THE EASTERN QUESTION.
Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. Constantinople, November 3.
Tbe Sultan has proclaimed a moratorium of four months, to 'allay the commercial panic.
The Armenians are carrying firo and sword in the Mossalman districts in llirasb," and the earrieon in Zeitoum implores aid. Great Britain has proposed to the United S'.ates that joint action be taken to protect their respestive subjects in Turkey, November 4. Tbo moratorium i* made applicable to the Bourse and banks, and excludes mercantile dealings. The Isadicg banks ignore it. ■ The situation is largely due to tbe closing of Armenian bouses consequent on the congestion of dishonoured bills., '
Cbefik Kffiendi presides over the commißsioa considering reforms in the Asiatic provinces, -where there is a virtual revolution. The Armenians are rising everywhere, and at Keuchsoun murdered the Governor and bis family.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 10509, 5 November 1895, Page 2
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