Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-30
TURK WAR HAS BEEN
BREWING SINCE YEAR 1877
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The powers energctically reprove
fsyery measure susceptible Of bring
ling about the rupture of the peace.
Relying on article % Of the treaty
sof Berlin, they will take in hand the
|reAlixation Of reforms in the admin
ixtsation of Turkey in Europe, it be-
ing understood that these reforms will
In no way violate the sovereignty Of
his imperial majesty the sultan and
the integrity of the Ottoman empire.
This declaration, moreover, reserves
the liberty OF the powers in the col
iective and subsequent study of re-
forms.
sslf war, nevertheless, does break
out between the Balkan states and the
Ottoman empire, they will not admit
in the issue Of the conflict any modi-
fication of the territorial status quo
in European Turkey.
1.-The powers will collectively make
representations to the sublime porte in
accordance with the preceding declar-
alton"
This was followed on Oct. 10 by the
presentation to Turkey Of note in
the name Of the Balkan states, al
ready working in alliance. and at the
same time Russian note of Oct. 8.
The Balkan note was also communi-
Gated to the powers. The note ex-
plicative attached to the note address,
ed to Turkey details the demands of
the allies as follows:
Confirmation Of the ethnic auton-
omy of the nationalities of the empire
with all the consequences thereof.
proportional representation in the
Ottoman parliament for each nation
ality.
Admission of Christians to all pub
lie employments in the provinces in
habited by Christians.
Recognition, on the basis of equal
ity with Ottoman schools, of schools
of every grade of the Christian com
munities.
Engagement by the sublime porte
not to attempt to modify the ethno-
logical character of provinces Of the
Turkish empire by transferring Mus
selman population thereto.
Regional recruiting of Christians
for military service in Christian ca
dres. Until the formation Of the
cadres, suspension of enrolment.
"Re organization of gendarmerie by
vilayets for Turkey in Europe under
the effective command of Swiss or
Belgian organizers.
Nomination in the vilayets inhabit-
ed by Christians of Swiss or Belgian
wallis (governors), acceptable to the
powers and assisted by general coun-
ellis chosen by electoral districts.
"The institution near the vis.irate of
a superior council. composed of Chris
tians and Musselmans in equal num-
her. to keep watch over the applica-
ton of these reforms. The ambassn-
dors of the great powers and the min
isters of the four Balkan states viii
have the mission following the func-
ticning and the works of this coun-
Gil
On Oct. 10 the powers had present
ed at the sublime porte a note de-
signed to bring about solution Of the
difficulty. The reply of Turkey to the
Balkan allies was evidently couched
in terms similar to the summary Vt
the answer communicated to the pow
ers, which said:
Bulgaria and Servia have address
ed to the imperial Ottoman govern
ment note relative to the vilayets of
Turkey in Europe and to demand a
general rehabilitation. This note nat
meriting response the imperial gov
ernment has invited its representa-
tives at Sofia and Belgrade to cease
all relations with the local author;-
ties and to return to Constantinople
'4The sublime porte thinks that lis
efforts for the maintenance of peace
will be appreciated by the great pow
ers, to whom these small states have
failed to pay respect by rejecting theii
mediation and in allowing themselves
to turn toward Turkey without taking
account of the existence of Europe
The Ottoman government has not yeI
received word of the part of Greece.
The reply by Turkey to the mediat
ing note of the powers is long ant
evasive- On Oct. 8 Montenegro, on,
of the allies, had formally declared
war against the Ottoman government
On Oct. is the Bulgarian and Serviar
ministers at the various capitals Of
Europe presented statement which
was apparently delivered prior to thu
presentation of the declaration of wal
against Turkey by the ministers ot
the allied states at Constantinople OF
the same day.
The formal declaration of war OF
Oct. is followed
LIQUOR TASTERS" AFTER