Evening journal., 1897-03-08
GREECE'S HEROIC REPLY
viii Resist the Coercion of the
European Powers.
REFUSE TO WITHDRAW FROM CRETE

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HeiIenes wfl Not Abandon Their Core
liEionists to lie Slaughtered by TURKS.
Greek Victory on Macedonian Frontier.
Anti-TurkIsh Mass Meeting In London.
ATHENS. March SIT is asserted that
the answer of Greece TO the identical note
of the powers, as agreed upon by the cabin
ct and approved by King George is re-
fusal to recall the Greek feet and troops
from Crete on the ground that the recall
would be signal for pillage, incendiarism
and murder. The complete text will not
be known until it is presented to the en-
bassadors of the powers
Though the exact character of he Greek
reply 20 the powers is not yet made known
il is understood that in addition TO the
ground of refusal to comply because Of the
fear Of pillage, incendiarism and murder
in Crete the note points out that the Gre
tans, who alono should be reg irdcd as en-
titled to determine their fate, have declared
their unalterable resolution TO be annexed
70 Greece as the only solution that will
finally pacify the island.
In diplomatic circles it is said that the
Greek answer may lead to negotiations
based upon q proposal for o-operatiop,
which has been presented by France
1t is stated that King George has sent
orders TO Colonel Vassos, commanding the
Greek forces in Crete, to hol ] all positions
now occupied by him. The king is still
here, and the date of the departure Of the
crown prince for the frontier has not been
fixed. Every effort is being made to con
centrate the Greek troops on the Turkish
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the Greek coast can be effected.
The Plinghonesla publishes telegram
stating that band of i20 Macedonians
and Epirotes came into collision yesterday
at khania, six hours march from Greve-
ma, with a strong Turkish detachment.
Chief Takis, commanding the Macedoni-
ans, attacked the Turkish position toward
evening and Is reported to have captured
1t after an all night fight.
Foreigners Leaving Athens.
Some of the members Of the foreign To-
cations and other foreign residents have
already left the city, and it is reported that
several Of the legations have advised all
foreigners to leave Greece. This has caused
painful feeling on the part Of the Greek
public, which regards it as an unjustiGcd
step, as with the exception of occasional
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foreigners have been treated with all re-
spect and have at no time teen in any dan
ger whatever. Moreover majority of the
foreign residents are known to favor the
Greek cause
Certainly the aspect of the 1ity is very
warlike. but, considering tho excited state
of the public mind, the people are behav-
ing with moderation and exhibiting mark
cd self control
The trains are bringing in thousands OF
reserves from the provinces, and these are
parading the streets with their accouter-
ments. Squadrons of cavalry and batteries
of artillery traversing the principal thor.
oughfares to embark for Ihessaiy give a
peculiar viyidness to the scene.
Great crowds Join the soldiers in hurrah.
ing for war and proclaiming loyalty e
Greece, to King George and to the govern
ment.
The members of the press Of Athens
have joined in a dispatch TO Admiral Cane
varo, commanding the allied fleets at Kha
mia, expressing surprise that the lives OF
foreign correspondents should be cndan.
Eered. .by tho threats of violence on the part
Of the Mussulman populace and urging
She admiral TO take whatever steps were
necessary to safeguard the lives Of inofen
sive journalists engaged in the honorable
performance of duty under the protection
of the flags of the six grest powers.