The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-02-18
OPEN FIRE.
Christians Bombard the Cretan
City of Canea.

Turks Are Attacked and Blood II
;. Shed - Governor and Foreign
C0nsuls Fly-Grccinn Troops
Are Moving.
Canea, Island of Crete, Feb. 15.-The
christians occupied the heights sur
rounding the town Sunday morning,
and began to lombard Canea. AS soon
as the firing commenced Prince George
Berovitch, governor of Crete, with 80
recently-enrolled gendarmes, boarded
the Russian man-of-war. The Greek con-
sui also embarked on board another
vessel. The Turks from the fortress
replied to the fire of the Christians. 1t
is reported that the fighting was attend
ed with bloodshed. The military gov
ernor has been removed from his post.
The foreign consuls embarked on board
the various vessels lying off the town of
Canea. The Greek consul at Heraklion
went on board the Greek war ship Maui
archos A1iaulis. The Christians at
Heraklion are also hurrying on board
the ships.
The village of Halepa, the residence
of the consuls, was in state of great
trepidation Saturday, owing to the ap-
proach of the insurgents, who joined,
it is stated, by Greek volunteers, as
sembled in great force on Akrotiri
peninsula, made an advance in the
neighborhood. The Hellenic flag,
hoisted on the arrival of the Greek war
ships, was displayed on the summit of
Gil adjoining hill. All of the members OF
the families of the consular agents
were transferred to the war ships.
The Greek consulate was garrisoned,
with an impressive show of force, by
native Christians and sailors, in antici-
patton of an attack from the Moham-
medans from the vicinity of Canea. The
insurgents advanced Saturday toward
the isthmus connecting the peninsula
with the main land, and engaged the
Turkish artillery throughout the after
noon. The Mohanmedans at Canea
were in a state of extreme excitement,
and owing to rumors of an intended at
tack upon the consulates at Canea, spe-
cial precautions were taken at the Of
ives were packed and ready for removal
before daylight. About 400 bashiba-
zouks and company of regulars hur-
ried out from Canea and attacked the
Christians. The Christians were finally
repulsed and pursued into the interior
of the peninsula.
1t is reported that the Christians
have succeeded in making stand, and
that they now maintain their position.
The Turkish troop ship which arrived
Sunday has just put out to sea, pur-
sued by the Greek transport Mykale.
1brahim Pasha, the military governor,
has resigned.
Constantinople, Feb. 15.-A Greek
war ship on Saturday fred on Turk
;sh vessel conveying soldiers from Can
dia to Canea. AS result of Fridays
occurrence the ambassadors decided to
recommend to their respective govern
ments that the powers occupy Canea,
Retimo and Gambia for the purpose of
affording protection to the Mussal-
mans.
1t is stated that the British admiral
commanding in the Cretan waters has
orders to prevent any collision at sea
between the Turks and the Greeks.
Athens. Feb. 15.-The army reserves
of 1893 and 1894 have been called out
and ordered to hold themselves in readi-
ness to join their colors at 4S hours no.
tice. A number of detachments of in,
fantry, artillery and engineers have en-
barked at Piraeus for Crete. Col. Vassos,
chief aid-de-camp to King George, COM
manded the troops, who numbered 1900.
AS the men marched aboard the vessel
which was to convey them to Crete large
crowds of people who had gathered to
witness their departure cheered them
again and again. 1t is understood that
the orders of the troops are to protect
the Christian families in Crete and to
restore order. This is looked upon as
tantamount to the occupation of the
island. Greece has notified the powers
that she will willingly hold herself an.
swerable for the steps she has taken,
The troops are already styled the Corps
of Occupation" Aregiment of artillery
has been" ordered to start at once for
Thessalonian frontier. This regiment
will be accompanied by Prince Nicholas,
King Georges third son.
London, Feb. 15.-Mr. Gladstone tele.
graphs to the Daily Chronicle the fol.
lowing message: II do not dare to
stimulate Greece when l cannot help
her, but shall profoundly rejoice at her
success. Hope the powers will recollect
that they have their own character to
redeem"
The Daily Telegraph publishes dis
patch from St. Petersburg saying that
the military division of Odessa will con-
centrate 10000 Cossacks with view to
being in readiness to meet any emer-
gency that may arise.
London, Feb. 15.-The London pa
pers this morning concur in the opinion
that Greeco-Turkish war is i'm
minent. The liberal organs implore the
government not to impede the action of
Greece in any way while the more mod
crate journals urge the powers to &C.
cupy Crete and to decide the ultimate
destiny of the island when matters shall