him. even with his wonderful system an5
Tatchful1eSs. 10 control , plot. formed
partly among progressive Turkish sxiles.
partly among his army officers. wrested
from him & constitution and a virtual
retirement from active rule in JULY. I2ss
observers saw in the late outbreak of
the ConS,sntinOpie troops his last desnar-
ate effort 10 regain control
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
TAFT AND NELSON
IN MOVING PICTURES

President Taft and Senator
Nelson, OF Minnesota, viii soon
be exhibited in mOvfng-picture
shows in all the large cities Of
Norway.
Two Norway mOVinE-pictuFe
men arrived in Washington yes
terday for the purpose OF trans
ferring Nr. Taft and Mr. Nelson
10 mOyinE-pieture films for exhi-
bitten across the water. Mr. Nell
son Is the only native Norwegian
ever elected member of the
United States senate.
To-day a camera viii be set up
on the east plaza of the Capitol,
and Mr.. Nelson viii be put
through hfs PAGES
Tomorrow 1t is the hope of
the mOviHg-PictUre men that
President Taft viii consent 20
pose, The visitors want 10 pie
fUre the President and the Nor
weEian senator together, but
they are not hopeful of getting
such a negative.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28

I'd the Turkish army into a reliable arm
Of national defense an6 conquered the
Greeks in a decisive campaign OF the
.Greco-Turkish war in 1891 In the latter
period he fell into disrepuJe with his Eu-
ropean supporters on account Of the mas
sacres OF Christians III COnstantinOple and
in Asia Minor. was forced by the party Of
Young Turkey to grant reforms greatly
restricting his power. saw the loss OF MS
suzersinty over Bosnia and Herzegovina,
and finally was himself overwhelmed by
the very army that he had built gp.
Abdul Hauid Is a nephew Of the former
Sultan Abdul Aziz. who occupied the
throne Of Turkey in the late 81 3 Abdul
was a young son and not designed 10
succeed 10 the SGltanate. he was. there
fore. brought I'D in comparative simplicity
in one Of the smaller and QuieteT kioShS.
On reaching manhood he was taken on
extensive travels. His uncle. then Sultan.
had a passion for sojourning outside his
own doninions. He visited in succession
the European capitals with royal state.
As a companion and a chief member Of
his train he took the Young Abdul HaTnid-
Il happened thus that while 50 little
observed that he left few souvenirs in
Europe. the young future ruler became
thoroughly acquainted by his Own obser-
vatiOns with the ways Of the Occident
When the present Sultan's elder broth
ct Murad Y. proved his incompetence.
and vas deposed from the throne in a
degree prouOuncing him insane, Abdul
Hsmii was turned 20 as the one strong
and reliable candidate for the place The
war with Russia was then already in
evitable As soon as installed within
the Sublime Porte the new incumbent
devoted himself TO warlike preparations.
Prospects were gloomy. little better than
the utter disappearance OF Turkey in
Europe was the outlook facing the in
coming ruler.
The Turkish forces. however. under
Csman Pasha put up an unexpectedly
strong defense at PIevna, The Russians
ultimately advanced almost within sight
OF ConstantinopIe. but were forced 10
make terms leaving much OF the Euro
pean territory in Turkish power The
conditions were still further revised a
year later through the pressure OF the
other powers ably played by Abdul
against the conquerors. Russia was
forced 10 Co5e back a part OF the gains
conceded in the earlier treaty
In 1898 and 1895 scores OF thousands Of
A~nenians and other Christians were
slain by kurdish tribesmen IN Asia Minor
The appalling character Of the massacres
aroused the horror OF Europe Gladstone
in England. conducted an agitation. in
which he laid the blame for the massa-
cres on Abdul Hamid and called him Alb
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
MAY ALLOW TAFT EXPENSES
Representative Tawney VIII Intro,
duee Bill in the House.
New Oregon JudEeship IL offered to
l.. c. Hughes. of Seattle
Law Firm.

