New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-23

MEETING THAT THE GOVERNMENT is IN
ACCORD WITH THE PEOPLE AND WILL
NOT SHRINK FROM THE CRISIS.
Athens Feb. 22.-The Indignation caused by
the bombardment of the insurgent position near
Canea by the foreign warships yesterday has
increased. and the action OF the Powers Is de-
nounced on every hand as gross outrage anu
swanton disregard of the rights of Greece
hrgely attended indignation meeting was heio
today, at which strong protests were made
against the interference of the Powers. whlch'
Il was declared were pittlng their might against
Crock r,rht Tho sneakers vehemently asserted
that the country was now more hrmiy resolved
TIA, over % snend its blood and treasure for
Crete.
Prime Minister Deyannis addressed the meet
inc He declared that the Cabinet was in per-
feet accord with the nation. The Government
knew its duty fully and would perform 1t in
face Of every obstacle.
The audience was carried away by the warmly
patriotic words of the speakers. who were fire.
Quently interrupted by cries for war. There Is
10 denying the fact that the whole Hellenic peo-
pie are in a temper which would make war wei
come. even against overwhelming odds. They are
determined to uphold Greek rights and honor
and will persist in helping the Christians In
Crete, Notwithstanding the attitude OF the
Powers in supporting the Turks.
II is reported that Colonel Smolentz Minister
Of War. has resigned.
NJ Skouzes. Minister Of Foreign Affairs. visited
the foreign Ministers to-day and protested
against the bombardmert and the consequent
announcement Of the Turks
II is stated that several Christians were killed
r. wounded by TIRE shells fired by the foreign
varships and that great havoc was done TO
property.
one hundred Turkish prisoners, including sew
.ral officers are in the camp Of Colonel Nassos,
The commander Of the Greek Army of occupa-
ton.
Korakas a Greek, at the head Of 1000 Gre
fans has invested the town of Herakilon lie
has cut off the water supply and has summoned
The place 10 surrender promising protection 10
those who do so.
Eight hundred Turkish troops will start FOR
ueraklion and Canea tomorrow. The trans
norts conveying them will be conveyed by Brit
ssh and italian cruisers TO prevent interference
with them by the Greek warships
London. Feb. 1.-THE Athens correspondent
9. THE Chronicle" telegraphs that Greece VIII
Instantly declare war if the Turkish troops give
revocation He adds that It would be impos-
chile 10 exaggerate the intensity Of national
If she did there would be neither a crown nor
2 government in twenty-four hours. The cor
respondent admits that the opposition in the
Greek Parliament is partly answerahle for the
warlike demonstrations
1.-THE Daily Mali has dispatch from Athens
stating that the German Legation there Is
guarded by marines.
A dispatch to The Times" from Heraklion
states that the Mahometans in the vicinity or
Hierapetra received safe conduct to the latter
place on condition that the MOslems In the town
allow the Christians to depart unmolested. the
Moslerns have broken faith. and are OBTAINING
$50 Christians as hostages The Bishop has ur-
gently appealed TO the consuls at Heraklion 10
procure the liberation OF the detained Christians
The dispatch adds that the Moslems are pihag-
ing the shops Of the Christians.
The correspondent revives the story OF the
massacre OF Moslems at Stia, despite the de-
mails given to II. Peasants who have arrived at
Feraklion declare that .l47 were killed through
treachery.