The record-union., 1897-02-28
To Agree Upon the Terms of Russia's
and England's Proposals.
Reports Current Throughout Europe
That if the Powers Insist Upon the
Greek Troops Evacuating Crete
King George Will Abdicate in
% Favor of Crown Prince Con-
Stantine.
Stantine.

VIENNA. Feb. 27.-The following
semi-otficial announcement was made
here this afternoon: The negotiations
relative to the form of note 10 be pre-
sented to Greece demanding the evac-
uation of Crete continue. The Cabinets
OF Austria, Germany and Russia, es-
pe> ial,y the latter, are Tess .ng for
Immediate and drastic measures. such
as would Immediately end a state of
affairs which is daily becoming more
dangerous and compel Greece to SUBJ
NIT without delay or take the conse-
Ouences, which will be an effective
blockade of the Piraeus.
The other Powers, who are acting in
unison with the three empires, desire
greater moderation in the expression of
views, and although equally desirous
of a prompt carrying out of the policy
Of concert are anxious to give Greece
a chance to submit without being COM
PEELED to resort to force.
1t is hoped the Powers will agree as
to the exact terms of the note to Greece
within a few days.
PARIS, Feb. 27.-The following semi
official note was issued this evening:
All the Powers have instructed their
representatives at Constantinople and
at Athens to agree upon the terms of
a note to be sent to the two Govern
ments, based upon Russia's and the
Marquis of Salisbury's proposals.
JEWS FLEEING FROM CRETE.
CANEA, Feb. 21.-The Jews, who so
far have remained in their houses, are
now fleeing from Crete in large num-
bers.
Armed Mussulmans continue TO pa
rade the streets. Martial law is ur-
gently needed.
In a conflict between Christians and
Mussulmans at Vrissini near Retimo
yesterday the Mussulmans were forced
to retreat with a loss of two men killed
and eighteen wounded.
TROOPS ORDERED TO THE FROM
TIER.
SALONICA, Feb. 27.-Orders have
been received to hasten the departure
TO the Greek frontier of the sex enty-
two battalions of Redifs now en- route
from Asiga Minor, ten trains being
used to convey them.
Two battalions were dispatched yes
terday to Katerina and eighteen Krupp
guns to-day to Veria.
h1NtT MA AbI'1N~1 IL
PARIS, Feb. 21.-Reports are GU rent
here and elsewhere throughout Europe
to-day that if the Powers insist Upon
the Greek troops evacuating Crete
King George will abdicate in favor of
Crown Prince Constantine, Duke OF
Sparta, whose wife, Princess Sophia, is
a sister of Emperor William of Ger
many.
A GREEK VESSEL STOPPED.
CANEA, Feb. 21.-The Greek steam
er Tysus. after landing provisions and
ammunition at Platonia for the Greeks,
took on board 100 prisoners.
She was stopped at Draponia by an
Italian warship and taken to Suda bay.
GREECE MUST YIELD.
BUDA PESTH, Feb. Pin the
lower house of the Diet to-day the
Hungarian Premier said the fears that
Austria would become involved in war
on account of Crete were unfounded.
The efforts of all the Powers. he said,
were directed to creating such an or
ganization in Crete as should COM
pletely restore order and security, ard
the Powers We're unanimously agreed
that under no circumstances should
Greece be allowed to annex Crete. 1t
had also been unanimously resolved to
coerce Greece if they could not other
wise obtain their ends.
NO SETTLEMENT YET.
LONDON, Feb. 21.-The Greek
Charge d'Affaires in this city denies
that King George has intimated his in
tention of accepting the demands of
the Powers.
WARLIKE PREPARATIONS
ATHENS, Feb. 27.-The feeling
among the people of Greece is almost
unanimous in favor of enforcing the
Cretan policy without regard to con-
sequences. They are enthusiastically
in favor of war If that should prove
necessary. The Government author
tiles announce emphatically that des-
pite the action of the Powers there
will be no withdrawal from Crete.
The news that Turkey is hurrying
men and war supplies to the frontier,
instead of alarming the Greeks, has
merely whetted their appetites. More
of the reserves have been called ont
and Crown Prince Constantine Will
soon go to the frontier. Thousands of
volunteers have offered their services
and everywhere there is the greatest