The herald., 1897-02-16
THE POWERS TAKE ACTION
And the Dogs of War Are
Chained
CANEA IS NOW OCCUPIED
Dy Troops From the Foreisa Men.
ef.War
The Willy Snltan Has Succeeded II Distract-
Ing Attention From the Scheme
OF Turkish Reform
Associated Press Special Wire

Associated Press Special Wire
CANEA. Feb. 15 Copyright 1s9O.-
It was stated this afternoon that thu
British naval commander had notified
Prince George that in the event Of th'
latter's executing the orders he re
ceived from the king and the Greek gov
ernment, he would be compelled to use
force against him. This unexpected at
titude of the British commander pro
duced a painful impression among the
Cretan Christians, who regard the prince
as sent to defend them from their Mus
sulman foes. The Turks at RetimI
have pillaged all the Christian shops
and the bishops palace. Later in the
day the commanders Of the foreign war.
warships a joint note. calling upon him
to conform to the rules of international
law.
THE POWERS ACT.
CANEA, Feb. 15.-At AIS the joint
forces Of foreign warships are occupying
Canea- The step taken gives satisfac-
ton here.
NO FIGHTING YET.
ATHENS. Feb. Is (Monday evening"
Col. Vassos. aid de camp of the king Of
Greece and commander Of the Greek ar
my corps at Platonios, has issued a proc
lamation to the Cretan people. He has
also demanded the surrender Of the
Turks.
Troops from the foreign men-of-wa AZ
have landed at Canea The Russian,
French, English and Italians each have
furnished 100 men, the Austrians 30.
With the consent of the Turkish author
tiles, the whole detachment was landed
under the command of an Italian off,
commanded by French offlcer, will be
held in readiness to land.
Russian, French, English, Italian and
Austrian flags have been hoisted on the
ramparts of the town. The commander
Of the Greek squadron has been nosi-
ned Of their landing.
At Athens demonstrations in the vi
cinity of the palace and the government
offices continue. Cheers for THE union
Of Crete with Greece" were heard when
the news reached Athens of the landing
Of the Grecian troops.
Prime Minister Delyannis made a
speech to the crowd. approving of the
sentiments expressed and exhorting
calmness. In conclusion he said: Let
us hope the news of the landing Of troops
from the sQuadrons at all of the ports
of Crete will be confirmed"
1t transpired that Prince George Ber-
ovitch. governor of Crete, resigned when
1t became known that he had officially
called upon the Greek consul for protec-
tion.
TURKISH DIPLOMACY.
CONSTANTINOPLE Feb. 15-The
opinion IN official circles here is that the
fleet Of the powers will be instructed to
occupy the island of Gambia very short
~, and that pressure will be brought to
bear upon both Turkey and Greece in
order, that open war may be ayerted.
Should actual hostilities commence.
Turkey would have very little difficulty
In sending an overwhelming force Of
troops into Thessaly. But the Turks
fear that the island of Crete in any case
is practically lost to the Ottoman en-
pire.
There are already indications in the
Baikan peninsula that war between
Greece and Turkey would be followed py
serious conflict, and it is believed that
lne powers are not yet ready to face
such condition Of affairs. In the mean
Wniie turkey is preparing for eventu-
Antics. and the calling out of the Greek
army reserves of the class of 1893 and
1890 WI! be met by the assembling CT
me turkish troops near the frontier Of
Greece. A large Turkish force at Salon.
lka is IN readiness to- move at any mo-
ment. It Is not believed, however, that
war VIII be declared. Most important
are being exchanged
oetween the ambassadors of the powers
ma the porte, and 1t is understood that
ne sultan has received assurances that
areece VIII not be allowed to disturb the
VeaGe |, OF europe although certain irreg-
to I~.~x
las also been represented to the sultan
.nat hlng George had to choose between
!: .eVolu1ion In Greece and a demonstra-
ION IN Cretan waters on the mart of the |
ireek Meet, and naturally he bowed 10
yUpuiar clamor and sent the torpedo f7o-
Inc Turkish officials, under the cir
~ o asn .ues, are behaving admirably,
.no are seemingly willing to meet tbs |
news or the powers in every wav II ;s
rue tnat the alternative NAV he 49,,
nreatened disruption Of the Tur,xisn
'mplre, put In any case the Turks 20
iot fretting under the prohibition nIacaS |
spon them OF sending reinforcements ~ |
Srete, ana IN doing SO the sultan is act.
ns N nlghiy polite manner. Indeed
nc CiS.al trouole has. at least for tho |
iuestions OF the projected reforms INV
ne IurKisn empire into the backgronnd
o effectually that there are neon,a ouhu ''.u
numate that the willy Turk has haa,,
J the bottom of all the recent deveIonA
menus In Crete, and even at Athens tbpt
ne revolutionary movement in Crate
las been secretly fostered in order -
raw the attention of Europe from, ,,,o'. ~
important matters. VII 'iiore
GREECE IS DETERMINED
LONDON, Feb. 15.-The Greek covs,,
ere, In an interview today with a ran
esentative of the Associated Press
alo: Greece has stood the situation ir
;rete long enough. 1t is now thorongh
aroused and will not stand II Nv
niger. The king is cautious man anS
'ould not have taken decided action
Mess 1t was necessary. Volunteers
ere constantly offering themselves ro
TO Crete. The situation is irnpossih,.,
no we mean to end 1t and place the Hell
mic flag over Crete"
ONLY A RUSE
LONDON, Feb. 15.-From one NJ ~.
mbassadors in London 1t is learned thai
1e King of Greece Is determined a. oil
osts to effect the annexation of Crete
nd has the complete sympathy and
very possible assistance of the Queen
le prince of Wales, the royal family NJ
enmark and the czar
The agreement of the powers. which
III be promulgated this afternoon or