THE NEW TURKEY.
END OF DESPOTISM. I POLITICAL PRISONERS FREED. J By Telegraph.— Association.—Copyright I Constantinople, July 29. Responding to the wish of the immense crowds which, gathered in front of Yildiz Palace, the Sultan, Abdul Haniicl, appeared at an open window and addressed his subjects. The Sultan promised that he would ever work for the happiness and security of his people. He proclaimed a general amnesty, whi:-h will have the effect of liberating 70,000 political prisoners. (Received July 30, 10.20 p.m.) Constantinople, July 30. The Turkish Parliament is to meet on November 1. x MACEDONIAN REFORM. (Received July 50, 10.20 p.m.) Paris, July 30. It is understood in Paris that Russia's reform proposals for Macedonia are to remain in abeyance in view of the new situation in Turkey.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 13816, 31 July 1908, Page 5
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