The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-10

e;des the blockade of the island of Crete
| and the Piraeus, it is understood that
| the foreign admirals have decided tC
| fire upon any Greek torpedo boat ap.
| preaching the warships
NO CHANCE FOR GREECE.
London, March ct was learned in
officia, quarters this afternoon that there
is not the slightest chance that the pow
ers will tolerate the presence Of Greek
troops in Canea. As soon as the powers
have Rad time to exchange views upon
the s oject, Greece will be notified Of the
measures which have been decided upon
for the immediate enforcement of their
decision. The negotiations will not last
long, for il is known that Germany and
Russia are pressing for immediate ac-
ton.
London, March 9.-It was stated this
afternoon in official circles that the re-
and Turks in the island of Crete will
have the effect of making the powers i'm
mediately take action in expe.ling the
Greeks from that island and landing for
eign troops.
London, March 10.-A dispatch 10 the
Times from Canea says that each side &C.
cuses the other of beginning the combat
at Akrotiri, but the truth seems TO be
that as soon as the insurgents began TO
advance the Turks began to fire. The
captain of her majesty's ship Barfieur
had the insurgent leader brought on
board by Greek officers from the gunboat
Alpheus, and warned him that unless the
insurgents retired to their former posi-
ton the necessary action would be taken
to compel them. The situation is very
similar to that previous to the lombard
ment, but the fleets are anxious to avoid
firing. Great precaution is necessary
lest the insurgents should succeed in
drawing the fire in order TO make politi-
cal capital out of the incident.
GREECE ON THE OFFENSIVE.
London, March 9.-The Athens cores
pondent OF the Times understands that
Greek squadron is blockading several
Turkish vessels in the Ambracian gulf.
IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.
London, March 9.-In the house of COM
mons today Sir William Vernon Harcourt
asked the government for promise that
the British forces should not be used
against Greece before parliament had
been consulted. Mr. Balfour declined TO
pledge the government 10 the course sug-
sested by Sir William. He said the min
listers wished parliament 10 feel that they
were acting with a full sense Of their re-
sponsibiliiy and in behalf Of CTetaa lib
erty and European peace.
Sir Charles Dixie invited Mr.. Baifour
ID agree 10 make a statement on Thurs
day next with respect TO the plans OF the
powers. in view OF the nature OF the
Greek reply.
To this Mr.. Balfour answered that ne
cid not think the negotiations would be
far enough advanced 10 make such a
statement practicable on Thursday.
AMERICAN GREEKS GO.
Pittsbure. Pa. March ga party Of
Greeks. numbering at least fifty. viii
leave Pittsburg for Greece. Nine Of the
party left for New York tonight and the
balance are expected TO start tomorrow.
Peter Demas, one Of the best known
Greeks in Plttsburg. is az the head OF the
movement. and he has already secured
TRANSFORMATION for the party % reach
New York They vii board q steamer
which has been placed al their disposal
oy the Greek consul in New York. De-
mas says he mas received letter from
Ms brother Frank, who is in ne Greek
army. and IN II he says that the whole
army is eager for war. and that u the
King was TO attempt 70 go on; OF the
asaE- - a-- .,.za- manner than h. do
caring war against Turkey he would
be forced 10 abdicats. The army and
not the king : ruling in Greece at pres
ant The women are eager for war. also.
and many OF ITEM viii 60 70 ne front
lust TIE same as the men and they WI
hght.