TURKEY DIVIDED.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 25, 28 January 1913, Page 5

TURKEY DIVIDED.

A DRAMATIC SCENE. (By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (■United Press Association.) Constantinople, January 23. The movements came to a climax unexpectedly. The Union leaders intended to defer upsetting Kiamil until peace was concluded. Fifteen of them, carrying six banners, approached the Porte, and then Enver Bey joined them, while some dozens of partisans emerged from neighbouring cafes. Eventually 150 arrived at the j gateway of the Porte, including Talaat I Bey and Harji Bey. During-the morn- j ing the regular guard at the Porte was mysteriously replaced by troops sympathising with the Committee of pinion. Harji Bey bared his breast, and shouted: “Como and save the fatherland’s honour, which a traitorous Government has trodden unde, foot! Shoot me if you will, so I may be carried to my grave, as there is no honour left to Turkey.” The shooting of Nazim Pasha and others followed. An autopsy revealed that the victims had also been stabbed. NAZIM’S MURDERER. Muntaz Bey, notorious in connection with the murders of Zekki Pasha and Asmed Sammin, shot Nazim Pasha* Meanwhile Enver Bey informed Kiamil that he must either continue the war or resign, otherwise there would be more bloodshed. Kiamil, who was cool, resigned, in preference to continuing the war. The Cabinet was imprisoned until the Grand Vizier arrived. Three Europeans in the waiting room were similarly detained. THE NEW CABINET. London, January 27. The ‘Daily Mail’s’ Constantinople correspondent says that the new Cabinet’s policy depends on the antagonism between the Triple Alliance entente and the Young Turks. He declares that the new Government is sure to receive German assistance. A SUGGESTED COMPROMISE. Vienna, January 27. An inspired article in the ‘Neue Wienfer Tageblatt’ suggests that Austria, on behalf of the Triple Alliance, and Russia, on behalf of the Entente, should be charged with a mandate to settle the Balkan question. ROUMANIANS DEMANDS. London, January 27. The Roumanian Minister has presented M. Daneff with Roumcnia’s claims, which include Silistria and the Black Sea ports of Navarua and Baltehik. MISPLACED CONFIDENCE. Constantinople, January 27. It is believed'that Kiamil was warned that the coup was probable, but his confidence in Nazim Pasha prevented his taking special precautions. Nazim Pasha was thrice shot. The wires between the Porte, the Palace, and the War Office were cut. Prince Said Halim, the Khedive’s cousin, has been appointed Minister of Fpreign Affairs. (Received 9.20 a.m.) London, January 27. At the Delegates’ Conference, there was a brief delay before the final rup ture, at the instance of the Powers, to allow of the Powers’ fresh united pressure being brough to bear on Turkey. ROUMANIANS URGENT WAR MATERIAL. Berlin, January 27. The ‘Cologne Gazette’ says that German and Belgian firms have contracted for war material for Roumania, delivery being urgent, mWAITING FOR TURKEY’S REPLY. (Peceivcd 10.55 a.m.) London, January 27. Though negotiations have been suspended, the armistice continues, and the delegates will remain for a few days for Turkey’s reply. One hundred and ninety-three arrests were made in Constantinople, and order is being maintained.