River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-25
WOULD WELCOME WAR.
National Feeling Among Greeks
Grows Intense.
ILdignant at the BoDsardment by
the Powers OF the Christian Camp
Near Canea-Rritssh Fleet BE-
gins Its Demo -strstfon.

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the Powers OF the Christian Camp
Near Characterization Fleet BE-
gins Its Demo -strstion.
Canea, Feb. 22.- "a fusillade having
continued ali of Sunday, despite the
warnings OF the foreign admirals, the
united squadron bombarded the in
surgent camp outside of Canea. The
foreign admirals have warned Col. Vas
SOS, the commander of the Greek forces
on the island of Crete. of their intention
to attack his troops with four men-of-
war anchored off his camp, Aghioi Theo-
doroi, should he attempt to advance to
the interior of the island. The chief
Cretan position was a hamlet on a
ridge of hills. 1000 yards from the flag
ship.
Bombnrdment Begins.
At 4:30 O'Clock Sunday afternoon
signals were made to the Dryad, Har-
rier and Revenge, together with one
Italian, one German and one Russian
ship, to open fire on the Cretan posi-
ton, where the Greek flag was hoisted
some days ago. The British ships fired
40 and the foreign ships 30 shells at the
village, and ruined the houses held by
the Cretans. The flag was soon low
cred, and the order cease fire" sounded
after ten minutes. Thereupon the flag
was rehoisted. The rocks around were
crowded with Cretans. The Turks, en-
couraged by the feet, now opened a
lively fusillade, while the Cretans were
removing their wounded. The Cretans
had not replied during the whole per-
Torrance.
Indignation at Athens.
Athens, Feb. 23.-The Indignation
caused by the bombardment of the in
surgent position near Canea by the for
eign war ships has increased, and the
action of the powers is denounced on
every hand rs gross outrage and a
wanton disregard of the rights of
Greece. A very largely attended indig-
nation meeting was held Monday at
which strong protests were made
against the interference of the powers,
who, it was declared, were pitting their
might against Greek right. The speak
ers vehemently asserted that the coun-
try was now more firmly resolved than
ever TO spend its blood and treasure for
Crete.
Would Welcome War.
The audience was carried away by
the warlike words of the speakers, who
were frequently interrupted by cries
for war. There is no denying the fact
that the whole Hellenic people are in a
temper which would make war well
come even against overwhelming odds.
They are determined to uphold Greek
rights and honor, and will persist in
helping the Christians in Crete, not
withstandipg the attitude of the pow
ers in supporting the Turks. 1t is re-
ported that Col. Smolentz, minister
of war, has resigned. NJ. Skouzes, min
lister of foreign affairs, visited the for
eign ministers and protested against
the bombardment and the consequent
encouragement of the Turks. 1t is
stated that several Christians were
killed or wounded by the shells fired by
the foreign war ships, and that great
havoc was done to property.
Dritons Are Angry.
London, Feb. 23.-Amid the cries of
shame it was admitted by Salisbury's
representative in the house of commons
Monday night that the British fleet had,
under virtual instructions f. the
British government, bombal >.~d the
Christian force which is seeking to
throw off the dominion of Turkey in
Crete. Under Secretary Curzon FASTENED
to add alphabetically that the report
that any shots had been fred at the
Greeks was a base falsehood.
Combatauts Won't Negotiate.
Canea, Feb. 23.-The British, Italian
and Russian consuls, who recently went
To Selinos to inquire into the situation
there, returned Monday, bringing with
them 10 Mussulmans who feared to
remain in the town. The consuls state
that they were unable to negotiate with
the combatants, who were resolved to
fight TO the end. Both sides, Moslems
and Christians, refused to be hampered
with prisoners, and therefore massacred
all their enemies who fell into their
hands.
The consuls proceeded to Canada on
board ship. The Christians there. al
though advised of their arrival, fired on
the consuls, in spite of the white flag of
truce which they carried. The consuls
returned to Selinos, where the Chris
tians occupied fresh positions. Here.
also, the consuls were fired upon, the
shots falling around the ship
The insurgents have rehoisted their
flag at Halepa, but they have not fired
on the Turks, who have planted flag
1900 yards from the insurgent position.
Over $1,000 Mos1ems Slain.
London, Feb. GA dispatch to the
Central News from Constantinople says
that official reports from Crete say that
the total number of Moslems, men,
women and children. who have been
killed during the present troubles in
that island is over $1,000, and that 25
Moslem villages have been pillaged and
burned.
Task Given to Italy.
Paris, Feb. 23.-Ths Gaulois says
that the powers have decided to intrust
to Italy the authority to pacify and adj
minister the affairs of the island of
Crete, pending the establishment of
constitutional autonomy for the island.
The Mafhers, Con0re..