New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-07
GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY
ENTHUSIASTIC CELEBRATION OF THE
ANNIVERSARY IN ATHENS.
WARL1KE SPIRIT FERvENTLy MANIFESTED BUT
GOOD ORDER MAINTAINED-A MASS. MEET
ING PROTESTS AGAINST THE ACTION
OF THE POWERS

GOOD ORDER MAINTAINED--A MAsS-MEET-
ING PROTESTS AGAINST THE ACTION
OF THE POWERS.
Athens, April 6-The greatest enthusiasm was
manifested here to-day during the fetes organ
lied to celebrate the anniversary OF the declara
tion, in 1921. of the independence of Greece from
Turkish rule The throughout the day.
although brilliant were lacking in imposing
military display on account of the large num-
ber Of troops sent to the frontier. There was
salute Of twenty guns in the morning and
free feast of roast lamb. the national dish, was
given to the poor All day crowds Of people pa
raded the streets cheering for the King and
for war with Turkey.
The entire city was decorated with flags. but
not q single foreign flag except those over the
foreign legations, was to be seen. All the lega-
tions excepting those of Turkey. Germany and
Austria were decorated with flags and on the
French and Russian legations the Greek flag
hoated side by side with the national flags of
France and Russia.
The celebration began with the singing Of
solemn TIE Deum al the Cathedral. The relig-
iors services were attended by the King and
the members of the royal family. who were ac-
companied by the ministers and all the high
court and other officials of Athens. The King re-
ceved an ovation during his passage to and
from the Cathedral. and he and the Ministers
were showered with leaflets inscribed "Hurrah
for Wqr"' The route from the Palace to the Ca
thedral was lined with the troops of the garri-
son and the streets were densely crowded.
There was an exciting incident while the pro-
cession was on It's way TO the Cathedral. The
horses OF the carriage occupied by the Crown
Princess became alarmed. bolted and the We
q great excite
ment followed. The people rushed TO the spot
from oil sides and raised the carriage me
Princess was not hurt. She entered the hlhe
carriage and proceeded TO the Cathedral.
Contrary TO custom, the members OF the DlpIo-
matte Corps were not accompanied by theH
wives or daughters at tO-days ceremonies
There were no manifestations by the crowo M .,,
the foreign representatives passed Nneh liiS
cOrtege reached the Cathedral there were louu
shouts of Long live war; Long live Crete.
and Long live the King
There was another popular demonstration III
front Of the University. Large NUMBERS Oh
Greek flags were displayed, and wrea'hs ' Were
deposited on the statues Of the heroes or breeh
independence. PatriOtic speeches were Hlaue'
and the warlike sentiments were loudly APP
plauded ,,. .
In the afternoon a mass-meeting was held TO
protest against the action of the Powers ana 10
indorse the steps taken by the Greek Govern
ment. Later delegation from this meeting; @ ac-
cOmpaned by q crowd OF thousahus oI tn9'e
who took part IN the demonstration. presented
copv of the resolutions to the King at the falace'
crying: Long live war The crowd was so en-. en-
thusastic that it invaded the vestibule OF me
Palace. and the guard OF soldiers hau great uiiIi
Guilty in controlling the people. H.,
| This evening every one in the city is paradlng.
and the scene is one OF extraordnary am M ~,
| There are Examinations everywhere ano on an
sides are to be heard cheers for war FOR the king
and for Crete At p. m there was larse cIUmu Iy,
| In rront Of the ROYAL Palace calling on hlng
caorca to show himself Considerable alarm
was caused by the firing OF several shots IN the
centre of the crowd. Immediately after TINS a
Gordon of troops drawn around the faiace'
There was great excitement over the news tnat
a blocked of the Pir@us is Imminent put mere
were no disturbances In the cro"u were 'iiou
sands Of women and chlldren
Ioodor Apru 6-"The Times will print a
a,s,o,cb tomorrow from its special correspond
ent at Larissa, saying:
,,1,o celebration in honor Of the anniversary be-
gan AZ reveille with salute of tWenty-one guns.
The Grown Prince and his suite, wearing Greek
orders and decorations drove through the trooP-
I;oad streets AT 10 TO attend services at the ca
thedral The edifce was crowded and the ceTe- %
n,onv Of the most impressive character m
of1ciating bishop presented the blpe 10 nv nv
Drirca ~ kiss The service closed with prayer
for the long life of the royal family eacn mem m
her hoing named. This was taken up when lhe
I-i,g,s name was reached. by a band stationed
o. tbe door which first accompanied the chant
~ the nrieats and then played military hyii'h'
while the artillery outside salvoed Inc "Hoi'
or1nA in cheers from the congregation
THE effect of the brass band ana cannon
blending with and drowning the minor chants 30 on
the Greek Church was most Impressive. m Lu
crown Prince was apparently detoIy ihUNcu IVY Wy
Eoi,ng of his own responsibility. After the
service he drove 10 pay visit TO the Mayor ana ana
then returned to headquarters the wh0le eS Gay
naesed quietly with music by the bands mr.
,nr,e and q general illumination. To-niB II
there was a slight demonstration in IRON, ol w
! resideuce OF the Crown Prince the croWd cheTi-
ing ana shouting for war
1,assona Macedonia April 6--Fdhem Pacha'
tho Turkish Commander-in-Chief last night is
s,od orders similar to those which Crown Prince
Cors,an.in issued TO the Greek troops ana saio
ba, he vonld hold the commanders OF 'he
Turkish frontier stations responsible FOR any uh-
toward incident Large bodies OF iui klsn UGupa ,'p
are nov; moving toward the frontier WIN WIN .ie ma
tiV1a,ha have been strongly occupied by lurh,
ieh troops. who will remain on guard theFe uii'''
Wednesday morning