Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-05
A R1-ss1AN orTBURsT.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 4.-The Jour
nal de ST. Petersburg (semi-officiaD says
to-day:
THE aggressive and provocative attitude
that Greece maintains with such deplor-
able obstinacy compels the powers to
blockade the Gulf of Athens. Greece. by
keeping Col. Vassos in Crete. is exposing
the Cretans to all the disadvantages of
q blockade there. She illustrates the res
toration Of peace; she prevents the powers
from learning the real wishes of the in
habitants of Crete. which can only be
ascertained by the powers after the re-
moval Of the influence Of an Interested
pressure. The reports of the consuls in
Crete and of the admirals of the interna-
tional feets show
THE UTTER IMPOSSIBILITH
at the present moment of communicating
directly with the Cretans. who are sub
tected to the overwhelming influence of the
Greek detachment in the island and kept
hack in places inaccessible to European
negotiations.
col Vassos has practically declared
war against the powers. Moreover. GER
tain eXtravagant and habitual fomenters
Of disorder Historically advocate declara-
ton of war by Greece against Turkey on
the sixth Of April, or on the date when
blockade of Greece commences.
We refuse 20 believe that any such eX-
traordinary act of folly will be committed
bu, in the event of it happening, Greece
will certainly have to endure the most Sc
rious consequences. If Greece
WISHES WAR AT ANY PRICE,
she can count on the support of no one
whatever the result may be of a conflict
so wantonly provoked The powers will
never consent to the aggressors deriving
the slightest advantage from victory in
such a struggle.
"After the powers have exhausted all
possible means al their disposal TO spare
Greece the sunerings she has drawn upon
herself they are not bound to disturb
themselves further. Their complete agree
msnt is the surest guarantee of the hnal
victory of order. right and fairness, ana
the besr pledge for the maintenance OF the
general peace of Europe. even in the event
of martial disturbances, created by Greece
which the powers will know how to local
ize. and if necessary to suppress.
A BLOCKADE OF ATHENS.
ROME April A dispatch from Suda
saws that the powers have ordered the adj
rnirals of the international fleet to begin
a noci6c blockade 'of Athens; and it is
understood at Suda that the admirals are
now considering the best way oil carrying
out the instructions
CONSTANTINOPLE. April 4.-Ihe am
bassadors of the powers telegraphed to-
dav 10 their respective governments 'he
outlines of the scheme of the Cretan au-
tonomv upon which they have agreed
The tenor of their proposals have thus lar
been kept a strict official secret.
THE POPE TO INTERFERE.
PARIS Anril 4-The Gaulois reports
+o-dav rbat the Pope intends to intervene
between the powers and Greece with
view of effecting, if possible peaceIuI
solution of the Cretan difficulty
ATHENS. April 4.-Nothing positive Is
known here: but the blockade OF the IL
raeus is considered imminent The press
teens with indignant protests against the
,sfsrence to autonomy made by NJ. Hano-
tsuv Yesterday in the Chamber OF Depu-
t;es A great meeting is being organized
for Tuesday next. the anniversary OF the
,spcement of the war Of independence
i'm 1921. to protest against the action oI the
powers and to pledge support to the Greek
government. a,o,,-
TRYING TO BORROW.
C0NsTANTINOPLE. April T. The
porte is endeavoring to negotiate with the
ottoman Bank a loan of 2oo.coo pounds,
for the purchase of cannon, but IL is not
,,syevsd that the attempt will be success
NOT INTIMIDATED.
CANEA. April 4.-The European troops
,.,,a-d the gates of the town. The Arab
quarter also is surrounded by European