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Show TAKE THE OFFICE Turkish Officials, Swear ; to Uphold The New Constitution Constantinople, May 20 The members mem-bers of the chamber of deputies took oatb this afternoon, in the presence of the Sultan, to uphold the constitution constitu-tion of Turkey and protect the sheir-at sheir-at and the rights of the nation. A great crowd gathered outside tho building and gave an ovation to Me-heraed Me-heraed V., when he appeared upon the scene. Accompanied by the grand vizier, viz-ier, his majesty ascended the presi-dontlal presi-dontlal tribune. He then handed his speech to the grand vizier, who read it. The address made reference to tho good relations existing between Turkey and all foreign powers and the desire of Turkey lo strengthen these ties. Referring to the disturbances disturb-ances in Asiatic Turkey, the Sultan expressed his keen regret, and gave assurance that they would not occur again. This passage made a good Impression. Im-pression. The reading of the address was punctuated by applause and ejaculations of "Inshallah," At the conclusion of the speech, his majesty repeated his oath to uphold I the constitution and the grand vizier ! administered the oath to the various ministers and deputies individually. |