Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-27
KING GEORGE YIELDS
HE ACCEPTS THE PLAN FOR PACI-
FIcATION OF CRETE.
The SITUATION AT CANEA.
Combined Fleets Have Left, and
MosIems, Heavily Armed, Are Pa
rnding the Streets and Threaten
ing Death to Christians.

LONDON, February pa Greek firm
telegram from Athens saying that King
George, of Greece. has accepted the de-
mand Of the Powers for the withdrawal
of the Greek troops and warships from
Crete.
MURAVIEFF"S FIRST STROKE.
PARIS. February 8.--The Matin says
that the scheme for settlement of the
Cretan difficulty by requiring the with
drawal of the Greek troops and later of
the Turkish troops, and granting autono-
my to the island, as outlined by Lord
Salisbury in the British House OF Lords
yesterday, was originally propounded by
Russia and was the first diplomatic sue
cess achieved by Count Muravieff, the
new Russian Minister Of Foreign Affairs.
BRITAIN LAST TO AGREE.
BERLIN, February 26.-The National
Zeitung says that the plan for the pacifi-
cation of Crete, by granting autonomy TO
the island, was proposed by Russia, and
agreed TO by Germany without reserve.
Austria and France were next to accept
the proposal, and the adhesion of Great
Britain was received last of ALL
SITUATION IN CRETE.
CANEA, February 26-Most of the
foreign warships that were lying in the
harbor here have left, and gone to Suda
bay. where there Is a better anchorage
than here. 1t is likely, however that
their presence here will again be re-
quired. as the situation has become more
critical than ever before, and It would
not be surprising II conflict should oc-
cur. In one respect the interposition OF
the Powers has had bad effect, In that
1t has led the Moslems to believe that
Europe is back of them in their combat
with the Christians. AS a result. there
are this afternoon 5000 Moslem fighting
men. besides the Turkish soldiers, all
heavily armed. parading the streets of
the city and demanding the blood Of the
Christian dogs" who have dared TO
question the rights Of the Turks TO rule
them. The combined forces that have
been landed by the several Powers num-
ber only 800 men, and IL is believed that
without the aid Of the warships they
would prove of no avail in preserving
order In the city.
IsMAIL MAKING MISCHIEF.
The popular passion has been added TO
by Ismael Pasha. the acting Governor,
who has circulated false stories to the
effect that the Greek troops are mutt
lating Moslem children. The Governor
knows these stories are untrue. and APP
parently his only object is TO create
among the Mosiems deeper hatred OF the
Christians, and to further excite the de-
sire for revenge. He is carrying mat
ters with a high hand and 1t is likely
t.N.
to check his ardor in behalf of the Turks.
Accompanied by an armed body OF
Turks, he left Gambia to-day, and occu-
pied strategic positions in the vicinity
of the city, from which he attacked the
Christians. causing serious losses TO them.
The commanders of the warships re-
naming in the harbor protested TO the
Governor against breaking the armistice
but the protest was unheeded The adj
mirals commanding the foreign fleets
have been notified OF Ismail's action, and
there is much speculation as to the course
they will pursue.
GREEK PEOPLE UNAPPEASED.
ATHENS, February B.-The popular
Indignation against the great Powers
shows no signs Of waning; and if the
people had their way they would fight
with arms In their hands against the
combined forces of Europe in defence of
their right to protect the Christians In
Crete. 1t is not alone among the peo-
pie that this feeling prevails. Parlia-
mentary and official opinion strongly
favors resistance 10 the demands Of the
Powers.
The joint note addressed TO the Greek
Government has not yet been delivered,
and the delay is unexplained. The Rus
sian, Austrian. and German ministers
have been instructed by their govern
ments concerning the note.
Is THE CONCERT BROKEN?
It is reported that one OF the Powers
has withdrawn from the concert. II this
is true, it will leave matters in statu
quo. and will break up the concert, the
effects Of which will have been directed
TO overawing Greece by threats.