The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-18
Greek Vessel Fired on by
Austrian GunbOat.
Had Provisions and Munitions
of War, and Was Sunk.
Fears That Affair Will Immediately
Precipitate Crisis.

Canea, Isle Of Crete March 1s.-The
Austrian gunboat Zcbnicio has fired upon
and sunk, near Gambia, Greek vessel
loaded with provisions and munitions of
war intended for the Greek forces in
Crete. 1t appears that the Zebenicio
while watching the Greek ship, was fired
ON by party of insurgents. To this the
Austrian warship replied by sinking the
Crock craft and driving off the insurgents
1t is feared that when this news becomes
generally known In Athens IL will serve
10 greatly irritate the populace and may
have influence in precipitating the crisis
which the Powers are striving In every
way possible To avert
May BE Made Governor Of Crete.
Paris, March 1S.-It is reported here
that Prince Henry of Orleans will be
offered the position of Governor of Crete.
Orders to Col. vassos.
Athens, March 1S.--According to per-
sistent rIlmors circulating here Colonel
Nassos, the commander of the Greek army
OF occupation, has been ordered TO oppose
the landing Of the foreign troops now on
the way to Crete. This may mean "a
formal opposition as protest against
the action of the Powers. On the frontier
the priyation of the Turks are so severe
camps The Turkish troops are occupy
ing several posts on the Servian frontier
The batteries at Arta are being con:
structcd under the direction of and from
the plans of German officers. 1t is reported
in military circles that Russia is about to
land troops on the coast of Macedonia.
The news that the Servian army reserve
arc being mobilized is causing great
anxiety among the Turkish military
authorities Mt SalOniNa
Russian Troops for Crete.
Constantnople, March Is. The officials
OF the Russian embassy here have notified
the Turkish government of the fact that "A
Russian transport, having OH board troops
intended 10 form the contingent OF Russia
for the pacification Of the Island of Crete
according To the program drawn up by the
admirals, will shortly pass through the
Dirdanelles The embassies Of the other
Powers have not raised any objections TO
this proceeding although, by treaty, the
straits are closed to the warships of foreign
nations Large numbers of the Greek
army reserve and other volunteers are
leaving here for Athens
Blockade VIII Begin Sunday.
Rome. March 1s.-A dispatch received
here from Canea, Island OF Crete, today,
announces that the blockade of the Island
of Crete by the fleets of the Powers will
commence on sunday morning and that n
notification to that effect will be adj
dressed today to the governments at
Athens and Constantinople. 1t Is further
stated that the Powers will also commu-
nicate the steps taken to the governments
of neutral states. The blockade will be
general against Greek vessels, uut other
ships will be allowed to land goods, pro-
vidcd they are not destined for the Greek
troops or for the interior Of the Island
Finally the admirals have caused re-
<!est to bc addressed to Greece TO recall
"r warships from Crctan waters. If she
d Is not comph, folce will lie used on
isdnday morning TO compel thC IN to with
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