| Show All Serene Again Constantinople 21The Porte has addressed ad-dressed a note to Sir Austin Layard British ambassador in reply to the Potters Pot-ters ultimatum on the subject of the prosecution of Koeler the German missionary mis-sionary for distributing religious tracts The Porte argues that the proceedings of Koeler justified the seizure of his papers which were only returned out of regard for England that Amhei Tewfik Mohammedan Mo-hammedan priest deserves the punishment punish-ment awarded him in conformity with the religious laws of the country and that he was set at liberty only by the clemency of the consul In conclusion the Porte ezpressoa satisfaction at the resumption of official relations with the British ambassador ambas-sador Sir Austin Layard will reply to the note declaring that he does not accept the principle that a foreigner maybe may-be arrested provided his ambassador be informed within twentyfour hours He will refute the argument of the Porte on the religious aspect of the case as contrary con-trary to the stipulations of article 63 of the treaty of Berlin German and Aus trlan ambassadors have asked their respective re-spective governments for Instructions in the matter It is reported that Fournier French ambassador here has tendered his resignation Haflse Pasha has received re-ceived the decoration of the Order of Medjidie and has been appointed aidd camp to the Sultan He retains however his post of minister of pollee These honors to Hafiso Pasha are very offensive to Sir Austin Layard |
