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Constantinople, Sept. 24. Tho Grand 1 ixior in -iuue overruled, until tho Macedonian Committee agitation had ceased, Natchovitch’s proposuls for autonomy, whereby it was hoped to complete Austro-Russian reforms. The Sultan now spontaneously oilers a similar schcmo under Turkish and Bulgarian commissioners. Bulgaria replied that sho would negotiate only upon written proposals. ' Tho Macedonian leaders declaro that tho Sultan wishes to gain time, as his troops aro not prepared for a winter campaign, and ho is unable to invade until the insurrection is suppressed.
There aro 11,000 refugees at Burgas. Reports received hero state that fighting occurred at Kresno Pass, Menlink district. Tho Turkish casualties numbered 37, including five officers, and those of tho insurgents 20. Tho insurgents’ prisoners include the Turkish commaudor.
St. Petersburg, Sopt. 24. An official note in the Russian press blames tho Macedonians for endeavoring to create a Bulgarian Macedonia, irrespective of tho privilege of other Christian people, whose interests aro dear to Russia. Tho article censures the outrageous terrorism which has taken place.
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Gisborne Times, Volume X, Issue 1006, 26 September 1903, Page 2
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