The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-08

ATHENS, March THE answer Of
Greece to the identical notes Of the
powers was discussed at a meeting Of
the cabinet and approved by King
George today. 1t is reported that the
reply is a refusal to recall the Greek
fleet and troops from Crete, on the
ground that the recall would be a sig
nal for pillage, incendiarism and mur-
Ger. The complete text of the note will
not be known until it is presented to
the ambassadors Of the powers tomor-
row.
In diplomatic circles, it is said that
the Greek answer may lead to nego-
tiations based upon a proposal for CO.
operation which has been presented by
France.
p. NIT is stated that in view Of
the contemplated negative reply of
Greece to the powers, King George has
sent orders to Col. VasSCs, commanding
the Greek forces in Crete, to hold all
the places now occupied by him. The
king is still here, and the date Of the
departure Of the crown prince for the
frontier has not been fixed. Every ef-
fort is being made to concentrate the
before the threatened blockade of the
Greek coast can be effected
In official circles the nope is not now
entertained that the powers will ac-
cept the French proposal
ATHENS, March 81 a. m.-Though
the exact character of the Greek re-
ply to the powers is not yet made
known, 1t is understood that, in addi-
ton to the ground of refusal to com
ply because Of the fear Of pillage. in
cendiarism and murder in Crete, the
ncte points out that the Cretans. who
alone should be regarded as entitled to
determine their fate, have declared
tkeir unalterable resolution to be an
neAed to Greece as the only solution
that will finally pacify the island
King George and other members of
the royal family attended a requiem
mass in the Cathedral for the officers
and soldiers who have fallen in Crete.
The Flinghensia publishes a telegram
stating that body of 12O Macedonians
and Epirotes came into collision yester-
day at Krania, six hours march from
Crevena, with a strong Turkish detacn-
commanding
MacedOnians, attacked the Turkish po-
s1tion toward evening, and is reported
to have captured it after an all night
fight.
Copyright, 1897 by the Associated Press.)
ATHENS, March THE situation of
affairs here, as this dispatch is sent
III a. m9. remains grave although
there are few signs, here and there.
since yesterday, that a pacific solution
of the Cretan crisis is yet possible. It
| is believed that the government is sin
cere in not desiring to start any con
flagratiOn which may spread far and
wide. The gravity Of the situation is
recognized on all sides, and all those
interested seem willing to arrive at a
peaceful settlement of the difficulties.
if possible.
Greece is displaying undiminished
firmness in her intention to carry cut
at all cost the programme which She
has mapped out for herself in regard
to Crete while at the same time sup
porting the pacific intentions Of her ID
visers.
1t is stated that Prince MaurOcordat0.
the Greek minister at Constantinopie.
has addressed note to the Turkish
! government proposing tC recall The
Greek troops II om the frontiers Of
Macedonia and Albania, if the Turkish
! troops near the Greek frontier are sim
ultaneously Withdrawn. The Porte,
however has not shown any haste IL
accede to this proposal.
| AT the same time this note was sent
/ to the Turkish government stringent
orders were issued to the commanders
/ of the Greek troops in Thessaly to do
! everything possible to avoid anything
calculated to provoke a conflict while
the hope was expressed to the Turk
ish officials at Constantinople that the