The record-union., 1897-02-17

session. All your actions snail De ac-
complished in conformity with Greek
laws, in the name of King George and
on the responsibility of his Government.
So soon as you have landed you will
publish a proclamation announcing the
occupation of the island by Greek
troops"
This has been done, Colonel Vassou
calling upon the Turks to surrender.
The reserves, who had been called to
their colors, are rapidly registering at
the different military centers. 1t is
hoped however, that the most serious
difficulty to be anticipated is the pos
sible severance of diplomatic relation
between Greece and Turkey. The an
nexation of Crete by Greece is a fait
accompli, and it is not thought likely
the Powers will do anything further.
Meanwhile diplomatic negotiations on
the subject continue between the En-
bassadors at Constantinople, who in
turn are in constant communication
with the Porte.
ReinforcementS of men, arms and am
munition are on the way from Greece
to Crete. 1t is intimated that in due
course the marines from foreign war
ships will be recalled and Greece will be
allowed to assume the administration
of Crete, possibly under some restric-
tions.
The announcement that Prince Mich
OlaS will start for Thessaly with a regi-
ment tomorrow created the greatest
enthusiasm in military circles. King
George and the royal family, with the
Government, are in the highest possible
favor with the people, and Prince
George is certain of receiving a grand
welcome when he returns to PiraeuS
with the torpedo flotilla
GIVEN HIS PASSPORTS.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Feb. 16-The
Council of Ministers has been sitting at
Yilidz Kiosk all day, AS a state of war
between Greece and Turkey practically
exists, although it has not been official
ly declared, it is believed the council
will decide to recall the Turkish Min
lister at Athens, Assam Bey, and give
the Greek Minister here, Prince Mauro
cordato, his passport.
DID NOT USE THE THREATS.
LONDON, Feb. 16.-The Parliament
ary Secretary for the Foreign Office,
George n. Curzon, replying to a ques
ton in the House of Commons to-day,
said the British Admiral in Cretan
waters could not have used the threats
to Prince George of Greece which were
attributed to him in dispatches from
Canea yesterday. The British COM
mander was said to have threatened to
use force against Prince George of
Greece in the event of the latter exc
cutting the orders he had received from
the Greek Government.
GREECE ORDERED TO WITHDRAW
TROOPS.
LONDON. Feb. ia dispatch to
the Daily MALI from Vienna says it
is reported that the Powers have ad
dressed a collective note to Greece de-
manding the withdrawal of her naval
and military forces from the island Of
Crete within forty-eight hours, failing
which the port of Piraeus Will be
blockaded and general hostilities will
commence
WHAT THE POWERS INTEND TO
DO.
LONDON, Feb 1.-THE Constanti-
nople correspondent of the Times
thinks the powers have decided to oc-
cupy the Cretan seaports in the north
ern and western portions of the island,
leaving the Greeks to enjoy themselves
in the mountainous regions of the in
terror
A dispatch to the Daily News" from
Rome says it can be positively stated
that the powers have agreed upon three
following points:
F'irst-To maintain the joint occupa-
ton of Crete by the five powers under
the command of the Italian officers.
Second-A guarantee of peace while
discussing a definite arrangement,
guided by the general interests of
Europe.
Third-Without provoking troubles,
to take into account the legitimate de-
sires Of all people interested.
a dispatch to the Daily News" from
Constantinople gives as the latest ru-
NOR there the report that the powers
are trying to arrange a union of Crete
with Greece and a ten years agreement
with Bulgaria. Greece and Bulgaria to
secure peace in Macedonia.