New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-23
r11r POWERS CANNOT AGREE
.rs TO THAT EFFECT CURRENT IN
"' BERLIN AND ROME

nav TO GREEcE-GREEK CABI-
- cotxcrl--THE OUTLOOK IN
,.,, FAR FROM REAssURING.
p.-,,n March 22-The Post" which is known
-, a,,,hassadors' organ says semi-oh-
-" A., that II seems that an agreement
e'A''' - powers on the Cretan question can
si"o"7 s.,sd It ads that If Germany's eff
NOV y. .,,ntain peace do not meet with the
1o''S :, ,be other Powers, she VIII not fur
supp"' her disnterested services to that end
the' gen" March 2o-"The Daily News" will to-
Lo'u' .,h,sh a dispatch from Rome. the
MOI, =, which claims to have received trust
sen Information that although the Powers
"' 10 maintain their concert. they are
s,a - agree upon their future action. There
un" 40 currents Of opinion flowing, one in Rus
md Germany and another in Great Britain
- I,.lv and these are Numerically opposed
n each other.
The dispatch adds that the Italian Govern
.r, has instructed Admiral Canevaro who is
a, command Of the combined fleets in Cretan
waters TO make an inquiry into the lombard
80 bv Turkish warshps in Suda Bay. and en-
nowerirg him in his discretion to compel the
turkish warshiDs TO withdraw.
IN the House Of Commons to-day the Right
Won George y. Curzon Parliamentary Secre-
,erv Of the Foreign Office, stated that Sir Al
fred Biliotti, the British Consul at Canea, had
rsnorted 10 the Government the text Of ar In
,eryiew ha6 on Friday last by the admiras
~ the warships in Cretan waters with the
chiefs OF the insurgents. The chiefs did not
approve Of the scheme Of the Powers to grant
autonomy to the island. ard declared that moth
ing but annexation to Greece would satisfy
them
This statement Of Mr.. Curzon confirms the
repor, as to the attitude of the insurgent lead
ers contained in the exclusive dispatches Of the
United Associated Presses on Friday last
Athens. March 22-King George to-day had
long Interview with u Onou the Russian Minis
Ter. after which he summoned Prime Minister
Deyanns. 10 whom he gave q prolor sed audi
eace Afterward NJ Deyanns summoned
meeting II the Cabinet. The council is sup
posed 70 nave discussed the naval preparations
which Greece is making in the Gulf Of Aria, and
which are reported 70 have produced uncasi-
ness In ST Petersburg
The Government has ordered the enrolment u
all robust citizens. no: otherwise halle to mill
'ary service to form militia force 10 guard the
towns in the absence Of the troops.
The Standard" VIII tomorrow publish dis
patch from Cenea stating that there has been
further looting by Moslems of property owned
by absent Christians The dispatch denies the
alleged misconduct Of the Ottoman troops whose
behavior. it is claimed. has been excellent
Advices reached here to-day that cannon eN-
oded in tn Turkish camp at Eiassona, killing
% officer and eight soldiers.
There is a scarcity OF horses for army pur-
,ses and the Government has issued a requsi-
4on fog ali ne best horses here to be- used by
ne troops. Many OF the wealthy residents Of
he city and its vicinity have turned all Of their
.orses over 10 the Government glad of the OPP
)Ortunity thus furnished them OF aiding in this
way the cause Of Greece.
Canoa March 1.-THE outlook in this city and
.!cinity is not ver reassuring The situation OF
he Turkish garrison in the fort at Melaxa is
exceedingly critical. The place is besieged by in
urgents and the Turkish troops have moi
rough provisions TO last them more than TWO
lays. Attempts have been made 70 revictual the
ort, but the insurgents have rendered the eff
ort fruitless. ii the Christians capture the
orts at MalaXa and Keratide, as IL new appears
highly probable they will do, Canea will be
virtually b,Ockaded andpard
MalaXa is within the limits OF the Turkish cor
lon drawn by the ain.irals OF the foreign fleets,
)ut this does not erevent The operations Of the
Insurgents within the line. as they refuse 20
eccgnize the authority OF the admrals 10 estab-
ish SUCH a Gordon
onvey provisions 70 the fort at MalaXa were
lel in check throughout the day by the Chris
ian insurgents. The troops, finding that they
ould no. reach the fort signaIed u the gun
oats in Suda Bay requesting aid. The gunboats
pened FIRE on the insure ents but could not drive
heIn from the positions they occupied, when
Tectualy commanded the approaches 10 the
OFT. 50 far as known the fire from the warships
ID damage.
Tie insurgent leaders reiterate their refusal
o accept autonomy from the Powers. and de-
lare that if the island is not annexed 70 Greece
ney desire If il were not for the support |
lro-ded 70 the Turks by the Powers they would /
"a short time be driven from the island. II is
elieved here that success has so intoxicated the
aders Of the insureents that they would not |
estate 10 assume actual hostities against the /
-oops Of the Powers. II they should JOIN forces |
ith the Greek army Of occupation and resist |
b. Powers IL would take a strong force ana |
.rge expenditure of money to conquer them.
II is estimated that nearly half OF all the Mus
llman inhabitants Of the island have sought |
-fugo here Their number is so large that the |
pace within the GORDON is not sufficient for their
eeds and in many cases they are herded Ike
nimals Measures are being taken 10 extend
he Turkish lines with the help Of the foreign de-
schrnent on duty here. II the present temper
the Insurgents near the city this is considered
o be d hazardous experiment
Copenhagen. March 1.-THE "Berlingske IT.
ende~ asserts that an agreement has been en-
ared into between Russia and Turkey by which
he former guarantees the integrity of the OF
nan empire in consideration Of the cession
" Turkey n Russia of an island In the Mediter-
anean and the Peninsula Of Mount AthOs. on
he Aegean Sea.
Vienna. March 22.-Tne "Neue Freie Pressc"
avs that England. with view Of preventing a
ollision between the Turks and Greeks on the
'hessslian and Turkish frontier. Will propose
q The Powers that a temporary neutral zone be
established, 10 extend mile on either side or
ae border
THIS COUNTRY NOT CONCERNED.
10 ACTION WILL BE TAKEN IN REGARD TO THE