The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-03-03
GREECE AND THE POWERS.
Russia Issues an Ultimatum, But
King George Is Defiant.
Gives Greek Troops Three Days to
Withdraw from Crete-British Pol
icy Announced-Turks Pre-
pare for Trouble.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 26. = Russia,
through the Russian minister at Ath-
ems, M. 4. Onou, has called upon Greece
to withdraw all of her troops and the
fleet from Crete within three days. The
foregoing semiofficial announcement
was accompanied by a long and involved
statement of the motives actuating
! Russia, namely: That, to prevent the
extension of the revolution to other
portions of the Turkish empire imperil-
ing the peace of Europe, a stop must be
put to the action of Greece, which is in
opposition to international law. Be
fore negotiations for future Cretan
constitution can be entered upon, it is
asserted, Russia has resolved to restore
order in Crete. Then, after the Greek
-evacuation, under the protection of the
powers, an autonomous government
would be installed under the suzerainty
of the sultan. In this policy, it is
claimed, Russia is supported by France,
Germany and Austria.
Great Britain's Policy.
London, Feb. 26.-In the house of
lords Lord Salisbury announced that
telegram had been sent to the British
representative at the capital of each of
the combined European powers, the
phraseology of which was as follows:
Inform the government to which you are
accredited that her majesty's govern
| ment propose to make the following declar-
| alton Of the policy they intend to pursue,
| which they believe to be in accordance with
| that of their allies:
| First, That the establishment of ad-
ministrative autonomy in Crete is neces-
sary to the termination of international
| occupation of that island.
| Second, That subject to such system
| Of administrative autonomy Crete ought
to remain portion of the Turkish en-
| pire.
Third That the governments of Turkey
| and Greece ought to be informed of this
resolution.
"Fouth, That if either Turkey or
| Greece should persist in q refusal when
required to withdraw her naval and mill
| tary forces from the island, the powers
should impose their decision by force
Greece Remains Firm.
London, Feb. 27.-Tke Athens CORES
pendent of the Times telegraphs that
Prime Minister Delyannis has informed
him that Greece's decision to maintain
her army in Crete is irrevocable, but
that the troops will abstain from the
offensive. They will only protect the
Christians. Greece will not declare
war against Turkey unless the Turks
invade Thessaly or the powers render
the position of the Greek troops in
Crete unbearable.
Indignation Against the Powers.
Athens, Feb. 81. = The popular in
dignation against the great powers
shows no signs of waning and if the
people had their way they would fight
with arms in their hands against the
combined forces of Europe in defense
Of their right to protect the Christians
in Crete. 1t is not alone among the
people that this feeling prevails. Par
liamentary and official opinion strongly
favors resistance to the demands of the
powers. The joint note addressed to the
Greek government has not yet been de-
iivered and the delay is unexplained.
Only the Russian, Austrian and German
ministers have been instructed by their
governments concerning the note. 1t
is reported that one of the powers has
withdrawn from the concert. If this
is true, it will leave matters in status
quo, and Will break up the concert, the
efforts of which have been directed to
overthrowing Greece by threats.
Turkish Troops Massfng.
Salonica, Feb. 27.-The massing of
Turkish troops and munitions of war
on, the frontier is proceeding with fever
ish haste. All the soldiers on furlough
have been recalled and II batteries of
artillery, q regiment of cavalry and two
battalions of infantry have gone from
here, Monastir and elsewhere to Elias
soma. Two additional battalions of in
fantry have reached Katerina. The re-
liefs from Smyrna, Brusa, Trebizonde
and elsewhere in Anatolia are on their
way here and to the frontier, where
| total of six divisions will be formed,
with headquarters at Elassona. Redjet
Pasha, until now in command at Bag
dad, has been appointed commander in
chief. The cruisers Mycali and Sfak-
Urea have arrived at the Piraeus from
Crete. Grand Duke George of Russia
arrived from Patras on board the Tsar-
evna and leaves at once for an unknown
destination.
Women Fool with a Revolver.
Long Island City, N. Y, Feb. 27.-Mrs.
Annie Marion Brennan, 30 years old,
was accidentally shot and killed by Mrs.
John Delaney in the latter's home at