19 SEPTEMBER 1903, Page 2

It is positively stated in the Daily Chronicle, and mentioned

as a rumour by other' journals, that the British Government has addressed a strong remonstrance to the Sultan upon the proceedings of his soldiers in Macedonia, and will strengthen its despatch by sending a squadron to Turkish waters. That is well, if it is true; but the situation requires a stronger measure than that. There will be no safety for the Macedonians unless they -Obtain a Christian and irre- movable Governor-General, with a trustworthy local force to support him. While orders can be issued from Constantinople they will be liable, like the Armenians, to unlimited oppression.