REVOLUTION IN TURKEY.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9435, 4 May 1909, Page 5

REVOLUTION IN TURKEY.

United Press Association— By Eleotrlo Telegraph— Popyright. Constantinople, May 8. •Mohammed, attended only by a •mounted orderly, drove to various hospitals in Constantinople and " . visited, the wounded. The Czar telegraphedjto Mohammed his cordial wishes for a prosperous reign and the welfare of Turkey. Shevket’a forces at daybreak yesterday surrounded the naval arsenal, the reactionaries’ last stronghold, the .garrison immediately surrendering. It consisted of a thousand sailors and marines known as Tersanchli’s levies, which, were raised on the Black Sea coast. They were responsible for the murder of the com-■-mander of the cruiser Assaniteuflk, i -and were selected to participate in ‘ the projected massacre on the 24th. An Imperial hatti, or order, haa -fjaen issued. It "enjoins the Ministry to work in the interests of the country and to respect the Sbsriat :laws and the Constitution. It declares that Mahommed’s accession is due to a unanimous expression of the national will. The Sudan’s sole desire is that ail subjects, without distinction, shall enjoy liberty, '■equality, and justice. It refers with keen regret to the painful conflicts in Asia Minor, and orders the adoption of measures which shall eradicate discord and prevent their recurrence, It adds that international treaties will be conscientiously observed and'good relations with all countries maintained. Mahmud Mukfater Pasha, late •commander of the first army corps, ;has been appointed to command the -Adrianople corps.” MUTINEERS HANGED. Received May 4. 8.40 a.m. J Constantinople, May 3. 1 Thirteen mutineers were hanged 1 to-day at Constantinople, five before Parliament House, and five before the War Office. They were mostly •young non-commissioned officers.