Authored by Petrit Latifi
The following article cites a publication by Risto J. Dragicevic which lists the names of Albanians killed by Montenegrin criminals between the years 1882-1892 around the Montenerin-Ottoman border. Some names, though Muslim, have been distorted by Slavic suffixes. It is highly likely that most are Albanians, because the crimes occured aorund the Vilayet of Kosovo. However some names are maybe Bosniak.
“PROTOCOL ON RECONCILIATION BETWEEN THE INHABITANTS OF THE KOSOVO VILLAITE AND THE BORDER TRIBES OF MONTENEGRO FROM THE YEAR 1892
The life of the Montenegrin border tribes was difficult and dangerous for centuries, so it is no wonder that field work sometimes had to be carried out with weapons on their belts, and often the priests were not allowed to leave their weapons even during the church ceremony.
However, at times even the Turkish authorities agreed to stop the almost daily murders and at least for a short time make the life of their border residents bearable, and that is what was done in 1892. Both the Turkish Commissioner Tahir Pasha and the Montenegrin Commissioner Bajo Gardašević then came to the conviction that this could only be achieved with the old folk custom of dying, as they were suggested by the national leaders.
The previously collected data convinced the commissioners that the number of dead and wounded on both sides was approximately equal, and that it was impossible to appease all the bloodshed individually, because in just ten years (1882-1892) there were about 255 killed and wounded Montenegrin and Turkish subjects. For this reason, the commissioners gladly accepted the written proposal of the national leaders, in which they declared that, according to the old folk custom, they “throw a stone into the water and forgive everything that has happened so far on one side and the other.”
If someone were to commit any kind of murder or evil, the national leaders undertook to catch such a person and hand it over to the local authorities, so that they would punish him according to the law. This bill was signed in Vinica on December 19, 1892 by 32 Montenegrin and 34 Turkish heads of state.
Based on detailed data collected and that before logos of national leaders, the commissioners wrote and signed the necessary decision on dying. “When all that was arranged, the decision was read to the entire assembled people and everyone, starting with the commissioner, started throwing stones into the river Lim; in addition, the commissioners and some heads, two each, Turkish and Montenegrin subjects, took and threw a stone.
When throwing stones, the desire and promise was expressed, that all past insults would be forgotten as they (stones) irretrievably disappear in the open water” – says the Russian scientist Pavle Rovinsky, who must have been present at this death.
This important and useful border peace was not to Austria’s liking, and she soon began to work to spoil it, intriguing even to the point where “the Montenegrin prince prepares his way to Prizren, Pejë and beyond,” says Rovinski, and then gives a brief description of the mentioned border treaty.
I am in the unsettled part of the part I found the personal archive of King Nikola in 1939 and copied the original of this interesting border treaty, so I think it is not superfluous to publish it in its entirety. The text is written in two columns parallel to each other in Serbian and Turkish and has 16 sheets of office format. The first 14 sheets were preserved in their entirety, while the right half of the 15th and 16th sheets was torn off.
As a result, one entire column of Serbian text disappeared (around 33 lines), and the end of two more columns of Serbian text was also torn off. If I could, I added some words (the text is in parentheses), while one column of Serbian text can only be added by someone who knows the Turkish language.
Protocol
The mixed Turkish-Montenegrin commission on the reconciliation of everything done so far: blood, wounds, thefts, kidnappings and Agalar quarters between the Kosovo Vilayet and its bordering Montenegrin districts.
Between the Imperial-Ottoman subjects from the Kosovo Vilayet and the Principality-Montenegro subjects bordering this Vilayet, there existed from the earliest times a rusty custom, according to which the subjects of both states killed each other and revenge was taken, and on both sides many murders and wounds took place and much of the world was ruined. This and the actions of His Majesty the Sultan and His Highness the Prince of Montenegro were not pleasant, nor were they in the interest of their friendly relations.
In order to put an end to all these murders and hostilities between the mentioned neighbors and to establish good order and friendship between them, His Majesty the Sultan and His Highness the Prince of Montenegro appointed us, the undersigned commissioners, with their happy message, to calm all this and establish good order among let’s set the same ones.
