The herald., 1897-02-16
sixth YEAR. NO. 139


troops or ammunition at those points
| There is no question 1t was drawn up
largely with a view Of being evaded by
the Greeks landing troops at some other
point than the three points stated, with
the result that the powers will be con-
| fronted with fait accompli, which will
then be imediately accepted.
ALREADY ANNEXED.
LONDON, Feb. 16.-The Rome corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail says that
Crete now practically belongs to Greece.
II Turkey accepts the situation the ma
rines will withdraw and Crete de facto
will pass under the sovereignty of
Greece. The Grecian government, >it
is asserted, has signified it's assent to
this arrangement and Prince George and
his fiotilla will be withdrawn from Gre
tan waters.
A dispatch to the Times from Con-
stantinople says the porte is sending a
note threatening to break off diplomatic
relations unless the Greek squadron is
withdrawn from Turkish waters.
A dispatch to the Times from Canea,
dated February Is, says the flight of
Prince Georgi Berovitch, governor Of
the island, and the resignation of Ibra-
him Pasha. brings affairs on the island
OF Crete to crisis. Mustafa Pasha
second in command of the troops, is at
mandant Of the fortress, is disabled by
a wound. Thus both the civil and mill
tary powers are in a state of allegiance
Chaos is complete. Fortunately the
troops behaved we'll, but it Is hard 10
say what may occur at any moment.
Before ascending, Berovitch Pasha in
structed Mushavior Ishmael Bey to as
sumo the reins of the government but it
is doubtful If this transfer of pow
is valid The chOtca of a vail
who, under the recent reform scheme,
must be recommended by the powers.
will occupy considerable time. While
the powers are deliberateing some pro-
visional government must be appoint
ed. The powers must decide whether to
uphold the recent reform scheme or not.
In case the reform proglam is not car
ried into execution there appears to be
no alternative but Greek annexation.
Another dispatch to the Times from
Canea says that heavy firing was heard
last night in the direction of Kisamo.
The correspondent also reports that four
Greek ships, apparently conveying
troops, have been sighted.
A BOLD REPLY.
ATHENS Feb. 15.-Replying to the
collective note of the powers, the Grecian
government has declared that its inter-
vention in affairs in Crete is justified
Wy tiC AldoodSlCo tuClC, dilu 10 iOt dQS
to desire to disturb the island. The
Greek government announces that it is
determined to continue to dispatch
troops for the purpose of restoring order.
Great excitement prevails here. The
reserves of 1S72-73 have been called upon
in order to rejoin their colors within 4S
hours.
of the executive chambers, anxious Cor
news from Retimo and Canea, where
the Christians are in the minority
Two steamers full of insurgents
started for Crete at midnight.
The rebels on the island are divided
into three bodies. They are command
ed. in the vicinity of Retimo, by a major
of the artillery; in the vicinity of Canea
by captain of the artillery. All these
commanders are ex-officers of the Creek
army.
President of the Chamber Zainlis an
nounced that Col. Vassos, the kings aii
de camp, arrived at Platonico this after
noon.
Prince Nicholas will start for Larissa.
Ihessaiy, with his regiment, tomorrow.
FIGHTING REPORTED.
LONDON, Feb. 16.-The news that a
force of regulars from four Greek ships
has disembarked on the western coast
OF the island of Crete has been confirmed.
NO details have been received, but the
rorce was probably Identical with that
which embarked from Piraeus.
Fighting was reported during the af-
ternoon In the vicinity of Heraklion, and
tnree Monammedan villages are said to
be burning. Retimo and Sitia are more
quiet.
dispatch to the Chronicle from
Athens says that the commander of lh,
English ironclad threatened the com-
nander of the Greek cruiser, and told
nim he would sink his boat if he again |
1red at the Turkish transport. Tha
chronicle also gives dispatches relating
me substance of an interview between
Prince George of Greece and the Rritjs,,
admiral at Canea and vouches for their
absolute correctness
Inc prince having admitted that his |
'roers were to prevent the disemba rlxing |
II Turkish troops by force if necessar1
ne admiral without reservation de-, |
,iared ne had strict orders to use every
M LEANS IN MS power to prevent the exc. |
'ution Of the plans of the prince How
ver much he might regret it, he had No
'pIlon IN the matter. He then desired
o know the princes intentiona\
rrince george replied that he should
xecute the service with which he had |
'een entrusted to the letter. The Chron-
cle editorially denounces in highly in.
lignant manner the foregoing treatment
ASHuiJ prince ana nation and
ays That 1t will cause thrill of pas
ionate shame to enter the heart of
very man caring for freedom. The
lEronicle editorially exhorts Greece In
sod's name to go on.
The Times, in it's editorial columns
pplauds the naval occupation of the
5land of Crete as sensible act and
IS practical statesmanship.
dispatch to the Standard from Cow
1Anf1nnnIn G q VIC hot 4. |
sters sat until early this morning. II
Impossible to learn whether anv do
is1on has been arrived at or NOT. but n
ppears that Turkey is extremely nm
Wing to make the Cretan question
asus belli with Greece. One reason is
ne conviction of the porte that Eurone
VII protect its sovereign rights. and
its dread that complications might
rise with Macedonia and the Balkan
rovinces and with Austria.
A dispatch to the Standard from
Athens says that tlE foreign marines
ave landed at Retimo and Heraklion.
Another dispatch to the Standard from
1thens says that the powers have de-
lded to supervise the execution of
ew charter for Crete, a future Of
'hich will be autonomy. The Athens
correspondent of the Standard saws
Ugh Greek official has assured him that
'mperor William was largely influen-
al in bringing about the present solu-
on which has extricated Greece from
n embarrassing position and which
uarantees peace and order for the
'land of Crete.
Public anxiety has been greatly re-
eyed. 1t is considered that the crisis