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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25

BOY sald toucneu MIN deeply. It may
have been an expression of that secret
faith the lad seemed to have. Anyhow,
when he went away they tell me that
tears were streaming down the face of
the big governor.
This recital of this simple incident
will be the first intiruation to many, no
doubt, that President Cleveland spent
a part of his early life teaching the
blind.
Cleveland and the Deaf Politician.
When Cleveland was first elected
president there was q certain deaf poll
tician-a deadly and inveterate bore
who came often to give him advice.
Once, when he had talked and talked,
and covered and recovered his subject
for more than an hour, the president
became very nervous and was shouting
yes" and ives" to the man at every
sentence in the vain hope that ne would
let go. After an hour or so Mr.. Cleve-
land motioned TO Lamont. who came up
CLOSE behind him. Then, between yes"
and no TO the deaf man, he said to
here somehow or he'll kill me-"
Lamar and His "CIerkship."
While trouble was on with the cat
tlemen who had driven their stock into
Oklahoma before its formal opening,
and the administration was wondering
how to get them out, Lamar was in
structed to prepare proclamation. In
due time the southern statesman sub
mitted the result of his labor at cabi-
net meeting, and he thought it one OF
the most careful efforts of his life. After
1t was read the various members of the
cabinet expressed their approval.
That covers the point very well"
said the president fnnlly-"very well
indeed-but don't you think that first
paragraph would be little more fiexi-
bic and satisfactory if it read like this ?''
Then he took-a pad and wrote new
paragraph and read it, and they all
agreed that it was better.
"Now," said he. "as to that second
paragraph, what would you think Of
changing it so as to make it a little
milder?" And he submitted his OWL
idea of the proper wording, which all
agreed was better.
Then other changes were made until
but a fragment of the original was left
unscathed.
Il never thought" said Lamar. who
had an English method OF pronouncine
certain words, Il never thought that
I'd be O clark to any man, but I made
up my mind TO be satisfied with a mere
clarkship after that
sherman Not at All Slow
John Sherman is hard man to inter.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25

Did you ever Know,~ said Curtis In
talking with me the other day, that q
man is shorter at night than he is In
the morning. and that a man Is also
shorter in middle life than in his you'll?
It's fact" he continued, that man
loses quite a bit of his length in the
course of n days work. Did you know,
too, that anyone may add considerably
to his stature by lying in bed for d
week? That is trick that men some
times resort to who are little short of
the required length in order TO get into
the army. 1 will not undertake to say,
r the gain thus made is permanent, but,
that it is real there Is no doubt in tho
world" s.
A Moment That Made History.
The hero Of Fort Fisher gave me an
interesting account yesterday Of his
leaving the farm up in northern New.
York. II was a mere boy" said he.
''and had just finished harvesting. l
had thrown the last sheaf of oats on
the wagon and told the man that he
might drive to the barn and that I.
would follow and put up the fence.
Now said to myself. as followed
the wagon. that hired man is stronger
than you are and as good farmer as
you can ever hope to be. He is getting
S13 month. and that's good pay. If
you manage the farm you can probably
do little better than that. but not
much My fate was decided in that
short walk to the barn. I saw my
father waiting for me at the door and
1 though as came near Of what I.
should say to him.
Father said I, Tn going to
school, and that was about the end of
my farming"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25
TAKE THE MISSOURI

PACIFIC, KANSAS AND NEBRAS-
KA LIMITED" FOR ST. LOUIS.
Leave Wichita at 2:10 p. m, arriving
at st. Louis next morning 7:20, making
direct connections with all lines east
No change of cars. Elegant service.
City Ticket Office ia North Main street.
GENERAL STEAM SHIP AGENCY.
MO. PAC. TICKET OFFICE,
LII North Main Street,
Wichita. Kansas.
We can sell you through Railway and
steamship tickets to all points in the
world.
We are agents for the following lines
of Ocean steamship companies, and keep
the original tickets always on hand. so
that upon purchasing we can hand them
10 you at once.
American Lin>New York to South
ampton.
American Line-Philadelphia to Liver
pool
Anchor Line-New York to Glasgow.
Cunard Line-New York to Liverpool
North German Lloyd-New York 70
Southampton, Bremen, Genoa, Naples,
Gibraltar. Austria. China and Japan.
White Star Line-New York to Liver
pool, Cape Town, South Africa and
South American points.
We else make a speciality OF prepaid
ocean tickets. So that any one desiring
10 pay for a ticket here to bring over
their friends from the Old countries can
40 so safely and cheaply. We attend TO
the delivery OF the ticket on the other
side. e. E. BLECKLEY,
p and 7. A.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25
STORIES ABOUT BIG MEN,
Bits Of Personal Gossip Picked Up
in Washington.
A Story from the White House Break.
fast Room President Cleveland
and the Deaf PoIftician-How
to Grow Tall.
rCopyrieht. 1871