Chairman Tawney, CT the House Com
nittee on Appropriations. said yesterday
after leaving the White House tnat he
would introduce 3 bill in Congress 10 pro-
vide S25.eo0 for the travelling expenses OF
the President
II this bin is passed. the President viii
make a tour Of the Western States. going
as far as the Pacific Coast. and probably
10 Alaska, some time during the sum
mer- The President had about decided to
abandon the trip on account OF the heavy
expense It would incur. but he said yes
terday that he would go If the measure
passes
i have been quoted as being opposed
70 giving the President money for his
travelling expenses. said Mr.. Tawney.
but / am not opposed 10 il. and I believe
the bin viii pass"
The judgeship in the new Oregon dis
trict has been offered 10 E. c. Hughes.
head Of one Of the leading law firms o:
the West, and IL is believed that he will
wire his acceptance 10 the President az
once Mr. Hughes Is a member OF the
firm Of Hughes. Mc1Iicken. DoveH &
Ramsey. and Il IS said that II he declines
the offer it win be for financial reasons.
The Nagel-North dispute is said TO have
been discussed briefly AT the Cabine.
meeting yesterday morning. but on leav-
ing the White House all The members OF
the Presidents official family declined 70
give an intimation Of what took place.
President Taft. accompanied by Assist
ant Secretary MischleT, Capt. Archibald
Butt, his military aid. and the Secret
Service men, left Washington in the spe-
clal car Signet yesterday afternoon to at
tend the Grant birthday dinner given BY
the Union League Club last night The
party left Philadelphia shortly after mid
night for Washington.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
WEAKLING SULTAN
PLACED ON THRONE
Centinuea don Page oae.

family may be safeguarded. and that I
may reside at the Charighan palace, as
/ wish 20 die where I was born
Parliament subsequently, debated the
question Of Abdul Hsmid's future resi-
dence
Some Of the members favored allowing
him his choice with the option Of going
abroad This met with strong opposition
complications being feared. II was de-
cided that he must remain In Constanti-
nople.
Money CabIed LeiShman.
Upon the appeal Of John C. A. Leish-
man, American Ambassador at Constan-
tinople, for funds for the relief OF the
sufferers at the Turkish capital, the
American National Red Cross yesterday
cabled him s.. 1.00G Mr.. Leishnsn is d.
rected 10 use this money at his own dis
cretiOn in relief work.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
RECHAD DENIES IMBECILITY
New Sultan Sends Optimistic Mes.
sage TO the World.

London. April z--The Coastantinople
correspondent OF the Chronicle saws ba
was received by Rechad at his palace
which had been bis prison. The new sul-
tan in the course Of the conversation
which ensued said.
You are the first European TO whom 7
have given an audience since I have been
here-thirty-three years. Ny enemies
have slandered ne. They said ! was p
mad man, bordering on imbeCflity. and
shut me up for years. but Allah has so
willed ii now IN His merciful bounty that
he has been pleased TO call ne 10 fulfill
ny destiny and rule over Islam
I beg You 10 be the envoy for the de-
livorance Of 8 message which I would
send TO Europe and the entire world. and
which is the first Of its kind sent from
within these walls. Say. then. that I
have ever been a convinced and ardent
supporter OF the cause Of enlightenment.
liberty. and progress
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
THE FAIRY PRINCE.

The fairy prince in his beauty and pride and said he
was looking around for bride He castles to burn and he'd
Doodle IN piles the maidens anxious to bas in his smiles
They wore their glad raen osse ids and boxed I'D their
ITi0ys IN suptuous sds and they the porch with
angug ar but the prince passed them up with an insoent
stare he passed up the paor and exc the bOodwor and hiked
ior the Kitchen where cooking things there Susan Eliza in
calico duds spang with cabbage and Furnishing puds she'd
PIE IN the oven and stew in the pot and the prince gave veil for
such things hit the spot oh come to my BOSOM he cried
Susan E. for you are the Blue Ribbon Honey for mer
'c'ggHsa 1913 1 George Matthew Walt MASON
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28

