TIIE MORNING OREGOXTAX. SATURDAY. AUGUST 1, 1908.
SULM BECOMES
IDOL OP CAPITAL
Immense Concourse Cheers
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Him as He Goes to
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OLD MINISTERS EXILED
Ambassadors Congratulate Him and
He Asks for Support of Powers
People to Give Revolution
ary Leaders Swords.
CONSTANTINOPLE. July 31. The ef
forts to persuade the Sultan to perform
Mb usual Frldav devotions at thegreat
mosque of St. Sofia, where the imperial
seat has been empty for so many years
have been fntlle and today His Majesty
attended the Selamlik at the Hemldich
mosque, facing the Ytldts palace. An
Immense concourse of all classes, includ
ing the criminals who were released yes
terday, thronged the precincts of the
mosque waving flairs and cheering Abdul
Hamld with enthusiasm. The Sultan
stood up In his carriage and bowed ac
knowledgments to the cheers of the
populace and troops.
Later he received the diplomatic
corps in a body and the Italian Am
bassador addressed a few words of
congratulation to him. The Sultan
briefly thanked the Ambasoador and
expressed the hope that he could count
upon the support of the powers. The
Persian Ambassador handed the Sultan
a congratulatory address from Persian
residents In Constantinople, and his
majesty, thanking him. requested the '
Ambassador to transmit to the Shah
Ms salutations and a description of to
day a proceedings. The German Min
ister also felicitated the monarch.
Subscriptions were opened today by
officers of the army and civilians for a
fund with which to purchase valuable
swords of honor for Niazi Bey and
Knvlr Bey. the leaders of the Young
Turkey movement.
Izzet Pasha has taken refuge at the
German Legation at Therapia. Izzet
Has formerly subsecretary to the Sultan.
Wednesday he was made president of the
commission for the Inauguration of the
tlejax Railway, an appointment equiva
lent to exile.
Gia Pasha. Minister of Finance, has
resigned because of his dissatisfaction
with the government's lack of energy in
dealing with the new situation.
RELEASE DANGEROUS CONVICTS
Reactionaries in Power Work to Dis
credit Young Turkey Movement.
CONSTANTINOPLE. July 31.-The re
lease of 930 ordinary criminals from the
Central prison on orders from the pal
ce. is regarded as showing that the Min
istry is not yet free from palace inter
ference, and Indicates that the reaction
tries are working on the organization of
the "Black Hand" with a view to pro
voking disorders and casting the re
sponsibility on the people to the dis
paragement of the Constantinople resne.
At a time when our Fall stock was on tKe way, and the problem of adequate room was facing us, the Abington
building fell prey to the fire demon, damaging our complete stock, more or less, and necessitating the disposal
of it at ruinous prices. Fortunately, however, our entire damage was suffered by water, and none by fire or
smoke. The goods we had on hand were brand-new, high-grade, and the line was complete. The. entire
stock has been marked down and will be sold at once, not a single item being withheld
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A deputation of Young Turks and
Journalists waited on the Grand Vizier
and protested against the release of the
prisoners. Said Pasha replied that he
would consider the matter. It is reported
that Kiamil Pasha resigned, owing to the
action of the Ministry, and it is believed
he will ultimately succeed Sai Pasha
as Grand Vizier. The Vali and military
conimander-ln-chlcf of Adrianople have
been dismissed by the Young Turks.
Sultan May Become Emperor.
BKRT.rN', July 31 .The Berliner Zel-
tung today publishes a dispatch from
Constantinople saying that the Sultan ot
Turkey is preparing to declare himself
Emperor of the Moslems, abrogating the
title of Sultan.
Probe Oklahoma Timber Trnst.
Gl'THRIE. Okla.. July 31. Governor
Haskell lias directed Attorney-General
West to bring suit immediately against
the lumber combine In Oklanuma in
accordance with the agreement be
tween the Attorneys-General of the
states of Missouri. Kansas and Texas.
BOY FIREBUG IN TOILS
Attempts to Burn Jail After Arrest
at Cartersville, Mo.
CARTERSVILLE, Mo.. July 31. Af
ter starting several fires, one of which
destroyed the livery stable of R. D.
Moore, and after trying to Ignite the
clothing of Mrs. William Sims, Elsa
Stringer, 15 years old, was arrested
yesterday. A number of fires had
broken out and always Just after the
Stringer boy had been seen about the
buildings. The boy made a complete
confession late last night, and after
being led back to his cell started a
fire in the Jail.
Governor Lilttle Breaks Down.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo., July 31. Governor
John S. Little, of Arkansas, has been
placed in a sanitarium here. He has
been suffering from a nervous break
down almost since his election, which has
developed acute melancholia.
CORPSES FILL STREAMS
Floods In Austrian Tyrol Canse Big
Loss of Life.
VIENNA, July 31. A series of terrific
thunder and rain storms have caused de
struction and heavy loss of life in the
Austrian Tyrol. The Bukowina district
and the Siller Valley suffered especially.
Corpses are floating down the swollen
streams, and houses and stock have been
washed away. The death roll In Buko
wina is said to be SO, while In the Siller
Valley upwards of 30 persons have Inst
their lives. The village' of Mehrn, near
Brlxlegg, haa been overwhelmed by a
landslide and 16 persona are reported to
have been killed. -
Farley Addresses Pilgrims.
NAPLES. July 31. Mgr. Farley, Arch
bishop of New York, delivered an address
here today to the American pilgrims who
are on their way to Rome under the
leadership of John J. McGrane.
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ill Open for Business Today at
the Same Old Stand. Damaged
Goods WillBe Sold at Reduced Prices
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