New-York tribune., 1897-02-13
ATHENS IN A TUMULT.
GREEKS CLAMOROUS FOR VAR
REPORT THAT TURKISH TROOPS WILL.
RE SENT FROM SMYRNA TO CRETE.

FoRCEMENTs LANDING on THE ISLAND
THE INSURGENTS ACTIVE AND
AGGREssIvE--A FRANCO
RUSSIAN SCHEME
Athens Feb 13-The greatest excitement pre-
walls here The newspapers have issued mid
night editions containing a report that the Vail
4. smyrna has chartered steamer for the pur-
nose Of Transporting troops to Crete. and this in
,a,e Of assurances given to the Powers by the
Porte that Turkey would not send reinforce
rents 10 the island.
The newspapers and the crowds in the street
declare that the action of the Vail is taken with
,be full cOgniZanCe OF the Porte. which has again
moved II proof is necessary. that not the slight
es, confidence can bs placed in its assurances
or promises Hearty denunciations Of the
Turkish Government are heard on every hand.
The city is alive at this hour. and the principal
s,-eots are filed with Greeks. who demand that
the Grecian warships shall prevent the landing
n further troops in Crete. Il is believed here
that orders to that effect have already been given
10 Prince George. and there is no doubt that he
u1u fully carry out his instructions. In which
case war with Turkey would probably result
unless diplomacy or superior force should be en-
Moved to divert Greece from her determination
IN protect the Cretan Christians and also. per-
hans 10 bring about the long sought for annexa-
ZION Of the island
London Feb 1.-THE Greek Charge d'Atfaires
here has Informed Lord Salisbury that his Gov
eminent has decided TO prevent the Turks from
landing any reinforcements upon the island Of
Crete
A dispatch from Constantinople says the Porte
has given assurances 10 the Powers that Turkey
will not send reinforcements 70 Crete.
dispatch from COnstantinople says that
1900 Cretan Insurgents are known TO be con-
,antrated in the vicinity OF Canea, awaiting the
arrival OF arms ammunition and equipments
from Sphakia. on the south coast, near the
western extremity Of the island Of Crete, where
they have been landed by expeditions from
Greece When these supplies received the
dispatch SAYS II is the intention Of the insur-
gents 10 make an attack upon Canea The dis
patch adds that the Turkish authorities are now
convinced that the pecifcation OF the island can
only be effected by European occupation.
NJ Hanotaux, the French Foreign Minister.
has initiated proposals that the Powers blockade
Crete and that they also occupy Canea. Retimo
and the other centres Of disorder. pending a
settlement OF the dispute that will be satisfac-
tory 10 the Cretacs Active negotiations on
these proposals are now proceeding.
4 high authority at the Foreign Office to-day
told a representative of the United Associated
Presses that he believed the proposal of NJ.
Hanotaux was a nco-Russian scheme to per-
NIT Greece 10 occupy the island. with Prince
George, second son Of the King Of the Hellenes,
as, Governor General the island continuing 10
tc/ tribute TO Turkey.
Nm the House OF Commons to-day George n
Curzon Parliamentary Secretary TO the Foreign
Office announced that the latest news received
By the Government showing the situation in
Crete was that the Christians were the aggres-
sors and were attacking the Moslems in many
localities. A large number Of Moslems. Mr. Cur
yon said had been killed, and thirteen villages
had been burned.
The Times" commenting on the Cretdn I'M
hroclio saws that Greece must not he permitted
10 force the hands Of the Powers. and that there
should oe Immediate Intervention 10 restore
order
The Morning Post" will tomorrow publish
,ovy's agencv's statement that the Powers are
unanimous in their condemnation Of the attitude
OF Greece. and that they will not allow her to
continue her present course. She must, 1t is
added. abandon the idea Of beginning a war
with Turkey.
Berlin Feb. 12-"The Post" OF this city. this
evening publishes an article in which it says
that war between Greece and Turkey Is almost
inevitable. The paper adds that Turkey Is en-
titled 10 allow her troops TO cross the Ihessalah
frontier in view Of the action of Greece.
Vienna Feb l2-It is reported here that
blockade Of Crete by the European Powers VIII
be established shortly. ~ ,,.,
Canea Crete. Feb. 12-Georgi beroVltcn ,e Il
pacbo The christian Governor of Crete. having
bser r'anaced by the Moslems, has taken refuse
in the Greek Consulate. and his wlfe mas iouhd
an asvlum at the French Consulate, penang
Their departure from the island.
The Christians after prolonged nghl' nav
dri,er the Moslems into Canea, ana are no"
bold,ng tho suburbs of the town
The Cretans and the foreign Consuls mere ~ ~htVe
agreed tbat Halcpa shall be regarded as heuIaI
territory until an attack SHAH De mace Oh
Canea In the event of such an attack bclns ut-
cided upon the COnsuls shall have tWeh'y-Iounr n
hours notice The comma nder or the NIeek
vsrshins here has promised the Commanders o,
the other war vessels 10 give them loI'E Houi'
notice in the event Of his attacking the loNnc 49,,
Prince George the commander OF me "ioeh
,orredo fotilla. has not yet arrived mere Dou,.
The Athens correspondent or ihe DaiIS ~
YeTer ,nIerranhs that Turkey is forming .ht
roaraud,ng hands Of Albania into bodies tmat ina
vW he endowed to invade TheSsaIY. lht
Greek Government is fully alive u the daheer
IN this direction and is Fastening troops 10 ~.
frontier TO repel any attempted I,N"'io" ooI
Grecian territory It is reported that coi
Ngon mas already occurred between the "ooP'
and Albanians on the frontier
rTAry WILL NOT OPPOSE GREECE.