Copyright, 1871
Washington.-I heard this at q club
| dinner the other evening, and it ought
to go around the world. The scene OF
the story was the breakfast-room of the
white house. Mrs. Cleveland was sit
ting at the table with the children, and
the following dialogue preceded the
coffee.
Mrs. Cleveland-We shall have to
leave this lovely home before long, my
child.
Ruth-Why, mamma?
Mrs. observation-disclosures papa will no
longer be president.
Ruth-But he'll be my papa, won't
he?
Cleveland and the Blind Boy.
One day an elderly man came to Mr..
Cleveland's house when he was gov
ernor of New York, leading his son, a
blind boy, and bringing letter Of in
PRODUCTION to the governor. The secre-
tary took the letter in to Mr.. Cleveland
while the two waited. There was look
of excitement and anxiety on the face
of the unfortunate boy. Presently the
secretary returned and babe them en-
ter.
"This boy comes from a school where
you were once teacher" said the man
as he came to Mr.. Cleveland's desk.
''He was blind from his birth and he
has heard so much about you and has
SO often begged me to bring him here
that have had to do it"
There were tears in the sightless eyes
of the boy, and no doubt he thought
that if he could stand in the presence
of so great man he would surely be
able to see him.
"Come closer, my boy" said the gov
ernor as he laid his hand on the head
that rose not far above his knees. 81
remember very well the days spent
teaching the blind, and l have very
tender feeling for them"
Then he talked few moments with
his little visitor. and something that the
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25
Opening Of Crescent Hotel
Eureka Springs, Ark,
March !, 1897.

March /, 1897.
On March 1st, the Crescent Hotel, at
Eureka Springs, Arkansas, viii be OPEN
ed for the season Of 1897.
For the Opening Entertainment, on
The night OF March I'd, there viii be a
grand ball rendered by the Management
OF the Crescent Hotel For this open
ing entertainment the Frisco will sell an
especially low reduced round trip ticket
10 Eureka Springs and return, from
Wichita, il order to enable all to par
ticipate in this enjoyable occasion. Tick
cts Will be on sale March 1st and I'd; the
final limit for returning being March
18th, at rate of Five dollars and fifty
cents $3.50
The advantages OF Eureka Springs as
a health resort, are exceptionally fine,
ind this exceedingly low rate should en-
able every one to investigate for them
selves.
For further information call on, or adj
dress, Z. c. HOAG,
City Ticket Agent, Frisco Line, Corner
Main street and Douglas avenue, Wich-
ita, Kan.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25
MORE DISCRIMINATION.

The Discovery Made by . Man Who Wa
on the Alert for an Afront.
There was that about has attire and
his manner which showed that al
though OF African descent. he was fully
alive TO the respect due him as citi-
zen Of the United States and Al equal
voter at the polls. The salesman IN
the mems furnishing store fastened
10 learn bis wishes ard ventured 70
wish him good morning" in spite Of
his naughty glare
What con we do fo- you to-day -:
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25
CRIPPLE CREEK.
THE GREAT GOLD FIELD OF THE
NINETEENTH GENTRY

Is easily reached via the Great Ms
souri, Pacific Railway. ether by way Of
Pueblo or Colorado Springs. or both.
Colorado express leaves Wichita daily al
Sis p. m. arriving az Pueblo or Colorado
Springs for breakfast Cripple Creek is
only few hours ride from Pueblo OF Col
orado Springs.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25

THROUGH TOURIST SLEEPING
CAR TO CALIFORNIA,
Commencing Wednesday, Nov 4th,
and on EVERY WEDNESDAY there
after, TOURIST SLEEPING CAR,
personally conducted, will be attached TO
train leaving Wichita via THE GREAT
ROCK ISLAND ROUTE" at 7:l5 p M.
running THROUGH TO CALIFORNIA
WITHOUT CHANGE via Fl. Worth
and FL Paso.
Very low rates and excellent accom-
modation. HAL s. RAY, D. p. 4.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25
ETT-FITZSIMMONS ATHLETIC
EXHIBITION, CARSON CITY,

NEW, MARCH II, 1897.
Fer the above occasion the SANTA FE
ROUTE will sell round trip tickets 10
Carson City and return, rate $500.
Dates of sale, March Is and IA. Final
Limit, March %. For further informa-
tion call upon or address
Phone 49,. w. -TORREY, Agent.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25
CALIFORNIA LIMITED.
SANTA EE ROUTE.

