New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-07
POWERS NOT IN ACCORD.
DIFFER AS TO THE FORM AND TIME OF
GREEK COERCION.


BRITISH FOREIGN OFFICE OFFICIALS EXPRESS
CONFIDENCE IN THE CONTINUANCE OF
pEAcE-KING GEORGES PENSION.
London March 6-There still does not seem to be
complete accord among the Powers, especially IN
the case of Great Britain. to when the final
steps will be taken 20 coerce Greece into comply
ing with the demands that have been made upon
her by what Is called United Europe The $50
far as foreign affairs is concerned) so-caled In
fallible British Prime Minister seems to be In
doubt TO the outcome OF his vigorous policy.
which has called forth heartfelt condemnation by
many English newspapers. and 1t Is said that ne
will propose to the other Powers that before
blockadng the coast OF Greece an extension OF time
be given that country In which to consuer her
response to the collective note demanding her with
drawal from Crete Indecsion Is generally sign
of weakness and It Is so believed TO he In this
case 1t Is thought that Greece does not need any
further time TO consider what reply shall be made
TO the Powers. Small and weak as she Is. II Is
Judged from the dispatches from Athens that she
is thoroughly determined to maintain her present
attitude and defy the Powers 10 do their worst.
In the mean time the admirals commanding the
foreign fleets off Crete have been ordered &c report
a plan for the blockade Of the Greek coasts, and
this in face OF the menacing position evidenced
by the mobilization Of the Greek army and the
report that a squadron has started for the coast
of Macedonia
A representative Of the United Associated
Presses was told at the Foreign Office to-day tina;
the officials there still had confidence that there
would be no armed collision between Greece and
the Powers: but If the statements attributed to
the Greek Prime Minister NJ. Delyanns. are true,
II Is evident that the Foreign Office officials
viewing the situation with optimism that is not
warranted by the situation. The statemen: said
to have been made by NJ Delyannis that Greece
would prefer TO disappear from the map OF Europe
rather than draw back from the position she had
taken does not lead unprejudiced observers TO pin
their faith strongly to the opinions Of Foreign
Office officials who blindy follow the lead Of their
chief and who before this have diplomatic
victory in circumstances which have impressed
outsiders with a strong sense of defeat. Though
the current OF British sentiment flows strongly In
favor of Greece in the Cretan imbroglio 1t is. ap
parenty. not strong enough to direct the policy OF
Lord Salisbury. He may pretend TO bow 10 the
popular will. but really he is taking his own
course. acting on the dctum of Lord Beaconsfield
that diplomacy must be guided by statesmen and
not by the chatter of irresponsible frivolity."
1t thought that the Liberals would bitterly
assa the Government for it's action in support of
the "Unspeakable Turk" but popular expectation
disappointed by the mild platitudes of Sir
William Vernon Harcourt the Liberal leader when
he moved the adjournment Of the House OF Com
mons In order 10 discuss the question. Following
the idea that the Governments foreign policy,
iieii' vi "ioiis' siiouiu nave 'he supper. OF the
country. of the Liberal papers are discover
ing that something be said of diplomatic ac-
tiop which. though contrary to general sentiment.
Is. in official opinion. keeping Europe out of war
-a opinion which. 1t is feared. may shortly re-
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'eiNe s"uueh Shoch' Inc "idus'ohe haooucheie
and general Liberal contention that Crete ought to
be united with Creece has led IN somc nuhlc on
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claims. the position of King George toward certain
Of the Powers, and what might be the results of
union upon crete IL has developed that King
George. since his settlement on the throne. has