ARMENIA, London via Bombay, 8th August The Russian and British Ambassadors have made serious representations to the Porte with regard to the situation in Armenia, The Porte has consequently instructed the Valis to vigorously repress the excesses of the Kurds.
he British Vice-Consul at Bitlis has been ordered to proceed to the spot and must report on the situation.—Reuter.
The Vali is the Governor-General of a Viloyet or district. Bitlis is in Kurdistan, south-west of Lake Van.—Ep.
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