The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-17
Athellians Aroused
From Midnight Slumber by
Startling News.

Athens, Feb. 13, 10 a. m.-The
greatest excitement prevails here. The
newspapers have issued midnight edi-
tions containing report that the vail
of Smyrna has chartered steamer for
the purpose Of transporting troops to
Crete. and this ip face of the assurso-
ces given. to the powers by the porte
that Turkey would nos send reinforce
ments to the island.
The newspapers and crowds ih the
street declare that the action Of vail
is taken with the full cognizauce of the
porte, which has again proved. if proof
is necessary. that not the slightest con-
6dence Gan be placed iu its assurances
or promises. Hearty deuunciatious Of
the Turkish government are heard on
every hand The city is alive at this
hour and the principal streets are filled
with Greeks who demand that the
Grecian warships prevent the landing
of further troops in Crete It is be-
lieved here that orders to that effect
have already been given to Prince
George. and there is no doubt that be
will fully carry out his instructions, 10
which case war with Turkey would
probably result. unless diplomacy or
superior force should be employed to
divert Greece from her determination
to protect the Cre.an Christaius and
also perhaps to bring about the long
sought for annexation Of the island.
Rome, Feb. PA semi official
note has been issued here stating that
Italy will not oppose Greece ia any
action the latter country may take 90
the Cretan question. It is added that
Italy does not wish to serve Turkey ip
auy way
Berlin. Feb 12.-The Post of this
city this evening publishes an article in
which it says that war between Greece
aud Turkey is almost inevitable. The
paper adds that Turkey is entitled to
a!low her troops to cross the Thessola-
piao f5ootier 10 view Of the action Of
Greece.
Vienna, Feb. 12.-It is reported
bere that blockade Of Crete by the
European powers will be established
shortly
London, Feb. l2.-The Morning
Post will tomorrow publish news
agency statement that the powers are
unanimous 10 their condemnation of
the attitude of Greece. and that they
will not ALLOW her to continue her pres
ent course. She must. it is added,
abandon the idea Of commencing a war
with Turkey.
Cauuea, Feb. ~ = The foreign ccu-
suls here have agreed that Halepa shall
be regarded as neutral territory uptll 40
attack shall be made on Cauea. 10 the
event of such 40 attack being decided
upon the consus shall have "a hours
notice. The commander of the Greek
warships here has promised the COM
mauders of the other was vessels to
give them 30 hours notice in the event
CT his attacking the town. Prince
George, the ommander Of the Greek
torepdo aotiila, has not yet arrived
here.
Londoo, Feb. 12.-The Athens cor
respondent of the Daily News tele-
graphs that Turkey is forming the
marauding bands of Albania into
bodies that will be employed to invade
Tbeesaly. The Greek government
is fully alive to the danger iu this direc'
ton, aud is Fastening troops to the
frontier to repel any attempted invasion
of Grecian territory. 1t is reported
that collision has already occurred be.
tween the troops aud Albanians on the
frontier.
Cauea, Crete, Feb. 12.--Georgi
Berovitah Pasha, the Christian gov
eroor of Crete. having been menaced
by the Moslems, has taken refuge 10
the Greek consulate and bis wife has
found an asylum at the French consul.
ate pending their departure from the
island.
The Christians, after prolonged
fight, have driven the Moseus into
Cauea and are now holding the suburbs
of the eowD.
London. Feb. ~ The Greek
charge d'afaires here has Informed
Lord Salisbury that his governmen'
had decided to prevent the Turks from
landing any reiaforcements upon the
island of Crete.
London, Feb. I'm Hauossux.
the French minister. has initiated pro
posals that the powers blockade Crete
and they also occupy Canea. Retime
and the other centres Of disorder, pend
ing a settlement Of the dispute thai
will be satisfactory to the Cretaps
Active negotiations on these proposals
are now pending.
A high Authority at the foreign Office