New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-17
GREECE CALLED TO TASK.
POWERS THREATEN FORCE.
TUE LITTLE KINGDOM ORDERED TO
GET OUT OF CRETE AT ONCE.

OTHERWISE THE FlRAEUs WILL BE BL>OCKADED
AND HosrILITIEs BEGUN-A GREEK VICTORY
REPORTED IN CRETE-ANorHER REGI-
MENT SAILS FROM ATHENS ANDA
THIRD WILL SAIL TO-DAY
TURKEY GETTING HER
wARsHlPs READY.
London. Feb. 16-"The Daily News" will say
Tomorrow that the Powers have sent a colec-
tive note to Greece stating that unless the Gre
clan forces withdrawn from Crete within
torty-eight hours the Piraeus will be blockaded
and hostties begun against Greece.
The various reports received here indicate
that Turkeys quiescence regarding the prog
ress Of events In Crete arises from indifference.
She IS tired Of bothering about distant ISL
and and would willingly surrender 1t 10 Greece
II the latter would undertake not to NEEDLE
IN Macedonia
"The Times" has a dispatch sent from Canea
Tuesday evening stating that the Greek Com
modore has not replied to the ultimatum of the
commanders Of the fleets, presented TO him on
Monday requiring him 10 withdraw.
The dispatch adds that firing was heard all
day Tuesday IN the western districts The
situation at Retimo is alarming. The Consuls
urgently demand that troops dsembark TO save
the houses Of Christians from pillage.
Athens Feb. 16.-The first definite news Of
Greek victory in Crete received this even
,ng. and the widest enthusiasm followed the re-
ce.pt Of the intelligence.
The Greeks. II is said. attacked and captured
Fort Aghia taking 400 Mussulmans prisoners.
Among the number are 100 Turkish troops the
remainder Of the prisoners being Moslems who
had taken refuge in the fort.
Details Of the engagement are lacking. One
report states that no fighting occurred the garri-
son surrenderng upon the demand Of the Greek
commander AS no mention OF any losses is
made In anv OF the dispatches II is surmised that
this report Is true.
Notwithstanding the re oorts that the Powers
would take concerted action 10 prevent Greece
from taking further hostile action in Crete. war
like preparations are being made with all pos
sibe dispetch In addition TO the Corps of
OCCUPATION" already in the island, which corps
numbers 300 men Of all arms another regi-
rnent embarked upon transport and sailed Tor
Crete tonight. Another regiment will sail
thence tomorrow.
The Government is preparing for every pos
sible contingency, and has summoned two
classes Of the naval reserve for active ser
vice.
The people are IN a frenzy OF excitement. and
demand that the Cretan question be settled now
for all time II is popularity thought that when
the Powers find the annexation Of the island,
which Greece has in view an accomplished fact'
they will readily acquiesce in this spoation or
the Turk.
The Cretan Christians are Wild with delight
over the manner in which Greece has come to
their rescue. When the Greek troops landed on
the island they were received with the greatest
enthusiasm men,. women and children hailing
them as delverers from their long bondage ID
the hated Turks. Everywhere the deepest anx-
iety was displayed TO swear loyalty TO King
George the Christians taking It for granted that
they were TO become at once subjects Of the kinS
Of the Hellenes.
The temper Of the people - such that they
would scarcely hesitate to undertake the fool
hardy task Of defying the combined Powers In
their effort TO secure their liberty.
London, Feb 16.-The COnstantinople corre-
spondent Of 1.-The Daily News telegraphs that
the Ministry Of Marine has been ordered TO pre-
pare six vessels for sea service.