The Santa F'e Route has resumed Its
Celebrated California Limited Train as a
semi weekly, passing Newton Thursdays
and Sundays, and reaching Los Angeles
from Wichita in about fifty hours. The
equipment is OF superb vestibuled Pull
man Palace Sleeping and Buffet Smoking
Cars and Dining Car. Most luxurious
service via any line. Another express
train carrying Palace and Tourist Sleepers
runs daily for California.
". TORREY, Agent.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25

I have given Chamberlain Cough
Remedy a fair test and consider it one
Of the very best remedies for Group that
have ever found. One dose has always
been sufficient. although 1 use it freely.
Any cold my children contract yields
very readily 10 the medicine. I can con-
scientiously recommend it for Group and
colds in children.-Geo. E Wolff, Clerk
of the Circuit Court, Fernandina, Fla.
Sold by druggists.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25
-Cny sne~cox Ism.

Mother-Why did you accept Charlie
from among all the young men who
have paid you attention?
Daughter-Because he was the only
one who had the good taste to propose.
-Deroit Free Press.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25
FRISCO LINE"
ST. LOUIS & SAN FRANCISCO RAIL-
ROAD COMPANY,

This company now have on sale single
and round trip tickets 10 Eureka Springs,
Ark, at very low rates. For further
information call on or address
f. c. HOAG,
City Ticket Agent, corner Main and
Douglas Avenue. or Ticket Agent, IN
ion Depot.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25
FACTS WORTHY OF STRONG
EMPHASIS

The time from Wichita 70 81. Louis
via Santa Fe route and Kansas City in
cluding thirty minutes lay over at Kan
sas City. is only 15l4 hours. making the
actual running time 1474 hours. This Is
the quickest time 10 ST. Louis. Smooth
track, elegant equipment and every
thing for comfort.
II going 70 81. Louis or beyond Try
the quick time Santa Fe Route.
Phone 139. ". TORREY. Agent
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25
REMEMBER WELL AND BEAR IN
MIND

That the Missouri Pacific railway is the
shortest and quickest route to all Colo
RADIO points. Leaves Wichita at Sis
p. m, arriving at Pueblo 1850 a. m, Col
orado Springs $40 a. m, and Denver at
II noon. One hour quicker than any
competitor. Summer tourist tickets
now on sale. City ticket office ia North
Main street. Telephone 211.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25
How He Found Out.

81 know now" remarked the young
man who was sued for breach of prom.
Use. "why they CALI it 'courting!'
Bits.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25
ARE YOU GOING TO KANSAS CITY -?
REMEMBER THE MISSOURI Pa

CIFIC RAILWAY COMPANT
is the only line that runs a strictly
Wichita Kansas City train leaving
Wichita at go p. II. arriving a; Kan
Sss City mex; morning a; 20. This
train e made gp a Wichita md there
fore always leaves On tine. Nice chair
cars and Pullman sleepsrs.
Notice tne leaving tine. and ire next
time you x 20 Kansas City take The
Missouri Pacific Always CT time
Never late Fine equipment. Lesves
wichita a. a reasonable hour and az
rives al Kansas City neither too late
nor too early Depot corner Ssco15 and
Wichita streets
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
3ne i.s- IS
NZZzzSm H :.iis
FRISCO LINE
ST LOUIS AND SAN FRANCISCO
RAILROAD COMPANY.

Presidential Inauguration Ceremonies,
Washington, u. c.
Fer this event the Frisco Line will sell
tickets, Wichita, Kan, To Washington
II. c. and return. at one first-class stan
daid fare for the round trip
Tickets viii be on sale March LIST and
I'd Good returning until March 10th.
1897
For further information call on or ad-
dress. = g I4oAC
City Ticket Agent. corner Main street
and Douglas avenue Wichita. Kan.
ONE FARE ROUND TRIP To WASH
1NGTON. u. c.
TAKE THE GREAT ROCK ISLAND
ROUTE ONLY A. HOURS. Il
MINUTES.
With out one change Of train. Leave
Wichita 9:3A a. n. arrive at Washinr-o,
6.l1 second morning. Tickets on sale
March LIST and ID. Good 10 leave Wash
inston returning. March S. THE ROCK
ISLAND" either via Chicago or s..
Louis, is the oest line.
HAL 5. RAY. n. p
none lSe. Wichita. Kan.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25

THE ROCK SLAND ROUTE Is n,
ONLY LINE running through SLEEP
Frs and CHAIR CARS from WICHITA
To CHICAGO WITHOUT CHANGE.
Res: Inc esst and zfs.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails 20 cure. Csc.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25
KANSAS CITY TO CINCINNATI
WITHOUT CHANGE OF CARS.

