The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-01-29
MAY MEAN MORE WAR.
MINISTRY CHANGES BRINGS
ABOUT PROSPECTS OF RE
NEWED WAR.
Except to Turkish Plcnipotentiaries.
Fall OF kiamil Pasha Looms Up
With Unexpected Ominous Posi-
bilities in Its Train.

London, Jan. 23.--To the ambassa-
doris OF the powers. who were con-
graduating themselves that the con-
ference virtually had settled the war:
TO the delegates OF the Balkan states
and TO all London. except the Tur-
kish plenipotentiaries. the news OF the
resignation of Kiamil Pasha and the
appointment of Mahmoud Shefket
Pasha to the grand vizierate came as
a shock.
Whether this means war to q finish
with the Young Turks in the saddle
or merely Is another exhibition of the
resources OF Turkish diplomacy, none
can say; nor can any one definitely
predict whether the powers will at
tempt to coerce Turkey into making
peace. or stand as spectators while
events take their course.
Delegates have cherished the con-
Niction that abandonment of Adrian
eple by the ministry would bring a
Young Turk cabinet into power. The
fact that shefket Pasha has been ap-
pointed grand vizier while Talaat Bey,
who Is prominent member Of the
Young Turk committee and deputy
for Adrianopie. has been made min
ster Of the interior. is significant.
The Young Turks have labored
valiantly for some time to regain
power: their activity among army Of
hcers has been great and prominent
soldiers who recently returned from
rripoli and Joined the Tchatalja army
are largely responsible for the revolu-
don OF feeling.
Whether the advent of the Young
Turk ministry means that the Otto
mans will make last fight with their
backs - the wall depends upon the
amount Of support the Young Turks
are able TO command In the army.
r Delegates OF the allies received the
news with expressions OF anger and
sarcasm. Some offered the opinion
that the Constantlnople coup was a
prearranged comedy-that Shefket
Pasha did not participate in the grand
council because he knew that ne
would succeed Kiamil Pasha. They
ohafe more angrily under each sue
SexEive delay which will place their
countries more and more. as they say.
"ir the power Of the money lenders
OF I've European bourses"
And that is the condition they Tread
beyond all others as tending to under
mine independence OF their king
domS They cherish the hope and be-
lief that IL the war Is resumed NJ.
sazonofr's recent declarations to tho
Turkish ambassador will insure Rus
sia's appearance on the stage in the
role OF active Intervention. They
think that Russian action would not
Lead to n European war but result
In complete Acknowledgement OF the
Turkish empire.
The beginning OF an agreement on
this subject is said already to exist
among the powers which gradually
are gaining the idea that suppression
OF Turkey would mean extinguishing
OF a source OF constant disturbance to
peace. The Mohammedans as a rule
are not reluctant TO accept foreign
and civilized dominion instead OF
chaotic Turkish government. Still
those delegates best acquainted with
the Turkish system think the latest
move aims not at resumption of war
but at better conditions from des-
perate situation.
Dr. Danefr. head Of the Bulgarian
delegation. shares this belief. He
said tonight:
I'VE must have patience in deal
ting with Oriental methods. The
events Of today must be simply an
other strategic move To reach GER
tain object"
The Greek delegates observed that
their country must be congratulated
on refusing t. adhere to the armis-
tic as the Turks have shown they
could not bc trusted while today's oc-
eurrenccs. the Greeks urged are tan
Eiblc proof that they deserve To be
given no quarter.
one Il the Scrviau delegates speak
iug for all. said
we were satisfied last night; We
are sorry tonight-hut only for Tur-
Key. whose leading men evidently do
not realize the exact position OF their
country. both az home and from an
international view
The Montcncgrins were joyful oX-
claiming III the Turks mean what