The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-10-01
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bullets. Draft has, drained the treas
ury.
Turkey would have revolted against
Germany before this, diplomats be-
ieve. but all revolutionary leaders
have been killed as fast as they ap-
FESTIVE, it is understood. Talaat Pasha,
I the grand vizier. jealous of Enver's
usurpation of authority. may intrigue
with the new sultan, who is ambitious
to rule his own country and force the
strongly pro-German Enver out.
Reports reaching here today told OF
renewed riots in Constantinople as the
news of Bulgaria's collapse Travelled
by word of mouth. Strict censorship
| is in effect there now.
~ Appeal to Berlin for Aid.
General Allenby's spectacular ad-
vance in Palestine has invoked frantic
appeals from Constantinople to Ber-
| lin for aid, but little can be Offered
now with Foch f1ammering in the west.
The Black sea fleet has been partially
destroyed and may soon be seized by
| an allied entrance thru the Darda-
| nelles, and then no arms can move
across. Isolated Turkey will be out
| of shells in six weeks, some observers
here declare.
| Armenians, subject Greeks. Jews
and Arabs held down by Turkey. are
burying differences and forming a CO.
alition to oppose Turkey. They will
use their influence to give in to the
allies. according to information here.
Turkey is angry at Germany FOR
sponsoring the Georgian republic in
the Caucasus which controls the Baku
oil country. Turkey will try again to
bring this wealthy district under her
domination and force the world to
pay tribute, diplomats believe.
Bonar Laws Hint.
London, Monday, Sept. 30.-With
Bulgaria out OF the war thru the
! armistice convention signed on Sun
day, involving her complete military
ern situation is being focused on Tur-
key. It is noted that Andrew Bonar
Law, the chancellor Of the exchequer
in his Guild hall speech today made a
remark referring to the defeat Of the
Turkish Palestine army at General
thing more is going to follow
/ Later in his speech he said, also
graphically touching on the control
of Bulgaria which the control of hel
railway will give:
i I'm that connection there is some.
thing regarding Turkey that I car
not say which we can all think"
1 Mr.. Bonar Laws words were al.
most drowned by cheering, but the
impression created was that Turkey
must follow Bulgaria's lead.
Germany Is Not Defeated.
| There was deep satisfaction in Lon.
don over the days Development
but no excitement and no demonstra.
ton. The keynote of the newspaper
comment is a warning to the people
not to think that the war is ended
Germany. 1t is pointed out, is ye'
a great army and as yet indicated
According to Vienna messages, EN-.
to the people tomorrow and it Is fell
that this must be an utterance Of
historic importance.
i. Want Railroad Open.
Amsterdam, Oct. 1.--ConstantinopIt
newspapers express the hope that Ger.
many will keep the Berlin-Vienna
Constantinople road open. Upon thi:
question. they declared, will depend
Turkeys attitude.
Bulgarian Status.
London, Oct. ], Monday, Sept so
THE convention with Bulgaris
signed yesterday was a purely mill
tary arrangement which was entered
into on behalf of the allies by thu
French and other military command
ers. No political problems are deal
with and the questions of boundarie:
the peace conference.
There has been much discussion II
the English press of the status o.
King Ferdinand and suggestions have
been made that he be deposed. Tha
matter also, was outside the scope o.
\ the convention. The governments O.
the allies take the view that, accord
ing to their principle of self-determ
nation the question of who should b,
Bulgarian ruler or titular ruler, is 6
question for the Bulgarian people tt
decide IL such question arises il
Bulgaria.
Thus, 1t is pointed out, the allie
have given a practical application tt
: the INSTRUMENTATION principle at TIL,
first opportunity offered.
Ar1nistice in Force.
Il The armistice arranged yesterda.
remains in force until the final ant
stitutes complete military surrendel
by Bulgaria. She not only ceases t.
BE- an enemy but ceases to be
belligerent.
No information is yet at hand her,
regarding the part King Ferdipant
played in the latest events-whethe
he yielded against his will to tn,
sentiment of the country or whethe
he saw the coming storm and tool
the leadership in the new policy.
! The fact that he pardoned tn,
statesmen who had opposed the en-
trance of Bulgaria into the war is in
teresting but whether he did this O
! his own free will or under virtua
) compulsion from the new premier re
mains to be seen.
Events are marching rapidly and
interest is now focused on Turkey.
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