The record-union., 1897-03-09

returning to Sandringham, is remain
ing in London.
1t is learned on good authority that
the Greek reply to the Identical notes
of the powers viii be of a conciliatory
tone, fully recognizing the high aims
of the powers, and it will offer to with
draw the Greek fleet from Cretan
waters.
While pointing out that if is impos-
sible to withdraw Greek troops from
Crete, it viii offer to place them under
the control of the powers to restore or
der. Finally, the reply will suggest
that the Cretans be allowed TO choose
their own Government.
The reply of Greece to the Identical
notes Of the powers, delivered at Athens
on Tuesday last, insisting upon the
withdrawal of Greek troops from Crete
and of the Greek fleet from Cretan
waters, was received here at noon.
1t conforms to the forecast cabled
exclusively to the Associated Press. a
Cabinet council was Immediately held,
after which the Marquis OF Salisbury
went to Windsor to consult the Queen.
There was great animation at the
Foreign Cfice Nearly every Embassa-
dor called during the day.
The reply of Greece to the identical
notes of the powers is regarded in Off
cial circles here as of the most favor
able nature. 1t is believed that the
crisis will soon be ended as the Greek
note at least furnishes basis upon
which a compromise satisfactory to all
concerned can be speedily reached.
The Stock Exchange here and the
bourses On the continent reflect the
confident feeling.
The reply of Greece is conciliatory in
tone, fully recognizing the important
objects the Powers have in view, and
offering to withdraw her fleet from
Cretan waters. Greece, however, points
to the fact that it is impossible for her
to withdraw her troops from the island.
Greece offers to place her troops in
Crete under the control of the Powers,
in order that they may be available
for the restoration of order.
Referring to the statements made to
the effect that the Cretans prefer au-
tonomy to annexation to Greece, the
Government of Greece suggests that
the Cretans be allowed to choose their
own Government
Greece, they reply, is convinced that
autonomy will not pacify Crete, and
another chapter in the horrors of Mus
sulman fanaticism will be added to the
six periods of anarchy which have al
ready decimated the island.
Continuing, the reply says it is i'm
possible, in view of the past, to ad-
wise the Cretans to lay down their
arms. holding that this service would
not be obeyed, even if rendered. The
Greek reply also says that since the
foreign ships preserve order in Crete
and prevent the landing Of Turkish
troops, the presence of the Greek ships
is unnecessary, but it is explained the
Greek army cannot leave the Christians
to the risk of Mussulman fanaticism
and the Turkish troops.
The Greek Government holds that or
der in Crete would be at once restored
il the Powers would have confidence in
the Greek troops, and permit them to
join in the work of pactfying the is
lands. 1t is understood that the for
eign Admirals have recommended the
occupation of the Cretan ports by one
battalion of infantry from each of the
Powers
reply to the representations of Prince
Kaurococdato, Greek Minister here, on
the subject of the interference of Turk
ish officials with a party of Greek engi-
neers repairing the road near the from
tier of Thessaly, Tewenik Pasha, the
Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs.
has assured the Prince that orders
have been sent to the authorities on the
cidents.
HORRORS AT CANEA
CANEA, March S.-Turkish officials
are allowing Mussulmans to desecrate
the cemeteries and monaSteries.
Coffins are being forced open and re-
mains being thrown into the fields, the
object being to, steal valuables buried
with the dead.