The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-05

which include demonstrations on the
Macedonian coast.
AN ATTITUDE OF CALM.
Athens, March 4.-Th!s evening great
public meeting was held here 10 protest
against the acton OF the powers. A
its conclusion the crowd marched 10 the
palace Shouting. War. war, war;
Before the palace severa. persons ad
dressed the people and then, in response
TO their urgent demands. Crown Prince
Constantine appeared on the terrace.
wearing the uniform of a general. He
thanked those present in the name OF the
king for the loyal and patriotic senti-
ments Expressed and begged them 10 re-
tire, saying that at the present junct-
ure an attitude Of calm best befitted the
dignity # the nation. The prince was
loudly cheeIed.
The new uiaister for war. Colonel Ne
taxes, mas enjoined the greatest activity
upon the commanding officers Of the
Greek forces. The French volunteers who
have arrived here are everywhere hailed
with the greatest enthusiasm
THE TURK IS IN DOUBT.
Constantinople, March 1.-The military
consul Of the sultan is greatly divided
regarding the measures 70 be taken
against Greece. The police report that
there are 10000 Greek residents here and
that trey are preparing 10 make trouble.
Strict precautions have been made
against an outbreak.
A TURKISH PUT UP JOB.
Canea, March A sensation was caue-
ed here this afternoon by an unexpected
discovery that the Turkish authorities
have had ample funds 10 meet the ar
rears Of pay due the gen d'armes who
mutinied on Tuesday, and that they in
tentionaily concealed the fact.
This has led TO the suspicion that the
mutiny OF the gen d'armes. resulting in
the death OF their colonel. Sulieman Bey,
and several others. if il was not actually
instisated by the Turks, could have been
prevented by The Turkish officials.
I'm THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST"
Athens, March 4-Tha Metropolitan of
Athens has telegraphed TO The archbishop
Of Canterbury as follows:
In the name of Jesus Christ raise your
voice for the salvation and liberty of
our Cretan brothers, who are cruelty OPP
pressed"
A BUTCHER POLICE.
London, March 5.-Mr. Gladstone has
sent the following telegram TO the Daily
Chronicle:
ITO expel the CREEKS from Crete. and
to keep as police the butchers Of Ar
mena, will further deepen the disgrace
of the powers"
A dispatch signed by hundred lead
ing Liberal and Irish National members
of the house of commons was sent last
evening to the king of Greece, express
ing sympathy with his efforts and the
efforts of the Greek nation and govern
ment on behalf of Crete.
NO INDUCEMENTS TO OFFER.
London, March Am the house of ocnl-
mons today Parliamentary Secretary
Curzon of the foreign Office. stated that
the British government could not accept
the responsibility Of advising withdrawal
of AIolsem troops and gen d'armes from
Crete as a condition for the withdrawal
of Greek troops. as it might involve a
most deplorable loss of life.
PRO-GRECIAN ITALIANS.
Rome, March 4.-The whole Italian ma
ton is enthusiastic over the Cretan
struggle. Manifestations in behalf of the
union Of Crete to Greece are being held
throughout the country, and resolutions
the bombardment of the in
SUrgent possessions near Canea by the |
of the powers are being adopt |
I'd.
The German embassies and colleges are |
being repeatedly and strongly Kissed.
Athens, March .-Midnight-The iron |
clads Spezia and Psara will sail at dawn, !
to a secret destination, under sealed or
iers.
The official gazette tonight publishes a |
decree calling out the reserves OF 1891, |
1890, and 1888 within three days.
Ii is estimated that Greece viii, then
have 100000 men under arms. The bulk /
If the reserves will be drafted forthwith |
% Thessalay, where the troops are re-
d rted 10 be full Of ardor and confidence.
The cabinet had a long sitting today,
out came 10 no decision as to the reply
% be addressed TO the identical notes of
he powers. The discussion VIII be re-
:umed tomorrow.