The new Sultan VII take the title Of
Mohammed V. His real name is Mehem-
med. which means glorious. Mohammed.
the title which has been held In the line
OF the Othemans four times before is
translated gloriaed. or the man who is
praised There is considerable difference
between a mar glorious and one glorifed.
and the new Sultan Of Turkey Is one
glorihed-
Mohammed V Is the thirty-ffth in male
descent OF the House OF Otheman. the
founder Of the Turkish empire in Iz99. and
! be IS the twenty ninth 10 rule since Con-
stantinople fell. BY the Turkish law OF
succession obeyed in the royal family the
headship over the state is inherited ac-
COrding 10 seniority by the male descend
ants OF Otheman sprung from the i'm
perial harem-
The deposed Sultan Abdul Hamid would
be succeeded by his eldest son Mehem-
med-Selim were it not that Mehenmed-
Reshad. the ex-Sultan's Oldest living
brother. IS living. and by the Turkish law
Of succession in line for the occupancy
Of the high seat Of power.
Third Brother to Rule.
Mohammed ' is the third brother 10
take the throne in the YHdiz Kiosk
Murad V. eldest son OF Sultan ABDUL
Mediid. was dePosed because OF insanity
on August p. 1876. Then Abdul Hamid
succeeded A sister, DjemHe suItana. was
the next in age to Abdul Hamid. bur be-
cause OF her sex she is passed over in
the selection Of a successor 10 the one
who has so long held the position Of the
sick man Of Europe. and Mehemmed-
Reshsd. the next elder son Of Sultan
ABDUL Medjid. has the unenviabie throne.
The present Sultan was born on No
vemttr 8. lsH. The next in succession
10 IL Turkish throne is not one who
bulkYla-ge in the public eye over there
Inevitably his brother. OF uncle. as the
case may be. sees 10 = that the people
know nothing more about a possible sue
cesSor than that he exists. Abdul Hamid
was no exception to the general rule. He
gave his younger brother a place IN de-
tached pavilion q the Yiidiz Kiosk, a
retinue guard. and thar IVES an
No Experience in Diplomacy.
The new Sultan has had no experience
In diplomacy OF the ways Cf government.
he has been practically q prisoner IN the
Yndiz Kiosk since Abdul Hamid succeeded
10 the place Of power Little Is known
about him. except that he IS a man OF
broader and more liberal tendencies than
his elder brother.
Twelve years ago the one who now
holds the title OF Sultan wrote 70 his
brother, Abdul Hamid. a formal note oF
protest against the reactionary policy OF
his reign Il was a sharp letter. and II
stated very plainly that Abdul Hauid
was running the nation by his policies.
Abdul Hamid replied that when the turn
of Mehenmed-Reschad came ne could
rule as he pleased. but that in the mean
time he would please mind his own busi-
ness and be a good heir apparent
Mehemmed- -Reschad replied in this man
ner: When my turn comes TO rule. i II
ever does, there viii be nothing TO rule II
you continue in your policies
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
CROKER SAILS TODAY.
Former THmmany Chief Again Says
He Is Out of Politics Forever.


He Is Out of Politics Forever.
New York. April 2Z-Richard Croker
VIII sail for Europe on the Lusitania. to-
morrow.
There IS one qualification I can take
away with me- and that is I think I have
at last succeeded in assuring you fellows
and the chiefs Of your papers that 1 an
really out OF politics. said the former
Tammany chief tonight
IN Florida net Mr.. Flagler. who is
building that railroad over tbe Keys down
there 10 make quicker connection with
Cuba He is eighty-One years old. and
when 1 asked him why he didn't let I'D on
work at his age, he replied that II was
his interest in this new railroad that
kept him alive
Then he got back al me BY saving
Why don't you get back INTO harness
agains You look well enough to play the
political game for many more years.
/ told him I had only three interests
left In Efe. and that they were eolfng
fishing. and horses. and that's lust how
fell tonight I feel better in health
now than ever I did when I was mixing
up IN politics. and while intend 70 snend
my winters here in future. neither Won
boys nor any one else will ever get n
word out Of ne that might sound like
politics"
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
SKETCH OF ABDUL.

