Turkey.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 58, 4 November 1914, Page 5

Turkey.

THE PORTE'S APOLOGY.

GRAND VIZIER IN DISTRESS.

United Press Association

London, November ?

Router reports that the Grand Vizier has apologised to the Powers for recent events in the Black Sea. Sofia, November 3.

Sir E. Mallet, British Ambassador, interviewed the Grand Vizier, who, in tones of the greatest distress, pleaded his innoncence, and appealed to the Powers not to take irremediable steps. reparation for acts of war TO BE DEMANDED, (Received 9.20 a.m.) London, November 3.

It is stated in.diplomatic circles that the Turkish apology will not be accepted unless accompanied by guarantees of reparation for the acts of war that have been committed.

DESIRE TO REMAIN AT PEACE.

Bordeaux, November 3

Official: Replying to the Entente’s demands, Turkey has confined herself to the recall of the Turkish warships, and expressing a desire to remain at peace with the Entente. The latter, however, is of opinion that Turkey will have a difficulty in remaining passive. Moreover, the proposal will entail the same disadvantages as an open war, since it will compel the Entente to detach a portion of their forces to guard against future aggressions. Turkey not having deemed it her duty to prove the sincerity of her intentions, the Ambassadors have requested their passports. Advices from Algeria, Tunis, and Morocco show that the Moslems consider the Porte has abdicated its sovereignty, and the independence of the Ottoman Empire by enabling Germany to pursue her own selfish ends, to thd detriment of Islam. IN ASIATIC TURKEY. RUSSIAN AND TURKISH TROOPS IN BATTLE ARRAY.

(Received 9.20 a.m.) Petrograd, November 3. It is officially announced from Vien, na that a battle has begun near Trebizond between the Russian and Turkish troops. ANTI-BRITISH DEMONSTRATIONS AT DAMASCUS.

BEDOUINS CONCENTRATING.

(Received 9.20 a.m.) Athens, November 3

Anti-British demonstrations took place at Damascus, the public favoring the war. , The transport of troops across Syria lias ceased, but a large number of Bedouins are concentrated.

INTERCEPTED WIRELESS SAYS THE COEBEN IS DAMAGED.

(Reecived 10.5 a.m.)

Petrograd, November 3

Tho Goeben opened fire when a mile distant from Sevastopol, trying to wreck tho railway tunnel. A train came under fire near Inker man. The Germans throw 116 shells. A fog assisted the enemy’s approach. Tho batteries shelled tho Goeben. The wireless station intercepted a message from tho Goeben as follows:—“Am damaged—going to Constantinople for repairs.”

“IT IS TOO LATE I”

RUSSIAN REPLY TO THE PORTE’S

REQUEST.

(Received 10.15 a.m.) Petrograd, November A

Tho Grand Vizier has telegraphed regretting the breaking off of relations, "but he alleges that this was due to Russia’s hostile acts. In order to prevent a repetition the Porto forbids tho Turkish fleet to enter the Black >Sea and asks Russians not to cruise near Turkey. M. Sazonoff replied: “It is too late. If Turkey had immediately expelled German officers negotiations would have been possible.”

(Trebizond. —Province in Asiatic Turkey, on the.south coast of the Black Sea. It is mountainous and afforested, there is much fertile land and considerable mineral wealth. Area, 12,887 square miles; population 1,200,000. The capital city bears the same name. It is situated on the Black Sea, is a military station, and has a large traffic and active industries. It is the ancient Trapezus, and is defended by a citadel and forts. The population is 40,000, of whom 18,000 are Christians. An Armenian massacre occurred here in 1895).