The herald., 1897-04-07
FREEDOM
OF GREECE
From the ThralldOm of
the Turk
AN IMPOSING CELEBRATION
WHICH FANS WAR FEELING
INTO FURY
Tho Bru1t,,,;des Are Orderly, but Not
Voice Is rIeard But Cries
for war
WHICH FANS WAR FEELING
INTO FURY

Associated Press Special Wire.
ATHENS, April 6.-The creates, en-
thusiasm was manifested here todSN
during the fetes organized to celebrate
the anniversary of the declaration of 1921
Of the independence of Greece from
Turkish rule The king and members of
the royal family, accompanied by the
ministers and all the high court and
other officials of Athens, attended the
religious ceremonies at the cathedral.
where the TIE Deum was sung. The king
received great ovation during his pas
| sage to and from the cathedral, and he
and the ministers were showered with
leaflets inscribed: "Hurrah for war!"
The scenes throughout the day, al
though very brilliant, were lacking in
the usual imposing military disi>ly on
account of the large number of troops
sent to the frontier. The scarcity of
pleasant exchange between the people
here was also in striking contrast with
other years. Otherwise the usual GUS
toms were followed. There was sa
lutte of twenty one guns in the morning
and free feast of roast lamb, the ma
tional dish. was given to the poor.
Throughout the day the crowds of
| people paraded the streets cheering for
the king and for war with Turkey.
The entire city is decorated with flags,
but here also is a difference from pre-
vious years, because not a single for
eign flag, except those over the foreign
legations, are flying.
The celebration commenced with the
| TIE Deum at the cathedral The routs
from the palace to the cathedral was
lined with troops of the garrison, and
the streets were densely crowded En-
, route the horses of the carriage occupied
| by the crown princess became alarmed.
bolted and the vehicle was overturned.
A scene of tremendous excitement fol-
lowed The people rushed to the spot
from all sides and raised the carriage
The princess, who was not hurt, soon
reached the kings carriage and pro-
| ceeded to the cathedral.
The thanksgiving service was attended
by all the members of the diplomatic
corps. Contrary to custom, the members
of the diplomatic corps were not ac-
companied by their wives or daughters
at the ceremonies today.
There was no manifestation on thu
part of the crowd when the foreign rep
resentatives passed. but when the cor
tege reached the cathedral, there were
terrific shouts of Long live war"
Long live Crete" and Long live the
king" There was another popular
demonstration in front of the university
Large numbers of Greek flags were dis
| nj nd he
the statues of the heroes of Greek inde-
pendence. Patriotic speeches were made
the warlike sentiments were loudly ap-
plauded and the speakers received ova-
tion.
All the legations excepting those of
Turkey. Germany and Austria were
decorated with flags, and on the French
and Russian legations the Greek flag
was f1oated side by side with the ma
tional flags of France and Russia.
During the afternoon a mass meeting
was held to protest against the action
of the powers and to indorse the steps
taken by the Greek government Later
delegation from this meeting, accom-
panied by a crowd of thousands. pre-
sented a copy of the resolutions to the
king at the palace, crying Long live
| war;"
This evening every one in the city is
parading, and the scene is one of extra
ordinary animation.
p. ma vast concourse of people
still remain in front of the royal palace.
calling upon King George to show him.
self. Much alarm was caused by the
! firing of several shots in the very CEN
ter of the crowd. Immediately after
around the palace.
| Thousands are now listening to one Of
the most popular and effective Greek
orators, who is speaking in Constitu-
tion square in favor of war.
There is great excitement over the
news that blockade of the Piraeus is
imminent, but there are no disturbances.
In the crowd are thousands of women
and children.
| Each of the foreign representatives
has handed M. Skouzes, the Greek min
lister of foreign affairs, the following
note:
"The undersigned, in accordance with
instructions from his government, has
the honor to announce to Mr.. Skouzes,
minister of foreign affairs for the Greek
government, that in case of armed con-
fiict on the Graeco-Turkish frontier all
responsibility will rest with the aggres-
sors. He is also instructed 20 say that
whatever results may arise from such
conflict the powers are firmly resolved
to maintain the general peace treaty,
| and have decided not to allow the ag-
gressor in any event to reap the slightest
benefit from his action"
| The ambassadors at Constantinople
have presented to the sublime porte a
| note similar to the foregoing.
ENGLISH FEELING.
| LONDON, April Elm the house OF
| commons today the goVernment leader.