Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-31

HOLY WAR IS LIKELY.
Uprising of English Mahomedans is
Hinted-Grave Conditions if New
Phase of War Crystalizes.

Sofia, August 31.-Reports from
Constantinople that efforts are beng
rade by the German diplomatic rep
rcsentatives there to get Turkey TO
take an active part in the European
war as an ally of Germany and Aus
tria, have created sensation here.
It is stated officially that the Bull
garian government is now pledged
t.: join with Greece, Roumania, Ser
via, and Montenegro as allies OF
Russia and against Turkey should the
latter decide to fight.
The Bulgarian army is semi -mobl-
lized, and could be put in the field at
once. That the Turkish menace is
real is shown by messages received
here direct from Constantinople,
which say the Turkish army and
navy are ready for action, and that
most of the Turkish warships now
have strong contingents of German
sailors and officers on board to aid in
fighting them.
Washington. D. c., Aug. 81
Turkey. according to a wireless
dispatch to the German Embassy
from the Berlin Foreign office. Is
about to cast in her fortunes with
Germany and Austria-Hmgary.
The news came as distinct shock
10 diplomats here, who lad lloped
that the Sublime Porte would re-
main neutral. 1t is recognized that
with the advent Of Turkey. the
several Balkan States and Greece
Immediately will take up arms and
Italy probably will have to d" like
wise to protect her own interests.
The Berlin dispatch was the
most disqujeting Of the day. The
fact that Germany has been seek
ing to engage the support OF Con-
stantinople, and best knows the in
tentions of the. Turkish Govern
ment: has added weight TO the de-
claration from Berlin. The dispatch
follows:
"Formcr Minister Burns speech
against Sir Edward Grcy's policy
causes a deep, impression. and hints
OF fatal consequences among Mo-
hammedan subjects. News from Con-
stantinoplc forecasts the partici
patton of Turkey against Russli
andi England. Professor DelbruecE
explains the unheard of unani.
nifty of the Germans; by their. con
viction that the struggle for fif'
has been forced upon them. EaS
Prussian authorities recall fug!
tives after winninggg great victory
The allusion in the dispatch t
the "fatal consequences amon'
the llohammedans is interpreted
to mean the native soldiers in tn
armies of Great Britain in Ind:
and Egypt and in the French arm
in Africa. The latter. transports"
to the scene of hostilities from \
giers. already have shown thel
fighting qualities and have prove
bulwark of strength in the high
ING in Alsace and Lorraine. Fms
land has not yet. so far as know
employed any of her Indian reg
mcnts in the fighting.
eff Turkey enters the fray
an ally of the Germans. said
diplomat. Europe will be plnnE
ed in a holy war with vengeal
ce. Civilized warfare is bad enous
God knows, but when religion
frenzy and intolerance are adde's
there ceases to be civilipation. Ru:
sia is said to he making a 'hol
war; out of the present Strugg
and the Balkan states undhubtedl
will follow suit. The world ms
well shudder at the prospect ,
Turkey entering the arena
London, August S1.-The Daily TIE
egraph's diplomatic correspondent
an article printed today says. "Tu
kew may declare war at any mome'
It is now only matter OF a Fl
days-possibly few hours.