Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-02-18

London. Feb. 16.--News that force
of regulars from four Greek ships has
disembarked on the western coast Of
the island of Crete has been confirmed.
No details have been received, but the
force is probably identical with that
which embarked from Piraeus. Fight
ing was reported during the afternoon
in the vicinity of Heraklion and three
Mohammedan villages are said TO be
burning Retinto and Sitia are more
quiet.
Dispatches from Athens say that the
commander of an English ironclad
threatened the commander of
Greek cruiser and told him that he
would sink his boat if he again fired
at Turkish transport. An interview
between Prince George and the British
admiral of Canea was held. The
prince having admitted that his orders
were to prevent the disembarking OF
Turkish troops, by force if necessary,
the admiral without reservation de-
clared that he had strict orders to use
every means in his power to prevent
the execution of the plans OF the
prince. However much he might re-
greet it he had no option in the matter.
He then desired to know the princes
intentions under the circumstances.
The prince replied that he should exc
cute the service with which he had
been entrusted to the letter.
A dispatch from Constantinople says
that the council OF ministers sat until
early this (ruesday) morning. 1t IS
impossible TO iearL whether any decl-
| sion was arrived a, or not but ii APP
pears that Turkey is extremely un-
| willing to make the Cretan question
casus bell with Greece. One reason
is the conviction that Europe will pro-
tect its sovereign rights, another IS
the dread that complications VIII
arise with Macedonia and the Balkan
provinces and with Austria.
A dispatch from Athens says that
foreign marines lanced at Retino ami
Heraklion and that the powers have
decided to supervise the execution of
the new charter for Crete, feature OF
which will be autonomy A high
Greek official says that Emperor Will
liam was largely influential in bring
ing about the present solution when
extricated Greece from an embdrrass
ing position and which guarantees
peace and order for the island of Crete
1t is considered that the crisis is at an
end. Ismael Ray has been appointed
governor of Crete, succeeding Prince
Berovitch, resigned.
Rome correspondent says that
Crete now practically belongs TO
Greece. If Turkey accepts the situa-
ton the marines will withdraw and
Crete de facto will pass under the
sovereignty OF Greece. The Grecian
government, it is asserted, has sgni
fed its assent to this arrangement and
Prince George and his flotilla will be
withdrawn from Cretan waters.
Canea, Crete, Feb. 16. The people
here are wild with JOY over the news
of the landing of Greek troops on the
island of Creye. The Greek army corps
landed at Platonics rear Canea
Athens, Fen 16.-Col Vassos. aide
de camp TO King Geol ge and command
er Of the Greek army corps Is al Pla
tonics, only an hours distance from
Canea. He has issued a proclamation
to the Cretan people and demanded the
surrender Of the Turks
The commanders of the foreign war
ships sent the commander of the
Greek war ships Joint note calling
upon him to conform to the rules If
International laws. Replying, the
Greek government declared that its IN
PREVENTION in the affairs in Crete IS
justified by the massacres there and
1t is not due TO a desire to disturb the
island. The Greek government an
nounces that it is determined to con-
tinue the dispatcn of troops for the
purpose of restoring order.
Great excitement prevails here.
The reserve of 70 and 70 have been
called upon to rejoiu their colors with
in As hours. Two steamers full of in
surgents started for Crete at midnight
Prince Nicholas will start for Larissa.
Thessaly with his regiment today
Troops from the foreign men OF war
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sian, French, En- ish, Italian and
Austrian flags have been hoisted on
the ramparts of the town. The com
mander of the Greek squadron has been
notified OF their landing At Athens
demonstrations in the vicinity Of the
palace and governme Mt offices continue
Cheers for the union Of Crete with
Greece" were heard when the news
reached Athens Of the landing OF the
Grecian troops in Crete. Prime Min
lister Delyannis made a speech to the
crowd approving the sentiments ex
pressed and exhorting the people to be
calm.
Paris. Feb. ct Is economically
announced here that all the powers
will firmly persist in their agreement
10 maintain peace and the attempt Of