The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-23

Berlin. Feb. 23.-The Lokal Anziger is
thority for the statement that the
ng OF Greece has sent telegram to
ristian TX, king of Denmark, to the
ect that he has decided to sail for
etc, TO take command OF the Greek
ces there.
london. Feb. pa dispatch to The
ronicle from Athens says:
is believed that IL has been decided
call out three more classes OF reserves.
is impossible for the King OF Greece
draw back. III he should do SO, there
'uld be neither crown nor government
thin "a hours.
dispatch to The Daily Telegraph
pm Mllos. dated Monday, says:
The Greek warships here have been
dered TO start for Crete Immediately,
der the command Of Prince George.
N the house of commons yesterday
ere was a spirited debate on the sit
ton in Crete. The Liberals declared
ht the bombardment of Canea by
ftish vessels was shame and an out
ge. Labouchere referred TO the Sui
n OF Turkey as a miserable cur; a
al blot upon civilization" He was
lied TO order by the speaker and apollo
ked for his violent expressions. Sir
illiam Vernon Hardcourt said: Il
otest against Great Brataln taking
ms against people lighting for free
m.
The government admitted that the
mbardment was "regrettable neces-
~; that the insurgents could not be
owed to place guns where they COM
anded a town occupied by foreign
arines."
Canea, Island OF Crete. Feb. 23.-The
Iglish, Italian and Russian consuls
We returned from Selinos, accompa-
ed by 10 Mussulmans fugitives.
ley were unable 10 hold conferences
tn the chiefs OF the belligerents. who
conducting war OF determination.
9TH sides have mutually massacred
isoners. Two thousand civilians and
Turkish soldiers are resisting the ad-
nee of the insurgents with three can
n. Their position is extremely criti-
|. The consuls proceeded TO Cadano
board a ship. The Christians there.
hough advised OF their arrival. fired
the consuls, in spite OF the white flag
truce which they carried. The con-
Is returned TO Salinos. where the
lristians occupied fresh positions.
ere, also. the consuls were fired upon,
shots falling all around the ship.
The insurgents have reholsted their
& att Halcpa, but they have not fired
the Turks. who have planted a flag
DO yards from the insurgent position.
Fifteen Christians, including three
rs of the ELIAS convent. were wound
by the bomhardment. Five thousand
surgents arrived within half an hour
ter firing commenced. Advices from
india are to the effect that the water
pply has been diverted and that the
vernon has twice vainly asked for
en admirals TO land marines.
The British, Italian and Russian con-
Is proposed an armistice Of one week
Salinos. This proposition was accept
by both Mussulmans and Christians.
Athens. Feb. GA great indignation
Getting was held here yesterday in or
r o'protest against the bombardment
nday by warships of the powers of
q insurgent camp near Canea. Shouts
ere raised for war. and the speakers
hemently declared that the court was
w fully determined TO sacrifice its
ood and treasure In aid of Crete.
Premier Delyannis addressed a crowd
people from the terrace in front of the
lnistry OF finance. and declared q {
e cabinet was in perfect accord with
G nation. which might he assured that
e government will do its duty. II is
mored that the minister for war has
signed.
The minister for foreign affairs he's
He'd at the foreign embassies and has
iged a protest against the lombard
ent OF the insurgent camp by the for
Rn warships.
lt is announced that Greece has de-
AIRED that If the bombardment of in.
rgent positions In the Island OF Canea
repea ted she will break off diplomatic
ations with the powers.
ON the other hand. II Is stated that As
m Bey. the Turkish minister al
hens. threatens that Turkey will
eak off her rotations unless the Greel
oops are withdrawn from Crete.
The Greek ship Thessalia has returned
Milos, having failed to land arms OF
DIVISIONS anywhere on the Cretan coast
wing 20 the foreign warships
Prime Minister Delyannis, in the ex'
utive chamber, denied all of the re-
,rts OF the landing of Turkish troop!
the island OF Crete.
Paris. Feb. 23.-Much the same scene
was enacted in the British parlia
ent took place in the chamber o
puties The government replying Il
iestions on the Cretan situation. re-
led that European concert was neces
ry 20 prevent an Eastern confiagra
On. TIE action Of the European fee
as defended by Minister OF Foreign
fairs Hanatovx.
Secretary To the President.
washington Feb. 23.--Tho president
ivate secretary has ceased to exis'
"A from this time on the duties OF tn