CONSTANTINOPLE QUIET.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLIII, Issue 100, 26 April 1909, Page 5

CONSTANTINOPLE QUIET.

THREAT TO BOMBARD THE

PALACE,

' ': , (Received April 26. 0.53 a.m.) ~,,;,; LONDON. April 25. . Reuters Qonstantinople . correspon•dent ai,B o'clock last evening re.pori^ ■^ ed rthat ; complete tranquility reigned in the:city, but anxious looks were

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turned in the direction of the Yildiz Kiosk, where a portion of the garrison refuses to submit. Their.defensive position is excellent, while the neighborhood is also mined by the defenders.

Shevket has concentrated large forces round the palace. .Troops poured in sine© noon and several batteries are planted on the heights. The fleet has returned, and has anchored opposite Yildiz to co-operate with the Salonikans.

Shevket has sent an ultimatum to the Sultan stating that unless Yildiz Kiosk is surrendered it will .be bombarded from sea and land.