w ITO Il N"tH<k-SS111 Of ~-htksJ.
The Wabash railroad is now running
through cars 70 Cincinnati on their fast
mail train, leaving Kansas City at $50
every evening, making practically no
change of cars from Kansas City to
Louisville. Cincinnati. Washington,
Baltimore and Philadelphia, and short
ening the time 10 all above places from
five 10 eight hours. The Wabash is the
only line that does this
II. ". GARLAND,
Western Passenger Agent.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25
FRISCO LINE.
ST. LOUIS & SAN FRANCISCO RAIL-
ROAD COMPANY

HOMESEEkERS' EXCURSIONS
On January and 19, February ard
is, March and IS. April 8 and 20, May
( and IS, 1897, respectively. this lire viii
sell homeseekers' excursion tickets 10
points in Arkansas, Oklahoma. Texas
nda New Mexico. For full particulars
call on or address. z. c. HOAG,
City Ticket Agent, corner Main and
Douglas Ave, or Ticket Agent, Union
Depot.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25

TIE best way 20 Colorado IS over The
Santa Re route. The fast t-sin which
leaves Wichita az 90 ?. n. arrives a;
Coiorsdo points the hex; morning. For
Information call OF OF address
". ToRREY. Agent.
Phone -. Douglas Avenue Deoc.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25
WICHITA TO ST. LOUIS.
IN SIXTEEN HOURS AND FIFTY
MINUTES VIA MISSOURI

The Kansas and Nebraska Limited
train leaves Wichita daily at 2:10 p m.
and arrives at st. Louis next morning a.
40. No need Of hurrying yourself 10
catch a morning train. Eat your dinner
at home. Take your afrer-dinner nap.
after which you can take the Missouri
Pacific Flyer and reach St Louis for
breakfast. Same time as though you had
left on a morning train Quick time.
Elegant service. City Ticket ONCE ia
North Main street.
HOMES IN TEXAS COAST COUNTRY.
For full information regarding fru;r.
vegetable and field crop farms located in
the coast country of Texas, apply TO G..
T. Nicholson, G.. p. A, A. T. & 5. F. Ry.,
Chicago.
Texas offers tempting inducements TO
the honeseeker. Investigate for oursef
Excursion rates via Santa Fe Route.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25
HoMEsEEKER'S EXCURSION.

On Jan. and 19, Feb. and Is. March
2 and Is, April and 20, May 4 and Is
THE GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE
will sell excursion tickets to points in
Arkansas, Indian Territory, Oklahoma,
Texas, Louisiana and Arizona at ONE
FARE PLUS $500 ROUND TRIP. For
particulars address HAL S. RAY,
Phone 1870 D. p. A.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25
CoRBETT Us. FITZSINIMONs


For the Champions Contest, THE
GREAT ROCK ISLAND will make
rate Of $500 from Wichita and Missouri
river points u Carson City and return.
Tickets on sale March u and Is, good
until March p for return.
THE DAVIES SPECIAL TRAIN will
run through via THE ROCK ISLAND"
and persons wishing to join may do so
e. Mcfarland. For full information adj
dress HAL :, RAY, d. PA.
Phone 40. Wichita, Kan.
WASHINGTON, d. c., MARCH FOUR.
PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION
CEREMONIES.
Round trip tickets on sale at Santa Fe
Ualoa depot. March LIST and Cd. until
noon train Of the ID. Rate one fare for
tde round trip. Final limit March 10th,
1897. Choice OF route
Phone 1S9. w. TORREY, Agent
WASHINGTON, D. c., AND RETURN
FOR HALF FARE
VIA THE
MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY.
Tickets on sale March LIST and End
good TO return March 10th. Leaving
Wichita at 2:l0 p. m. passengers will
arrive at Washington second day-noon
less than Is hours enroute, and only
one change of cars. Night train leaves
Wichita at 80 p. m. arriving at Wash
inSton 200 a. m, For further particu-
lars call at our city ticket Office ia y.
Main street, Wichita, Kansas.
L. L. BLECKLEY.
Telephone oil p. A.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25
Frisco LINE

To ST. Louis and all points east. The
only line running through Pullman Buff
fet sleepers from Wichita 10 81. Louis
without change. City ticket Office cor
ner Main and Douglas.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25

Tickets on sale at Lawrence's
Drug Store, 1o2 E. Douglas Ave.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25

ECHANGE STABLES
Exchange Stables at Orlando and
Saltwater. Make a specially OF carry
ing passengers between these points.
Also do general livery business. TRAY
cling mems patronage solicited.
SHIVELY, VAN WYKE & SHIVELY.
GOOD ADVICE
TAKE THE SANTA FEE
for
CRIPPLE CREEK;
II is the
BEST ROUTE.
Phone $50. W. TORREY. Agent.
Ofice-Douglas Avenue Station.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25
HoMESEEKERS' EXCURSIONS VIA
SANTA FE ROUTE.

