The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-16
By Way of London.

London, Feb l6. From one OF the am
bassadors in London, whose name can
not he published, a reporter has obtained
the following information:
The King OF Greece IS determined at
all costs TO carry cut the annexation Of
Crete To this end he has the complete
sympathy and every possible assistance
upon the part Of the queen. the Prince of
Wales, the royal family of Denmark and
the czar. consistent with the necessary
Official attitude of the powers. in view of
the Turkish situation. An agreement OF
the powers, which VIII be promulgated
today. provides for the occupation Of
Canea. Heraklion and Retimo only, and
they will prevent any landing OF troops
or ammunition at these points.
Instructions have already been wired
90 the commanders of the foreign war
ships, ordering them 10 prevent land
ings at Canea, Herkallon and Retimo,
but to use force only after all other
means are exhausted
According 10 a dispatch received here
from Athens. the Russian minister to
Greece has openly declared that Russia
is opposed to any scheme for the annex
alton Of Crete by Greece, ard IL is fur
ther stated that the Austrian charge
d'affairs had an Interview recently with
NJ. Shouzes the Grecian minister for
foreign affairs, when the former de-
manded explanations OF the course
adopted by Greece.
dispatch 20 The Chronicle from
Athens says that the commander OF the
English ironclad threatened the COM
mander of the Greek cruiser. and told
him that he would sink his boat IL he
fired TT the Turkish transport.
The Chronicle gives the substance OF
an interview between Prince George OF
Greece and the British admiral off
Canea, and vouches for it's absolute
correctness. The prince. having admit
ted that his orders were 10 prevent the
disembarking of Turkish troops. by
force. If necessary, the admiral, without
any reservation. declared that he had
strict orders TO use every means in his
power to prevent the execution of the
prince. However much he might regret
Il. he had no option in the matter He
then desired TO know the princes inten-
tions under the circumstances. Prince
George replied that he should execute
the service with which he had been en-
trusted TO the letter.
The Chronicle, editorially. denounces
in highly indignant manner the fore
going treatment OF friendly prince and
nation. and says that II will cause q
thrill OF passionate shame 10 enter th'
heart OF every man caring for freedom
The Chronicles editorial then exhorti
Greece. in GODS name. 10 SO on.
The Times, In its editorial columns
npplauds the naval occupation OF the Isl
and OF Crete as a sensible act and a.
practical statesmanship.
A dispatch 60 The Daily Mall from
Vienna says that NJ. Delyannls decline,
20 accept the responsibility for warllk
action, and resigned. The king, how
ever. refused 20 accept the resignation.
The Rome correspondent OF The Dali,
Mail says that crete now practically be
LONGS 20 Greece. II Turkey accepts tn
situation. the marines will withdraw
and the Crete de facto will pass unde
the sovcrclgnty OF Greece. The Grecia
government. Il Is asserted. has slgnifie
IT'S assent TO this arrang s1nent, an
Prince George and his notlla will b
withdrawn from cretan waters.
A dispatch 20 The Times from Con
stantlnoplc says that the porte IL sen
ing a note 10 Greece. and threatens
break of diplomatic relations unless 1.
Greek squadron 10 Withdrawn fror
Turkish waters