Deposed Sultan Ruled Turkey for
Thirty-twO Years.
Abdul Hamid. the tlirty-fourth Sultan
Of the line Of Otheman. is sixty-six years
old. and has reigned for thirty-two years
Born in December 1s42. he came 70 the
throne on August 81. 1875
known for half his reign as an able and
progressive monarch. Abdul suffered the
peculiar fate in its latter half OF being
looked upon as a tyrant and a reaction
airy. During the first period he saved
Turkey from dismemberment by Russia
at the peace OF San StefanO in 1873. built
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
sunragettes sin Actire.

London, April 27.-Five women entered
s. Stephens Hall, the anterOOm Of the
House Of Commons. this afternoon on the
pretense OF calling on a member. They
each made rush to one OF the statues
around the walls and chained themselves
70 them. after which they began shout
ing The police sent for wire-cutters and
released them
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
RETICENT ABOUT DEPOSITION
London Press Refuses to EditoriaIIy
Champion Abdul Hamid.

LOn0On Press REFUSES TO Ed1torfafty y
Champion Abdul Hauaid.
London, April 2s.-It is noticeable that
the London press. though editorially re-
fusing TO champion Abdul Hamid. has
generally something to say either in his
behalf or against his deposition. The
Times says:
The step may or may not be a wise
one. That remains TO be shown by its
effects upon the internal and international
position OF the Ottoman empire, but few
monarchs who have shared his fate bet
ter deserved II. Allowance must doubt
less be made for the circumstances OF
Abdul Hands early life and for the diff
cultiss and temptations encompassing him
from the moment Of MS accession, but
none can fail 70 realize how fraught with
evil his reign has been for his country
and for Europe"
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR oPTIMIsTs.
By THE oPTIMIsT.

The contest -F"- Which
records bcnuty
number Of new names Was no
teabie gratifying
that the opimis beginning
keep every eber TO interest
some friend the club snd induce
The ~oournge7 by noon to-day
should be almost as contributions
F'r tne coming week the club members
quality
live practice de cheer
nzy be the richer.
The thought has occurred
OPtimt family Optimism
tagiOus one
the sake of others and smiling
be mother hard-vorkng father whose
for
profit by these noble
examples e"OtatOns well original
VIII be received publication
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contributions prize. fOIIo
For the best essay. $500 For the third - $500
Fer the second 800 For the next fve each LOO
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The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
MAY RENEW. PARIS STRIKE.
Postal Employees Resent Being cues.
toned by Secretary Simyan.

toned by Secretary Simyan.
Paris. April Z7-Sx Paris postmen
were summoned 10 Under Secretary Sim
vans Office to-day and We're questioned
upon recent speeches made at meetings
OF postal employees advocating anti-pa-
triOtism and anti-militaTism. attacking
the government and favOring the afiIia-
ton OF postal and telegraphic employees
with the General Federation Of Labor.
The Temps understands that tbe men
refused 10 reply.
Should the inquiry now being made re-
suit in any dismissals or suspensions II
is understood that the employees Of the
department viii recommence their recent
agitation.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28

Mexico City. April 27.-E. 4. Hartman
and associates who own the stock Of
Wells Fargo & Co. have gone into part
ners with the Mexican government in the
control Of the express business Of Mexico.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
BABCOCKS BODY ARRIVES.
German Lloyd Steamer Bears Re-
mains of officer Who Died at Sea.

German Lloyd Steamer Bears Re-
mains OF officer Who Died nt Sea.
The German LLOYD steamer Prinz Fred
erick Wilhelm arrived at New York yes
terday from Bremen. bringing the body Of
Gen J. B. Bsbcock, I. S. A, retired. who
died al sea April 26
Gen. Babcock is well remembered in
this city through his long service here
on the STAFF Of Lieut.. Gen. Miles. He
was born in Louisiana, but was appointed
10 the army from Connecticut, and at the
outbreak Of the civil war served in the
Ssth and 18th New York Volunteer Regf-
ments. reaching the grade OF major of
volunteers at the close Of the war. In
1867 he was appointed second lieutenant
in the regular army. rising through the
grades TO brigadier general in 1903. and at
once retiring at his own request.
During the Spanish war he served as
bTisadier general Of volunteers
When you have lost OF found anything.
faN =
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
new RULER LIBERAL
AbduPS Policies Protested
by MOhammed Y.
A PRISONER FOR MANY YEARS