For this work, according to our need, we convened the heads of both sides of the feuding tribes, from both countries, on August 7, 1892. (1308) in Vinica, and we communicated to them this High and happy command of both High Rulers, and these leaders handed us the lists of their dead and wounded, as follows in this protocol:
List of Albanians killed (with names corrected – my editing)
1.) Hasan Tafil Kastrati, died 5 years ago near Trešnjevo in Vasojeviće; according to Nova Lakićev, he was killed by Šabović from Zabrđe, a cousin of Capt. Jevrem Bakić.
2.) Toko Šutov Vusanjin (Shytov Vuthjani) 7 years ago was killed by a relative of his wife, who was from Montenegro, who brought her relatives and killed him.
3.) Pašo Ademov (Pash Ademi) from Plav, 5 years ago he was walking from Beran to Plav, between Ržanica and Šekular, he was killed by To-pal-Paša.
4.) Osman Redžepov Vusanjin (Osman Rexhep Vuthjani) returning from Pejë, where he had harvested grain, came to Bistrica, where he was killed 5 years ago, at midnight by the soldiers of Rada Mikić.
5.) Bajram Kasin Vusanjin (Vuthjani) from the Gusinj district, went to Grčar, the place of Vjeternik; there on October 13, 1889. kills by commander Uroš Grašić and his company.
6.) Bak-ćor (Bak Corri) from Gusinje, returning from Andrijevica on March 25, 1889. He was killed in Sućeska by Boyo Velišin Kuč, who then defected from Gusinje.
7.) Alija Dema (Ali Dema) from Vusanje (Vuthaj) who went to Pejë three years ago to buy grain, was killed by Rad Mikić’s soldiers in Bjeluha.
8.) Ibiš and Adem, (Ibish and Ademi) sons of Ahmet, from Vusanje (Vuthaj) died three years ago in Meteh; they were killed by Tale and Paun Praščevići.
9.) Hasan Ramov and Šaban Emrov (Hasan Ramovi and Shaban Emrovi) both from Gusinje, were killed three years ago in Suho Potok to Pepić by sub-commander Uroš Grašić and his soldiers.
10.) Sejro Zećirov (Sejro Zeciri) and Alil Arifov (Halil Arifi) both from Gusinje, killed three years ago in Slan Polje by a Veličan.
11.) Redžo Avdulov, (Rexh Advulahi) from Gusinje, died three years ago by an Orahovac in Binci.
12.) Suljo Berićov (Sul Berici) from Martinovići (Martinaj) died one year ago from a Zatrepčan in Radeča mountain.
13.) Jakup Zejnilov, (Jakup Zeneli) from Plav, died 7 years ago in Gradini; he was killed by Radoš Ivanov from Meteh and fled to the Montenegrin border.
14.) Bešić Ibrahimov, (Bes Ibrahimi) from Meteh, died five years ago above his house, killed by Gavr Filipović.
15.) Osman Adži-Jakupov, (Osman Haxhi Jakupi) from Plav, died 8 years ago from the Murinjans, near Plavski Blat, where he was tending his sheep.
16.) Arif Nuradinov (Arif Nuradini) from Plav, was wounded by Murinjan eight years ago.
17.) Šaban Avdul (Shaban Avdyli) bannerman from Gusinje, killed by Krivodoljan in his corral in the town of Budže.
18.) Mehmed Ramov, from Gusinje, the first of the Krivodoljans to die,
19.) Adem, the son of the flag bearer from Plav, was killed in Mali Selo by Montenegrins.
20.) Selmo Alilov (Selman Halili) and Murat Muslij (Musliu), both from Plav, killed by Gavr Filipović in Bogajica.
21.) Asan Arslanov, (Hasan Asllani) from Novšić, (Nokshiq) died three years ago from Veličan.
22.) Arif Sadikov, from Novšić (Arif Sadiki from Nokshiq) died five years ago from Marko Mitrov from Brezojevic.
