RIOTS IN THE TURKISH CAPITAL.
ATTACK ON ARMENIANS. FIFTY KILLED. Press Association.—Electric Telegraph.— Constantinople, October 3. The riots were resumed to-day. Students and the populace used bludgeons freely on the Armenians, fifty of whom were killed. ' Later. The recent outbreak is believed to be part of a general rising planned by the Armenians six months ago and hinted at at the time. It is feared Turkish fanatics in revenge may attack Europeans, especially as the police are not likely to be able to control them. A section of the Armenians are taking refuge in the churches. Said Pasha, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has been dismissed, and Admural Pasha has been appointed in his place. The latter is regarded as one of the best informed Turkish statesmen, in touch with European feeling, and is friendly to England.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9943, 5 October 1895, Page 5
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