Fanatics Urge Slaughter.

New York Times 100 years ago today, November 2, 1912:
Diplomats in Constantinople Fear Inroad of Beaten Troops.
    KUSTENDJE, Rumania. Nov. 1, (by wireless from Constantinople, Oct. 31, 11 P.M.)— The defeat of the Turkish Army under Nazim Pasha opens the way to Constantinople for the Bulgarian troops. In the opinion of diplomatic circles, this will lead to a situation which will almost inevitably bring about European complications.
    The most immediate danger, however, concerns the position of this city itself. Mast authorities agree that no real defense can be made along the Tchatalja line, which is supposed to protect the capital.
    In the event of hordes of beaten and demoralized soldiers falling back on the capital, it is difficult to foresee what human intervention could save the city from sack and pillage. This fear is present with most of the inhabitants who realize that the fate of the Turkish Empire hangs in the balance.
    It is reported that a secret meeting was held recently in the Mosque of Fatieh, the most fanatical quarter of Stamboul, where inflammatory speeches were made by several Mussulman priests, who advised a rising against the Christians.
    When the news of further Turkish defeats was received the authorities ordered the state of siege to be made more strict. The bridges between Galata and Stamboul are now not opened until several hours after dawn.