23.) Omer Ibrahimov,(Omer Ibrahimi) from Plav, was killed in Brezojevice by Živalj from Mašnica.
24.) The wife of Ibrahim Etemov, (Brahim Hetemi) from Plav, wounded by Rzdoš Ivanov from Murin, when the latter died first.
25.) Rustem-Oko, (Rrustem Uka) from Hadžević, died in 1884 by a Šekularac on Javork.
26.) Ahmet-Kurt, from Hadžević, (Ahmet Kurti Haxhaj) was killed when he was the first on Javorka from a Šekular.
27.) Mustaf Tahirov (Mustaf Tahiri) from Hadžević, died in In 1884, from a Šekularac, who took 500 sheep from him.
28.) Ustref Zejnilov (Ustref Zeneli) from Hadžević, was killed in 1884 by Šekularac.
29.) Zejnil-Oko, (Zenel Uka) from Hadžević, died when he was the first of the Šekulars.
30.) Ramo Latov, (Ramë Lata) from Hadžević, wounded year. 1884 from Šekularac.
31.) Hasan Sokol, from Hadžević, wounded year. 1884 from a Sekularac.
32.) Bal-Alija, (Bal Alia) from Hadžević, died in 1885 from Šekularac.
33.) In 1885, the people of Šekular set fire to 20 katuns belonging to Hadžević, burning two minor children and everything else that was in them, and took their 10 horses.
34.) Husein-Selim, from Hadžević, died in 1890; he was killed by the Shekulars.
35.) Ahmet Zejnil, (Zeneli) from Hadžević, wounded in 1890 by Šekularac.
36.) Sadik-Alija, from Hadžević, wounded in 1886 by Veličan,
37.) Rustem Hadži-Osmanov, (Rrustem Haxhi Osmani) from Kućište, died in 1886 from Veličan.
38.) Abdija, son of Abdul Roković from Kućište, (Avdi, son of Abdyl Rroka) died in 1886 from Veličan.
39.) Hustref Sali, from Kućište, died in 1886 from Veličan.
40.) Smail-Kurt, (Smajl Kurti) from Kućište, died in 1886 from Veličan.
41.) Son of Deli-Jusuf, from Kućište, wounded year 1886 from Veličan.
42.) Zejnil-Selim, from Stankaj (Rugova) wounded year. 1886, from Ve-ličan.
43.) Sokol Čelov, (Sokol Cela) from Stankaj, killed in 1887 by Šekularac.
44.) Mula Smail, (Mulla Smajli) from Molai, died in 1887 from Šekularac.
45.) Alija Demo, (Ali Dema) from Vusanje, died in 1887 from She. kulaks.
46.) Hustref Sadrija, from Štovići, died in 1887 from Sekularac.
47.) Salih Turko, (Salih Turku) from Kućište, wounded year 1887 from Ve-ličan.
48.) Fazlija Adem (Fazli Ademi) from Kućište, wounded year 1887 from Veličan.
49.) Husein Zeynilov, (Hysen Zeneli) from Kućište, wounded year 1887 from Veličan.
50.) Demo Rustemov, (Dem Rrustemi) from Kućište, wounded year 1887 from Veličan.
51.) Elez Hajradinov, (Elez Hajradini) from Stara Rugova, wounded in 1887 by Veličan.
52.) Husein Polonica, (Hysen Polinica) from Škrije (Shkrel) wounded year 1887 from Veličan.
53.) Demo Husein, (Dem Hyseni) wounded in 1887 by Veličan.
54.) Smail (Smajl) from Vusanje (Vuthaj) died in 1887 near Rugova between bridges.
55.) Abazaga Adžijašarović, (Abaz agë Haxhia) from Pejë, died in 1885 from Veličan.
56.) Emin Ibrahimov, (Emin Ibrahimi) spahija of Pejë, died in 1885 from Veličan.
57.) Husein Islam, (Hysen Islami) from Istinić (Isniq), died in 1885 from Veličan.
58.) Azam Zubeir, (Azam Zyberi) from Ljubus, died in 1885 from Veličan.
