The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-26
They Feel Confident of Their Ability to De-
feat the Turks on the Sea, and Look to
Macedonia and Albania for Help.
Extraordinary Efforts by the Turks in
Pushing Troops to the Frontier.
Brutal Treatment of Young Girls Who Testi-
fed Against the Murderers of Their
Father-The Prince of Wales Scare.
THE BELL1GERENr GREEKS.

They Will Insist that the Treaty of Berlin Be
Maintained Inviolate.
LONDON. Jan. 25.-The Greek minister, in an
interview, to-day, respecting the warlike news
pubhshed this morning from Athens. said:
The Greek King. government and people will
fight to the bitter end before they will allow Bull
gara to absorb TO- O0O 600 people belonging to the
Greek race which she will certainly do if the
union OF Bulgaria and Eastern Roumelic is recog
nized Greece is fully entitled to the whole of
Epirus. England is interfering with the rights
and liberties of Greece I am confident that the
Greeks can whip the Turks at sea. AS to the
land defenses of Greece, the moment war is de-
clared Macedonia and Albania will be set in
flames, cutting off the land communication of the
Turks,sand attacks must be made on the seaports.
The Greek government, in reply to the note of
the Marquis of Salisbury, says that the repre-
sentations OF England infringe on international
and diplomatic observances, and declares that
Greece reserves perfect freedom of action. The
answer further says that Greece has not do
clared war, nor has she given cause for England
to interfere regarding her attitude. Bulgaria
having violated the treaty of Berlin under the
@gis of England, Greece is justified in using ev-
cry means in her power, and even to resort to
arms, If necessary, to obtain the concessions the
treaty of Berlin gave her. Greece will maintain
her claim to Thessaly and Epirus, no matter
what the cost may De, and is prepared to take
the field at the earliest moment and fight to the
bitter end in support of her rights. She is con-
fdent of success. The first movement of Turk
ish troops against Greece will be the signal for
revolt in Albania and Macedonia and Europe
will not look placidly on.
Admiral Lord John Hay, commanding the
Mediterranean squadron, consisting of the Alex
ander, Neptune, Thunderer, Dreadnaught Iris,
Helicon, Carysfort, Cookatrice, Joequette,
Cruiser. Hecla and Superb and has received in
structons as to the course he shall pursue in the
event of it becoming necessary for him to take
action OF, Englands demand of Greece to dsarm.
In thef House of Commons this afternoon
Right HIS Robert Bourke, Political Secretary
of the Foreign Office, in answer to inquiries re-
garding the warlke news from Greece, said that
at the instance of England the six great powers
notified Greece, yesterday, that naval attack
by Greece upon Turkey would not be permitted.
A dispatch frcm Wilhelmshafen, one of the
principal German naval stations on the North
sea, says that the iron-clad Prnz Frederick Karl
is being rapidly fitted out for sea- Her destina-
ton is Piraeus, the port of Athens The Prinz
Friedrich Karl carries sixteen guns of ten tons
each. She is of 6,o0O tons displacement and
$3.50 horse-p power.
The defiant attitude of Greece towards Tur-
key, the news of naval preparations by England
and Germany to compel Greece to desist from
her warike action, and the publication of Lord
Salisbury's note to the Greek government, to-
gether with various rumors including one that
Lord Salisbury meditated resgnnR, had a de-
pressing influence on stocks to day Greek,
Turkish and Egyptian securities each fell per
cent The continental bourses ruled irregular
during the day, but closed slightly steadier.
Great activity exists in Turkish military and
naval circles. Troops and horses are being hur-
ried off for Salonica. The transportation depart
ment is using extraordinary efforts to expedite
the dispatch of troops and munitions of war to
the Greek frontier.
The North German Gazette says: 1.-THE atti-
tude of England with regard to the warlike
preparations by Greece towards Turkey must be
vigorously supported The powers must not
allow that small irebrand state to jeopardize the
peace of Europe"
Depression has been caused at Belgrade by
the announcement that the powers have decided
to coerce Greece. An informal alliance was
only recently arranged between Servia and
Greece 1t is reported the Greek feet has gone
to Salonica.
The Liberals will probably propose that the
government be censured for coercing Greece.
The Cabinet will meet tomorrow Dispatches
are frequently exchanged between London and
Athens, but, so far. without result. The sup.
porters of the Ministry maintain that the danger
OF the situation justified the coercion Of Greece.
Greece has completed her preparations for war,
and is now seeking plausible pretext for con-
aict
Other diplomatic representatives have pre-
sented to the Greek government a note identical
with that presented by the British Minister
The government has made reply similar to the
reply to the British note Frequent warlike
demonstrations are taking place in Athens city
The Greek government organ asserts that Sir
Horace Rumblod, the British minister. in i'm.
parting to the Greek government Premier Sails
bury's note, used language tending to break the
relations existing between England and Greece
A dispatch from Vienna says that Lord Sails
bury's note to Greece was due to the fact that he
had heard that Greece was about to issue letters
of maraue to privateers.
1t is reported at Constantinople that the Greek
feet is going to Crete. The Turkish Cabinet is
sitting. The Porte has dispatched a note to the
powers asking them to assist in q prompt settle
ment of the Grecian difficulty.