The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-02-19
TIMELY PROTEST.
Sir William Harcourt Begs England Not
to Prevent Liberation of Crete.

Sir william Harcourt Begs England Not
to Prevent Liberation of Crete.
London, February 1s.-Sir VIM. Vernon
Harcourt, the leader of the Liberal party.
has sent telegram to the Liverpool Re-
form club in whichThe says, 81 earnestly
trust the government will not employ the
forces of-the crown to prevent the liber-
alton of Crete. Such proceedings would
be universally condemned by the British
nation. The Earl of Kimberley, who
was secretary of state for foreign affairs
in Lord Rosebery's cabinet, sent de-
spatoh of similar tenor to the club.
The Massacre Announced in Constanti-
nople.
Vienna, Feb. 1S.-The Neue Freie
Presse says that 1000 Moslems were
massacred at Sitia, town in the eastern
extremity of Crete. Of all Mohammedan
residents of the place only % escaped.
The paper adds that the Greek forces
are surrounding eight Moslem villages
on the Island. The foregoing is Officially
announced in Constantinople where the
intelligence has created much excite
ment.
Everything Quiet at Canea.
Canea, Crete, Feb. 1s.-Everything was
quiet here this morning. The foreign
marines who are in occupation of the
town are still flying their respective flags,
but the Greek flag has been lowered from
the Greek consulate in compliance with
the notice sent to the consul by the
European commanders yesterday. The
Turkish troops have occupied fortified
positions around the town with the CO.
operation of the Eur opean officers.
The mutilated corpse of sister of the
Russian vice consul has been found lying
on the ground at Halepa, The discovery
Of the BODY has created an intense feel
ing of indignation among the foreigners
here.
Russia Puts in a Word.
Sofia February I'M. De Tcharyko.
the X ussian diplomatic agent, has been
Gar desires The Bulgarians should not
help the agitation in Macedonia against
the Turks, AMI tire Burgarlan authori-
ties should not allow bands to c-oss from
their own country into Macedonia to aid
the malcontents there.
Turkish Reserves Called Out.
Constantinop1e, February 18.-The
government has called out "a, 900 reserves
in the Provinces of Broussa and Ire
bizond.
Best Wishes of Boston Athletic Club.
Bos on, February 1s.-The Boston
Athletic association, which was repre-
sented at the Olympian games, today
cabled King George Of Greece it's best
wishes for his success in Greece.
A Rumor From Athens.
Athens. February 1s.-It was rumored
here tonighs that Greek troops had occu-
pied the town of Sitia. Up to late hour
no confirmation of the rumor could be
obtained.
Turkey an Outlaw Says Glads tone.
London, February 18,-The Chronicle
telegraphs Mr.. Gladstone in the South
of France asking his opinion OF the pro-
posal that the powers should block the
Pierus In reply Mr.. Gladstone tels-
graphs: 81 detest the whole idea of
using force in behalf of Turkey which
has kecome an outlaw"
King George telegraphed the Cretan
committee in London, thanking 1T for
the support it has given him. In his de-
spatch the king says: - am doing my
best to protect the Greek people who
have been suffering and fighting since
1891, to obtain liberty and union with
Greece
The correspondent of the Times at
Canea telegraphs that the insurgents
have intimated to the consuls their in
tention to attack Halepa Immediately.
The Times dispatches appear to place the
report of the massacre at Sarakimos be-
ond doubt. The victims included 20
xuouoD and fl uhjIdron.s