The Indianapolis journal., 1897-03-04
Order to Evacuate the Island Of Crete
Received at Athens with Indigna-
tion and Amazement.
NO REPLY YET PREPARED
PEOPLE OF ATHENS URGING THE
GOVERNMENT TO RESIST.
Newspapers Advocating War with the
Turks-COntents of the COIlec-
tive Note of the Powers.

LONDON, March 3.-While the latest
news from Athens indicates grave fears
that Greece will refuse TO comply with the
demands OF the powers TO withdraw her
troops and fleet from the Island of Crete
within six days, dating from noon Tues
day, 1t is generally recognized that the
measures proposed by the powers includ-
ing the granting of autonomy to Crete
under the suZerainty of the Sultan. are the
best that Europe could have adopted in
view OF the present complicated circum-
stances, when the whole Balkan peninsula
is ready to ask quid pro quo for anything
obtained by Greece There is some COM
ment in diplomatic circles over the fact
that the powers decided to present Identical
notes to Greece, instead of a collective
note, the latter being of much stronger
character this change leading to the i'm
preston that the unanimity of the powers
is not so conclusive as the ministers ut
terances seek to convey. The situation
creates fears that while Greece may be
bent to the will of the powers without fur
ther coercion. fresh jealousies will arise
so soon as the Greeks are ousted and the
new regime in Crete is inaugurated. 1t is
may force Lord Salisbury to desert the
concert of the powers and declare that
Great Britain will not authorize the coer-
cion of Greece But it is realized that this
involves an instant. violent diplomatic
quarrel with Russia and Germany, and pos
sibly war with one or both.
The collective note signed by the embas-
sadors of the six powers, which was pre-
sented to the Turkish government, de-
clares that the powers are desirous OF put
ting stop TO the deplOrable condition OF
affairs in Crete. due to the delay in the
execution of the reforms. 1t declares that
complete autonomy should be conferred on
and concludes with stating that Greece has
been called on to withdraw her military
and naval forces from Crete.
stantinople says that the special commits
sion appointed by the Porte TO inquire into
the condition of the Turkish fleet has re-
ported to the Sultan that twenty-five ves-
sells are ready for service. The admiral OF
the war ship Fuad, in a counter report. has
real condition of the fleet. The military
commission has reported TO the Sultan that
~, 600 troops have been already mobilized or
dispatched to the frontier. Orders will be
given tonight TO raise, the number to
l20 coo.
A dispatch to the Daily Mail from Athens
says: Commodore Reinicks recall was due
TO his having shown Needless Difference TO
the wishes of the foreign admirals, and
especially because of the fact that he failed
to fire upon the Turkish war ship Fuad
when the latter joined in the lombard
ment. His officers have displayed a rest
les spirit because he disapproved their IN
vitation TO an insurgent leader TO partake
of their hospitality on board q Greek man.
of-war. Premier Delyannis has long con-
ferences with King George daily, and the
Cabinet is now sitting to discuss the char
acter Of the reply to be given to the iden-
tical notes of the powers and the military
measure necesstated by the situation in
nj uha Turkish frDOnS
frontier are taking up an irritating atu-
tude likely to produce collision at any mo-
ment. Meanwhile preparations continue
for mobilization and dispatching further
reinforcements to the seat of danger A
monster demonstration has been arranged
for tomorrow in favor or the pollcy or
resistance to the mandate of the powers.
This is the dominant feeling OF the popu-
lace; and the belief Is universal that even
il Colonel VassoS is recalled by the govern
ment his officers will lesign their commits
sions and join the insurgents. As the re-
suit of telegram from Queen Olga to the
Russian admiral at Crete. the Greek war
ships have received permission to bring the
Greek wounded home
Another conference has been held at
Canea between the foreign admirals and
the consuls and local authorities as TO
measures of precaution TO be taken In the
event of further disorders. Some fanatical
Mussulmans have been arrested and sent
board a war ship for inviting an attack
upon Christians.
The crown prince, the members OF the
Cabinet and many officers were present
vest erday at the obsequies of the late met
ropolitan of Crete, held in the Cathedral.
The metropolitan of Athens, In the course
of a touching funeral oration, pointed TO
the dead body lying amid flowers and eX-
claimed: He was indeed happy in tnat he
lived just long enough TO see the Ereek
flag floating over Crete. ImS aIluSloh
caused profound sensation.
.'The Greek newspapers are almost unani-
NOUS in declaring that Greece cannot with
draw her troops from Crete without ols-
honor. The semi-official Proia says: We
cannot understand why Greco-Turklsh
war should threaten the peace of Europe,
but we warn Europe that another injustice
against Hellenism would render peace I'M
possible The Asty and the ,AgroponS
patchwork The Nedemera says that Eu-
rome might constrain Greece, but not the
Cretans. Other papers boldly advocate
crossing the Turkish frontier. where the
shells of the European fleets cannot follow.
The Neaphimeris. the government organ,
hopes that the reply of NJ. DelyannlS 10
the Identical notes OF the powers will con-
form to the desire Of the Greek nation.
Colonel Smolenitz, the Greek minister OF
war i'm a letter to the Greek newspapers,
confirms the report of his resignation ana
states that it was due TO the reJecuon py
the government of his advice TO dispatch
reinforcementS to Crete. In the course or
an interview Colonel SmolenitZ declared
that the Greek and Turkish forces on the
frontiers were about equal. 1t is rumored
that more naval and military reserves are
to be called out. -,
Renorts from all the provinces of the
kingdom of Greece indicate that the actlon
of the powers is everywhere regarded Win
a feeling of Indignation. In all sections
volunteers are enrolling
dispatch from Canea at noon states
that an Austrian torpedo boat mas lowed
there a Greek vessel with proVlslon5 from m
Kissame. The Italian cruiser Saruegeha IL
eynected. Patriots have been doubled IN
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