Little L. known AbOut Monarch Pro-
claimed Yesterday-Was Born No.
vember 3, IS44-ds the Thfrty-hfth
In Male Descent of the House of
Otheman, Founder of the Empire.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
BOARD DISCUSSES
TIE TAX PROBLEM
Trade Body Deeply Stirred
by Dissenting Opinion.
REPORT STRONGLY OPPOSED

Committees Recommendation that
True Consideration Be Inserted in
Deed Of Conveyance Evokes Long
Argument that Feature Be Recon-
mifted-COnsiders Reservations.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28
PUPILS CELEBRATE
DAY OF FOUNDING
Washington Seminary Oh.
serves 18th Anniversary.
CLASS SONGS ENLIVEN EVENT

Happy Faces aud Merry Voices Greet
Ceremonies ut Local Institution
Yesterday-Sfrs. Della G. smaIIwOod
PFesides and Welcomes Alumnne.
Relates History Of the Institution.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-28

When you have lost OF found anything.
telephone an advertisement TO The Wash
ingtOn Herald. and bill viii be sent you
at cent q word
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-02-06

The Romanes lecture which Presi-
dent Roosevelt has been chosen to de-
liver at Oxford university in 1910 is
given under the provisions of bequest
of the late George John Romanes. an
eminent biologist. The lectureship was
founded in 1891 for the purpose Of Civ.
tns TIE Oxford students an opportunity
each year to hear man OF general EN-.
inence in art, literature or science, or
one who had special claims for distinc.
ton in discussing some subject of high
interest at the time. The first lecture
was given by Gladstone. Among his
successors have been Holman Hunt
Huxley, John Morley and Ambassador
Bryce. Next year Mr.. Balfour, the for
mer British premier, will give the lee
ture.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-02-06

In accordance with plans of the war
department, Surgeon General O'Reilly
has recently enlisted large number
Of the most skilful and noted surgeons
and physicians in an army medical re-
serve corps. The physicians were
drawn from all over the country, few
here and few there, and were chosen
solely for their ability. In time OF
peace they will receive no compensa-
ton. although they may be called upon
for consultation or advice. In time OF
war they will receive the regular pay
of their rank. which will be lieutenant
major, lieutenant colonel and colonel
This. however, is no temptation to men
of such class They have allowed
themselves to be enlisted in the re
serve corps solely as matter of patri
otto duty, and for the purpose OF
strengthening and improving the army
medical service.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-02-06
SYNOPSIS.

vanishing Fleets" a story of what
might have happened. opens In WASH
ington with the United States and Japan
on the verge of war. Guy Hitler, sec
rotary of the British embassy, and MISS
Norma Roberts. chief aide of Inventor
most inopportune moment Japan deciares
war Japan takes the Philippines. Inc
entire country is in state OF turmoil De-
cause of the governments 1ndlHerehce'
Guy Hitler starts for England with Sc
cret message and is compelled TO leave
Norma Roberts. who with military Of
flcers also leaves Washington on mys-
FERROUS expedition for an isolated point on
the Florida coast. Hawaii Is captured py
the Japs All ports are closed. Jap fleet
Is fast approaching western coast OF Amer
ica Siege, Japanese spy, discovers secret
preparations for war He follows auto
carrying presidential cabinet He un-
earths source Of great mystery and nees;
murmuring: THE gods save nippon
Fleeing to Pacific coast. Siege Is shot
down just as journey to get awful news
TO japan seems successful Japan an
nounces intention to attack seaports.
Toxic learns OF missing Japanese fleet
and whole world becomes convinced that
United States has some powerful war
agency England decides to send a Meet
to American waters as Canadian pro-
lection against what the British suppose
IS a terrible submarine f1otilla. Hitler Is
also sent to Canada to attempt to force
his way through American lines with
message to the president In order that
protection for the fleet may be assured
Japan appeals to Britain for aid. BRUSH
Fleet mysteriously disappears, a sailor
picked up on a raft being the only evi-
dence of the loss. Powers begin TO zeal
for their safety.