Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-27
The Troubles in the East.

LONDON, April ga dispatch re-
ceived at one of the embassies here
from Athens says that King George of
Greece may at any moment be deposed
or assassinated, and that the mob is
likely to take possession of the city.
The dispatch adds that the worst is
feared. A special dispatch from Athens
says that the Greek minister of marine
has resigned.
The fact that cabinet meeting was
held here this morning before the re-
turn, expected on Thursday next, of
the Marquis of Salisbury, is held to in
dictate that matters Of urgency are I'M
der consideration.
CoNsTANTINopLE, April N.-The
European cabinets are exchanging
views with regard to the expediency of
mediating between Turkey and Greece.
1t is not thought here that Janina is
now in danger of being attacked by the
mutinous Albanlans. The mutineers
are said to have submitted, although
the outbreak at first caused serious ap
prehension.
SALoNIcA, April 27.-The Turkish
forces are assuming the offensive at
Metzoro and Luros, province of Epirus.
A French mail steamer, bound for this
port, has been stopped at the entrance
of the gulf by Greek warship. After
inspection the mail steamer was allow
ed to proceed.
LONDON, April ga special dis
patch from Constantinople announces
that the Sultan has recalled Osman
Pasha in order to avoid embarrassing
Edhem Pasha.
LARIssA, April 27.-Perfect order
prevails here. The town ia patrolled
by Turkish soldiers and both life and
property are in complete security.
The shops, therefore, are reopening.
ATHENS, April 27.-An extraordi-
nary session of the Boule, or legislative
assembly, has been called for this af.
ternoon. The different leaders of the
opposition have been called to the
palace.
PARIS, April 27.-It was semi official
ly announced this evening that q sim
cere interchange OF views between the
powers has been in progress with the
object of bringing about Intervention
in favor of Greece. The pour parlers,
it is further announced, are still pro-
ceeding, but they have not arrived at
stage permitting definite proposal of
conditions.
LONDON, April "a dispatch from
Constantinople says that telegram
has been received there from Edhem
Pasha, the Turkish commander in chief,
announcing that division of his army
is on it's way to Volo, the port of Thes
sally, and that another division is en-
route to Trik hala.
LONDON, April 27.-According to o
special dispatch received here this after
noon from Constantinople the Turkish
fleet has started for Salonica, where a
naval battle between the Greeks and
Turks is imminent. 1t is further re-
ported that four Russian warships are
within view at the entrance of the Bos-
phorus. The Russian embassy, it is
stated, has semiphore at Boyukdere,
constantly exchangings signals with the
Russian ships.
LONDON, April 27.-Mr. Curzon, in
the House today said that no agree
ment had been reached relative 10 the
withdrawal of the Turkish troops from
Crete. A majority Of the powers, he
added. were of the opinion that the
Greeks must leave first. He informed
he House that the admirals of the
foreign fleets in Cretan waters had de-
cided that the deportation Of the Turks
would imperil $4,000 Cretan Mussul-
mans in Gambia alone. Mr.. Curzon
remarked that the powers had no in
tention of occupying any portion OF
Greek territory, and would declare it
neutral.