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WOULD WELCOME WAR.
National Feeling Among Greeks
Grows Intense.
Indignant az the Dombnrdment by
the Powers OF the Christian Camp
Near Canea-Drfttsh Fleet Be-
gins Its Demonstration.

surgent camp outside Of Canea. Tho
| foreign admirals have warned Col. Vas
SOS, the commander Of the Greek forces
ON the island of Crete, of their intention
to attack his troops with four men-of-
war anchored of his camp, Aghioi Theo-
doroi, should he attempt TO advance to
the interior Of the island. The chief
Cretan position was hamlet on ridge
OF hills, 1000 yards from the flagship.
Bombardment BsGIRs.
At 1870 o'clock Sunday afternoon
signals were made to the Dryad, Har-
rier and Revenge, together with one
Italian, one German and one Russian
ship, to open fire on The Cretan posi-
ton, where the Greek flag was hoisted
some days ago The British ships fired
40 and the foreign ships 30 shells at the
village, and ruined the houses held by
the Cretans. The flag was soon low
cred, and the order cease fire" sounded
after ten minutes. Thcreupon the flag
wns rehoisted. The rocks around were
crowded with Cretans. The Turks, en-
couraged by the feet, now opened
lively fusillade, while the Cretans were
removing their wounded. The Cretans
had not replied during the whole per-
Torrance.
Indignation at Athens.
Athens, Feb. 23.--The indignation
caused by the bombordment OF the in
surgent position near Canea by the for
eign war ships has increased and the
action OF the powers is denounced on
every hand as gross outrage and
wanton disregard OF the rights OF
Greece. very largely attended indig-
nation meeting was held Monday at
which strong protests were made
against the interference of the powers,
who, 1t was declared, were pitting their
might against Greek right. The speak
ers vehemently asserted that the coun-
try was now more firmly resolved than
ever TO spend it's blood and treasure for
Crete.
Would welcome War.
The audience was carried away by
the wariille words Of the speakers, who
were frequently interrupted by cries
for war. There Is no denying the fact
that the whole Hellenic people are IN
temper which would make war well
They are determined TO uphold Greek
rights and honor, and will persist in
helping the Christians in Crete, not
withstanding the attitude Of the pow
ers in supporting the Turks. 1t is re-
ported that Col. Smolentz, minister
OF war, has resigned. NJ. Skouzes, min
lister OF foreign affairs, visited the for
eign ministers and protested against
the bombardment and the consequent
encouragement of the Turks. 1t Is
stated that several Christians were
killed or wounded by the shells fired by
the foreign war ships, and that great
havoc was done to property.
Britons Arc Angry.
London. Feb. 23.--Amid the cries of
shame il was admitted by Salisbury's
representative in the house of commons
Monday night that the British feet had,
under virtual instructions from the
British government, bombarded the
Christian force which Is seeking TO
throw off the dominion Of Turkey in
Crete. Under Secretary Curzon fastened
to add ALPHABETICALLY that the report
that any shots had been fired at the
Greeks was base falsehood.
CombatnntS Won't Negotiate.
Canea, Feb. 23.-The British, italian
and Russian consuls, who recently went
to Selinos TO inquire into the situation
there, returned Monday. bringing with
them 10 Mussulmans who feared 10
remain In the town. The consuls state
that they were unable TO negotiate with
-. A
fight TO the end. Both sides. Moslems
and Christians, refused TO be hampercd
with prisoners. and therefore mnssacred
all their enemies who fell into their
hands.
The consuls proceeded TO Canada on
board ship. The Christians there. al
though advised OF their arrival, fred on
the consuls, in spite OF the white flag OF
truce which they carried. The consuls
returned TO selinos. where the Chris
ians occupied fresh positions. Here,
also, the consuls were fired upon. the
shots falling around the ship
The insurgents have rehoisted their
flag at Halepa, but they have not fired
on tho Turks. who have planted flag
1900 yards from the insurgent position.
over $1,000 MosIems slain.
London. Feb. ga dispatch to the
Central News from Constantinople says
that official reports from Crete say that
the total number OF Moslems, men,
women and children. who have been
killed during the present troubles In
that island Is over $1,000, and that 25 |
Moslcm villages have been pillaged and
burned.
Task Given Go Italy.
Paris, Feb. 23.--The Gaulois snys
that the powers have decided 20 intrust |
TO italy the authority 20 pacify and adj
minister the affairs OF the island OF |
Crete, pending the establishment OF |
constitutional autonomy for the island. |
voted Against Compromise.
Little Rock. Ark, Feb. 20.--The house |
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