Evening Times Republican

THE POWERS MAY JOIN RUSSIA
Talk of a Joint Naval Demonstration In Turkish Waters Now Heard
EUROPEAN NATIONS INTERESTED
Germany Said to Be Only Power That Does Not Favor the Plan—Porte Fears Macedonians Will Be Encouraged by Russia's Demands—Soldiers Growing Mutinous.

Paris, Aug. 19.—It is learned in official quarters today that the action of Russia in ordering a naval squadron to Turkish waters may be speedily followed by important joint naval action on the part of the powers. Communications are being exchanged between the powers relative to a joint naval demonstration before Salonica.

It is probable the fleets of all the European powers having Turkish interests, except possibly Germany, which throughout has not favored taking energetic steps against Turkey, will take part in the demonstration. In the meantime the Russian squadron will not proceed to Constantinople, as has been reported, but will rendezvous at a small port in the vilayet of Adrianople, above the entrance to the Bosphorus. For the present the squadron has no orders to assume an aggressive course. Its action will depend upon Turkey's fulfillment of the terms of Russia's final demands.

Constantinople, Aug. 19.—The Russian demands on Turkey, growing out of the recent murder of Russian Consul Rostkovski, were formally presented at the Yildiz palace yesterday.

Notwithstanding the warning which Russia addressed to the Bulgarian government it is generally believed here the Russian naval demonstration in Turkish waters will dangerously encourage the Macedonians, who will interpret Russia's action as being the first step towards intervention in their behalf.

Insubordination of Turkish troops is regarded as being one of the greatest dangers present in the Balkan crisis. Lack of discipline among the soldiers is marked. It is found necessary to humor them in order to prevent conflicts between the soldiers and officers.

Consular reports received here from Salonica continue to emphasize the danger of an outbreak of Mohammedan fanaticism there. Consular representatives have asked for protection and the question of again dispatching warships to Salonica is being discussed by representatives of the powers.

Dispatches from Turkish sources say the insurgents have destroyed another village in Macedonia.

The attitude of indifference hitherto assumed by the Turkish officials towards Russia's action is giving way to one of marked concern. The porte fears Russia contemplates making still more important demands than is contained in the recent note of M. Zinovieff, Russian ambassador, such as the appointment of a Christian governor general of Macedonia. This idea, however, does not find support in diplomatic quarters, where the conviction prevails that Russia is working in full agreement with Austria.

No difficulty is anticipated on the part of Turkey to the acceptance of the Russian demands, with the possible exception of appointment of European officers to command the gendarmerie. This will likely arouse opposition, and it is thought Russian anticipation thereof led to the dispatch of the squadron, the presence of which was hardly required to enforce fulfillment of the other terms.

Italy to Send Squadron.

London, Aug. 19.—The Italian ambassador here today received a dispatch from Rome, announcing that the Italian squadron had been ordered to Macedonian waters to "watch events." No explanation is given of the reasons underlying the orders and embassy officials are unable to say whether it was the result of Russia sending a squadron to Turkish waters.

It was regarded as probable that the foreign office at Rome had received advices showing Italian interests, which are important at Salonica, and in its neighborhood, are menaced and that it was deemed wise to have a strong force handy to convince the Turks of the inadvisability of affecting such interests by any hostile act. It is added the presence of the Italian fleet would also deter the Turks from committing outrages on inoffensive Christians.

The general consensus of opinion among the diplomats here is that there is nothing to be apprehended.

To Slay All Christians.

Sofia, Bulgaria, Aug. 19.—The Mussulman population of Uskub are meeting in the mosques and have resolved at a given signal to massacre the whole Christian population, immediately the first insurgent band appears near Uskub, or on any other pretext.

The Christians are terrorized. The Turkish troops, who are their only protection, do not show the slightest disposition to aid them.

The attitude of the Turkish troops was recently plainly manifested when a trainload of soldiers, shortly after leaving Uskub, fired on the Bulgarian workmen who were repairing the track. Three of the workmen were killed and their bodies were left lying on the line.

The Christian inhabitants are afraid to leave their houses. The vali has issued the strictest orders to the Mussulman population to remain quiet and not molest their Christian neighbors, but his orders are not regarded in the slightest degree.

The Mussulmans are ripe for murder and carnage and it is impossible to curb them.

A band of Bashi-Bazouks has crossed the Bulgarian frontier in the district of Teledere, killed three frontier guards with yataghans, and wounded two others. They also set fire to several houses. This raid has created great excitement in the district.

The revolutionary organ, Autonomy, says the insurgents, after two unsuccessful attempts, have succeeded in destroying with dynamite the bridge at Exschesso, thereby absolutely stopping communication between Salonica and Monastir.

No less than 800 Mussulmans have been massacred throughout the district of Monastir by insurgents, whose movements continue to gain ground.

The insurgent bands in the vilayet of Adrianople are also active. One band recently captured a detachment of sixty Turkish soldiers near Haskoi, close to the Bulgarian frontier.

Twenty-four battalions of reserves in the vilayet of Anatolia have been summoned to the colors.

The Turkish minister here has secured the detention of a quantity of arms and ammunition destined for Bulgaria. The forwarder of the war munitions was sentenced to pay a fine of $4,000 for the illegal exportation of munitions of war.