59.) Adem Škrijelj, (Adem Shkreli) died in 1885 from Veličan.
60.) Ibraim Hadži Salihov, (Ibrahim Haxhi Salihu) from Pejë, died in 1887 from Veličan.
61.) Jahča Čolak’s son, (Jaha Collaku) from Pejë, died in 1887 from Veličan.
62.) Sadrija Elez, (Sadri Elezi) from Hadžević, wounded year. In 1887, from Sekularac.
63.) Mehmed Mušović Kapetanović, (Mehmed Musa Kapetani) from Prosken, died in 1882 in the same village by Stevan Drobnjak and his company.
65.) Husein Ramović, (Hysen Rama) from the village of Bleskova, was killed when he was the first of Sokol Kobilica and the Vasiljeva society.
66.) Ago Ramović, (Agë Rama) from Bleskovo, died in 1882 by Vučko Kalapović and his company.
67.) Ibrahim Sulejman, from Breškovo, died in 1882 from Vučko Kalapović and company.
68.) Sheriff Mušo Heldić, (Sherif Musa Heldiqi) from Siga, died in 1882 by Stevan Drobnjak and Vuksan Mijović.
69.) Mumin Heldić Avdula, (Mumin Heldic Avdyllahi) from Žari, died in 1882 in his village by Stefan Drobnjak and Vuksan Mijović.
70.) Etem Ahmet Alicković, (Etem Ahmet Alickova) from Lepanica, died in In 1882, in his village, from the flag bearer Mitra and his company.
71.) Mumin Tahir Heldić and Ibrahim Ćatović, died year In 1882, from his brother Matov and a certain Tomić, both from Sig.
72.) Avdo Mahmutović, from Žari, died in 1882 in Blasički Polje from the army of Serdar Mir and Lazar Bošković.
73.) Shaban Hajrov Drndar, died in 1882 in Lepa-nica by Pelo Tomović and his company.
74.) Mumin Pepić (Mumin Pepaj) and Ahmet Ramov, (Ahmet Rama) killed in 1882 in the village of Prosken by Stevan Drobnjak and his company.
75.) Son of Kredan Bećir, (Kredan Beqiri) died in the field near his house year 1883 by Milutin Minović and Tomović.
76.) Bejto Ramadanov Kapović, (Bejta Ramadan Kapaj?) killed at his home in 1883 by Vlajko Jurišić and his company.
77.) Alil Hamza Brzač,(Halil Hamza) died in 1885 in the village of Prosken by Stevan Drobnjak and Pelo Tomić. 4)
78.). Ibrahim Jašar Kofrč (Ibrahim Jashar Kofraci) died in 1885 in Mojkovac by Milo Tužaljka and Milutin Vasiljević,
79.) Alija Zeynil-aga, (Ali Zejnel Aga) from Pavin Polje, died in 1885 in his house, Tužalba, by Stevan Drobnjak and Vuksan Mijović.
80.) Zeko Lalević, (Zekë Lala) from Buljukba, died in 1885 in Podbić, in his house, by Milutin Mijović and Sava.
81.) Đul Husović, died in 1883 in Štitarica by Nova Tomović and Mališa the flag bearer.
82.) Omer Halil Hadži-Bulić, (Omer Halil Haxhia) killed in Gornji Kolasin by the soldiers of Serdar Mir and Capt. Mirka.
83.) In 1884, eight people were killed by the Kolić fis from Bjelojević on Lake Biograck while fishing, and on the 19th, a ninthe person was injured. They were killed by Mujo Mirov and Mirko Boić with soldiers.
84.) Etem Kolić and his brother Hajdin; Etem was killed, and Hajdin was wounded. 1883 in Polji near the water mill of Tomović and Palević.
85.) Nuško Lalević (Nushko Lala) and Sulejman Karadan, both killed on the Kolasin road by Simon from Lipovo and the Ta-nić company and that year. 1884s.
86.) Sabit Tutić, (Sabit Tuti) from Mojkovac, died in 1883 in his house in Mojkovac by Marko Tomović and Nova.
