The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-23
GREECE Is DETERMINED.
BOuBaRDMENTO FINsURG ENTsIN.
CREAsTs THE FEELING.
Consul. Carving = Flag of Truce Fired on
by s-uosiems Break Faith.
Greece May Declare War.

ATHENS. Feb. 22-The indignation
caused by the bombardment yesterday OF
the insurgent position near Canea by the
foreign warships. has increased, and the
| action OF the powers is denounced on
every hand as a gross outrage and wan
ton disregard OF the rights Of Greece.
A very largely attended indignation
meeting was held to-day, at which strong
protests were made against the interfer-
ence Of the powers, who. it Was declared,
were pittpg their might against Greek
right. The speakers yehemenly asserted
That the country Was now more firmly
resolved than ever 10 spend It's blood and
treasure for Crete.
TEMPER OF GRECIANS.
Prime Minister observation-disclosures the
meeting. He declared TVS the Cabinet
was in perfect accord with the nation.
The Government knew its duty fully, and
would perform IL, ia face VI every OBJ
stacle.
There is no denying the fact that the
whole Hellenic peop.e are ia temper
which would make war welcome. even
against overwhe ming odds. They are de-
termined TO uphold Greek rights ont
honor and Will persist in helping the
Christians in Crete notwithstanding the
attitude Of the powers In supporting the
Turks.
1t is reported that Colonel fnolentz,
Minister OF War has resigned
GREECE PROTESTS
NJ. Skouzes, Minister Of Foreign AZ
fairs. visited the Forcien Minister'S to-
day and protested against the lombard
Hf % .|
Of the Turks.
It is stated that several Christians were
killed or wounded by the shells fired by
the foreign war ships, and that great
havoc was done 10 property.
one hundred Turkish prisoners. includ-
ing several officers. are i'm the camp OF
Colonel Vassos. the commander of the
Greek army Of occupation.
Korahes. a Greek az the head Of 500
Crotans, has invested the town Of Heral-
lion. lie has cut the water supply. and
has summoned the place 20 surrender
promising protection 10 those who do so.
Eight hundred Turkish troops will leave
for Heraklion and Canca tomorrow The
transport conveying them will be de-
ntroyed by British and Italian cruisers
10 prevent Interference with them by the
Greek war ships
TIE black FLAG.
CANEA, Feb. --.-IAe British. Italian
''.'N -t--'t 70 'N47Ilir WIZ lEN"'Nllf NtAk
10 seiinl 10 inquire into the situation
there returned to-day. bringing with them
lN Mushrln ans. Who feared Co remain in
the town.
ne cOnsUls state THAR they were unable
10 negotiate with the COmbatants. who
we're resolved 10 light 10 the end. Both
sides. Mcslcms and Christians. refused
TO be hampercd with prisoners. ana,
therefore. massacred an their enemies
who fell into their nsnds.
TWO thousand civilians and l,l Turkish
troops with thlee guns. are siili holding
SeinO against the Christians, put tnclr
position is critical.
FIRED OK THE CONSULS.
When attempting 20 approach Canca
the consuls We're fred upon ny the
Christians despite the fact that they
were bearing white flag. The Chris
tlans had been advised OF their arrival.
and this made their hring ON them aii
the more lnexcusable. as they could not
plead that they thought their carrying
OF the white flag was trick on the
part OF the Mosiems.
As they returned to Seiino. the Chris
tians there fired on their boats. Nobody
is reported 10 have been injured.
Greek troops have saved the lives OF
a number Of Mussulmans. who were cap
tured by the insurgents nc hlsamo has-
tele.
sixty Turkish soldiers. who escaped
from NOukoulis. which place is now DO
the hands of the Christians. have ar
rived here.
The insurgents az Ha.cpa have again /
hoisted the Greek flag but have not Zee /
newed their firing or the Turkish posts. |
which are about lD1l yards distant from /
the town.