The Archive · 1908

The Situation in Turkey

A CONSTITUTION GRANTED

London vii Bombay, July 25.

Reuter's correspondent in Constantinople states that an Imperial Iradé has been issued providing for the assembling of a Chamber of Deputies and ordering the holding of elections. There are great rejoicings at Salonika and other centres where the Constitution has been proclaimed.

Prior to the issue of the Iradé the insurgents occupied Monastir and kidnapped Osman Feiti General), whom they carried off into the mountains. The garrison fraternized with the insurgents.

Fresh outbreaks are reported in all directions. The Young Tarks are winning the confidence and support of the Christian population.

'A telegram has reached Belgrade from Uakub to the effect that the entire garrison has mutinied and that Albanians from the surrounding country are marching upon Uskub, presumably to join in the revolt.—Reuter.

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