March and ls April Q and 20 and MAY
and IS. the Santa Fe Will sell excursion
tickets 10 points IN Arkansas, Arizona. In
dian Territory. Louisiana, New Mexico.
oklahoma and Texas al rate OF one-fare.
Plus 500. round trip. For further infor-
nation call on or address
w. TORREY. Agent
Phone l39.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25
DO YOU KNOW


That the Frisco line CSt. Louis and
San Francisco rsiIroail Is positively
the only Line running two daily through
passenger trains from Wichita 20 ST.
Louis without change. leaving Vich-
tia a. i22.-.5 p. m. and I0:lo a. II. arTlv-
:ng in s.. Louis a. rs a m. and go
p. m. The equipment of these trains
IS first class in every particular. cor
sis;ing % eisgan; reclining chair cars
tseats free1 and Pullman Palace Draw
ing Room Sieepers.
it you are going beyond s. Louis re-
member that connection with ell lines
fer the east. northeast and southeast Is
made n The msgnlfcen; new Grand Tn
ion station ST. Louis. the large. s1t
santsonsst passenger station IN the
world.
Fur siesE!as car 5sTths and all i1fo--
NATION r<lauve . rats. routes. etc.
call OF - address Iscke: Agent. Gomez
Main ard Douglas, 9. Dougiz. Avenue
station
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25
ADVICE To MOTHERS

ADVICE To MOTHERS
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
should always be used for children
Iee1hing- /, soothes the child. sof;eEs
the gums. sllsys all pain, cures wind
colo. and IS the best remedy for diar-
ri.oea- Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
Used ~ millions OF mothers.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25
REMEMBER THIS:
THAT THE

REhENbER If1ISs
THAT THE
SANTA FE ROUTE
RUNS A TRAIN FROM WICHITA TO:
Kansas City in...... hours. 1s minutes
Chicago in......23 hours, . minutes
ST. Louis in......15 hours, % minutes
Cincinnati in.........24 hours. % minutes
Louisville ln..-......2t hours, IA minutes
Arriving at Cincinnati and Louisville
before noon
Time to al. points East and Southeast
correspondingly quick.
Most Popular Line to All Points
Phone 139. W. TORREY, Agent.
Through tickets. baggage checked,
maps, time tables and full information
about the Santa Fe Route and Frisco
Line can be obtained from their ticket
Office at Douglas avenue station. which
is open until 10:40 p. m. every day. Al
questions cheerfully answered
". TORREY, Agent.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25

FRISCO LINE
ST. LOUIS AND SAN FRANCISCO
RAILWAY COMPANY.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-25
OA9roR1A.

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REMEMBER

Phone -. Douglas Avenue
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-14
SPARK OF WAR IN CRETE
MAY SET EUROPE ABLAZE
NOTE OF GREECE TO THE POWERS lTANTAMOUNT TO
DECLARATION OF HosTILITIEs

LONDON, Feb. 13.-All Europe Is
watching the Cretan fireworks display
with the greatest anxiety, as a spark
may set all Europe ablaze. Everybody
is agreed that the present moment is
the most critical since the powers in
tervened in Turkish affairs The dar
ing action Of Greece in sending Prince
George with a torpedo flotilla to Crete
has caused a tremendous fiutter in the
European cabinets. Telegraphic dis
patches on the subject have been fly
ing across the continent between the
different governments and their en-
bassies. Unusual activity prevails at
the British foreign office. kilograms
from the East have arrived in rapid
succession, and the Marquis of Sails
bury yesterday had special interviews
with the Russian, Austrian and Ger
man ambassadors. The Importance Of
these conferences can be gauged by the
fact that Count Won HatZfeldt, the Ger
man ambassador, went to the foreign
office, although he was in such feeble
health that he was unable to meet the
eX-EmpresS Frederick on her arrival
in London yesterday and had to be
carried upstairs at the foreign office.
The Greek note to the powers, 1usti-
flying the attitude of Greece towards
Crete, is couched in such strong terms
as to be regarded in official circles here
as almost tantamount to a declaration
Of war against Turkey. The note ac-
cused the Turkish troops of siding with
the Mussulmans. said that the Turkish