Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-11-09

ny Morning journal sneciai Leased wireI
tonstantinople, Nov. s.-The Shiek
III Islam, head of the hierarchy in
Turkey today issued the following
appeal FOR holy war In a manifesto
addressed to the tlemas and Hodkas:
with a view 10 exciting and en-
couraging the soldiers oi the enemies
who surround u.s. their priests, cross
in hand, are working in the ranks of
the army II is not fitting that out ulc-
mas should neglect the accomplish
ment of a similar duty
In order that the victory and glory
promised by the almighty prophet
may be granted withos delay to the
Ottoman army, IL is necessary that
the venerable tIemas organize il
HAD. Such holy war has moreover
become an obligation II the condition
Of the ottoman soldiers. who are all
heroes, Is to be strengthened.
"Ulemas who feel that they possess
the aptitude and strength to partici-
pate in this important task are invit-
ed to present themselves Immediately
at the Shiek I'll Islam. which will send
those selected to the army
There have been rumors for a day
or two that the ministry was unsta-
Bile, OWING to its request for mediation
by the European powers but the
newspapers say this situation has Civ
en- way before the demand Of the
army ana OF public opinion that the
war be continued The common dan
ger seems to have united all parties.
This is shown by the perfervd out
bursts Of the newspapers of all pos
litical shades urging a fight To n fin
ish The explanation of this new born
unanimtv may be found In the sug-
geston by a high government official
that If II Is found impossible to hold
the line to Tchatalia. other defences
are possible before the enemy can
reach this city. Every male who has
reached the age of 10 years will be
expected to be ready to perform his
share in the duty of protecting the
capital.
Mahmoud Shefket Pasha. ex-minis-
Ter of war, saw Kiaml Pasha, the
grand yizicr today. 1t is reported that
Shefket Will be appointed Inspector
general of the army,
According to Turkish official re-
ports, Musselmen villages in the Pa
burned by bulgarian troops. and
Daoud and Topuklu and surrounding
villages also were destroyed.
Stories Of the distress among the
Turkish troops, of the panic which
seized upon various bodies of the men,
and, what is worse tales of pillage.
rape and massacre. continue to come
IN from various points.
II Is reported that Nazim Pasha, tho
Turkish commander In chief. has de-
'ided to send to their homes several
thousand of his men who have shown
he white feather on the fields of bait
le. but logic would suggest that they
deserved severe punishment.
Reports of the excesses of the fleeing
Turkish troops in the town of Slivry.
port on the seas of Marmora south
vest of the Tchatalja line apparently
re authentic. Many of the inhabi-
anus are said to have been massacred
md the town almost completely
'ufned. The population of Silivry was
mostly Greek.
such stories MS these do not tend
O assure the minds of the dwcllers in
'onstantinople. where sufficiently
'anicky feeling already prevails. Some
4 the sensational stories telegraphed
broad concerning the situation in
'onstantinople are not only exagger-
ted but mischievous. as they are like
y not only to react but cause trouble
pcally among friends of the colonies.
The presence Of waIships of the for
ign powers. which it is understood
iii number twelve. is the surest guar
ntee for the safety of the property
nd lives of Europeans. but the Turk
IN government also desires credit for
he strong measures IL has taken for
coping order within the capital.
The authorities are acting under
Ian arranged by the foreign Offices