87.) Muharem Ćatović, (Muharrem Cata) from Štitarica, died in 1882 in Podbić by Mijat Pejović and Mijajlo Stanić,
88.) Zejnil Adem, from Žari, died in 1882 in Štitarica by Vlajko Jurišić and Per Roković.
89.) Dervo Mehmed Kaljić, (Dervish? Mehmed Kali?) killed in Berička Ravna by Jovan from Šaran and the company of Zvizdojević.
90.) Alija, a soldier from the Sadik-age battalion, died in 1888, going from Bijelo Polje to Mojkovac on Rogovo-Krša from the aforementioned.
91.) Zejnil and his brother Selman Kapovići, muhajjars, died in In 1888, from Mat’s brother Sekul and Pelje Tomovic in Kulemikić.
- Ethem Hasić, (Ethem Hasi) migrant, died in 1889, on his field in the village of Mekić by Joksim Kajilica and a certain Živka.
93.) Mekić Kasum Husein (Kasum Hyseni) died in In 1890, in his house in the village of Meki, he was killed by Stevan Drobnjak and Mihović Čolaković.
94.) Selman Kasimov Čaldar (Selman Kasimov Caldari) from Žari, died in In 1890, in the village of Blasica, from the flag bearer Pelović.
95.) Arif Hodžin Tutić, (Arif Hoxha Tuti) from Mojkovac, died in 1890s in the town of Prženištu from the aforementioned.
96.) Etem Smailov Kofrč, from Lepanica, died in 1890 by Tomović from Polje and his company.
97.) Alija and Azir Tupići; Alija was killed, Azir was wounded. 1890 in Mojkovac from the aforementioned.
98.) Mumin Bajrov Balijagić, (Mumin Bajra Bali Aga) was wounded in Lepanica year 1890 from Tomović.
99.) Hajro Mašov Ibrahimović, (Hajro Mashov Ibrahimi) died in the plain of Kamić in his chair from the above-mentioned year in 1888
100.) Zejnil Čakić Kofrč, died in Mojkovac year. 1889 in his house from the aforementioned.
101.) Šaćir Mula-Pašov, from Žari, wounded under his house near the mill with the knowledge of serdar Mir from the same relatives.
102.) Rashid Ganov, from Pavin Polje, was killed in Zuber by Stevan Drobnjak and his company.
103.) Šaćir Pašov (Shaqir Pasha) from Lepanica, was wounded in his house by Poljana Lomović and his company.
104.) Elmaz Zejnil-agin Mušović (Elmaz Zenel Musa) from Prosken, was killed in Proskenska Ravnina by Đorđija Jašković on the orders of Commander Lazar.
105.) Arslan Isović, (Asllan Isa) from Zatok, wounded year 1884 near Lim from Milovan and Baja.
106.) Osman Alilov, (Osman Halili) from Zaton, wounded year. 1885 in his house from the society of Plavšić.
107.) Smail Havadan, (Smajl Havadani) from Kolašin, died in 1883 in Ivanj on the way from Plavšić and his company.
108.) Zeko Mujatović, (Zekë Muja) from Kašić, died in 1883 from Plavšić and company.
109.) Zekerija Abdullah, from Nižnica, wounded year 1883 in Mount Korilo from Plavšić with his company.
110.) Bakhtiar from Trgoviste, died in In 1883, several villages of Ivanja from Plavšić and his company.
111.) Zako Muhtar, from Jalhana, was killed in 1883 by Plavšić and his company.
112.) Ahmet Emrov from the village of Bancelaz, died in In 1882, Milutin Telegraf and his company went to Bukovika mountain.
113.) Sokol Avdul, from Vrbica, died in 1885 in Dvo-rište (sic) in the village of Vrbici from the aforementioned.
114.) Hasan Mulov, from the village of Bajuca, died in 1887 in Bajuca by Đorđija Erić.
115.) Kariman Asan, from Gornje Vrbice, was wounded in 1885 in the town of Dobropolje, Beran district, by Milutin.
Reference
Balkan Academia 