New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-27
GREEKS DEFIANT STILL.
REPORT THAT THE CONCERT OF THE
POWERS HAS BEEN BROKEN

COr'NT MURAvIEFFS FIRST DIPLOMATIC TRI-
sTrRs UP MORE STRIFE ON THE ISLAND.
Athens Feb 26.-The popular Indignation
against the great Powers shows signs Of wan
Ing and II the people had their way they would
fight with arms In their hands against the COM
hlned forces Of Europe in defence Of their right
10 protect the Christians in Crete 1t is not alone
among the people that this feeling prevails. Par
Mamentary and official opinion strongly favors
resistance 10 the demands of the Powers The
toint note addressed to the Greek Government
has not yet been delivered. and the delay is
explained Only the Russian. Austrian and Ger
man Ministers have been instructed by their
Governments concerning the note
1t is reported that one Of the Powers has with
drawn from the concert II this is true 1t Will
leave matters in status quo. and will break up
the concert the efforts Of which have been di-
reced TO overawing Greece by threats.
London. Feb ga Greek firm doing business
in London has received telegram from Athens
saying that King George Of Greece has accepted
the demand of the Powers FOR the withdrawal Of
the Greek troops and warships from Crete.
The Vienna correspondent Of The Standard"
and the Berlin correspondent of The Daily
News comment upon a dispatch from st.
Petersburg 10 a news agency here. which claims
10 semi-officially describe Russia's attitude on
the Cretan question The dispatch says that
Russia has ordered Greece 10 recall her fleet and
all her troops from Crete within three days.
other stringent measures are announced. and
the Powers. except Great Britain, are named as
being ready 10 cooperate in their enforcement
The opinion in Vienna and Berlin is that unless
the dispatch is apocryphal. the so-called una
nimity of the Powers is mere farce
The Athens correspondent of The Times tele-
graphs that Prime Minister Delyanns has in
formed him that Greece's decision TO maintain
her army in Crete is irrevocable lut that the
troops will obstain from the offensive. They
will only protect the Christians. Greece will not
declare against Turkey unless the Turks in
wade Thessaly or the Powers render the position
Of the Greek troops in Crete unbearable.
The correspondent adds that the Roman Cath
Ole Archbishop of Athens has telegraphed 10 the
Pope. asking the Pope mediate between
Greece and the Powers.
Paris. Feb. 26-The "Matin' says that the
scheme for the settlement Of the Cretan difficulty
ly requiring the withdrawal of the Greek troops
and later Of the Turkish troops. and granting au-
tonomy TO the island. outlined by Lord Sails
bury & the British House Of Lords yesterday
was originally propOunded by Russia, and was
the first diplomatic success achieved by Count
Muravieff the new Russian Minister Of Foreign
Affairs
Berlin. Feb 26-The National Zeiung' says
that the plan for the pacificatiOn Of Crete by
granting autonomy to the island was proposed
by Russia and agreed 10 by Germany without re-
serve Austria and France were the next to ac-
cept the proposal. and the adhesion of Great
Britain was received last Of all.
Canea Feb 26-Most of the foreign warshfps
that were lyin-- in the harbor here have gone to
suqa ray. wnere there is a better anchorage
than here II is likely. however. that their
presence here will again be required. as the sit
uati0n has become more critical than ever be-
fore and II would not be surprising If a conflict
should occur. In one respect the interpositon
Of the Powers has had bad effect, in that II has
led the Moslems to believe that Europe is back
Of them in their combat with the Christians. AS
q result. there are this afternoon 5000 Moslem
fighting men, besides the Turkish soldiers all
heavily armed. paradlng the streets of the city
and demanding the blood of the Christian dogs"
who have dared 10 question the right OF the
Turks to rule them. The combined forces that
have been landed by ne several Powers number
only 500 men. and il IS believed that without the
aid Of the warships they would prove OF no aVaii
in preserving order in the city.
The popular PASSION has been added TO by
Jsman Pacha. the Acting Governor who has
circulated false stories 10 the effect that the
Greek troops are mutilating Mosem children
The Governor knows these stories to be untrue
ana apparently his only object is to create among
the Moslems deeper hatred Of the Christians and
70 excite further the desire for revenge He IS
carrying matters with high hand, and 1t is
likely that the Powers will nave to intervene 10
check his ardor in behalf IF the Turks. Accom-
panied by an armed body Of Turks. he LEFT Can
da to-day and occupied strategic positions
in the vicinity Of the city. from which ne at
tackled the Christians. causing serious losses to
them. The commanders Of the warships remain
irg In the harbor protested 10 the Governor
against his breaking the armstice Lut the pro-
ttst was UNDECIDED. The admirals commanding
the foreign fleets have Leen Informed OF lsInailH
action. and there is much speculation as to the
course they Will pursue.