The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-13
PROPOSED nLocKADE OF CRETE
Pending II Settlement of the Dispute
Whirh WIN SntLACY the CrCknn4.

London, Feb. IN. Hanotaux, the
French Foreign Minister, has initiated
proposals that the Powers blockade
Crete and that they also occupy Canen,
Retino and other centres OF disorder
pending n settlement Of the dispute,
that Will be satisfactory TO the Cretnns.
Active negotiations on these proposals
are now proceeding.
a high authority at the Foreign office
to-day told representative Of the
Southern Associated Press that he be-
lieved the proposals Of NJ. HanotauX
was Franco-Russian scheme to per
init Greece to occupy the iS'nEd, with
Prince George. second son 1f the King
of the HeleneSvas, Governor G eneral
the island continuing to pay tribute to
Turkey.
Athens, Feb. 13.-1:15 a. m.-Thc
greatest excitement prevails here. The
newspapers have issued midnight edi-
tlons containing report that the Vail
of Smyrna has chartered a steamer for
the purpose of transporting troops TO
Crete, and this in face of The assur-
ances given to the powers by the Porte
that Turkey would not send reinforce
ments TO the island.
The newspapers and the crowds in the
streets declare that the action OF the
Val! Is taken with the full cognizance Of
the Porte, which has again proved, if
proof is necessary, that not the slightest
ances of promises Hearty denuncia-
tions OF the Turkish Government are
heard on every hand. The city is alive
at this hour ana the principal streets
are filled with Greeks, who demand that
the Grecian warshipS shall prevent the
landing of further troops in Crete II is
believed here that orders to that effect
have already been given to Prince
George, and there is no doubt that he
VIII fully carry out his instructions, in
l, ,f1l, l.
badly result, unless diplomacy or supe-
rior force should be employed to divert
Greece from her determination to pro-
tect the Cretan Christians. and ALSO
perhaps, to bring about the long sought
for annexation Of the island.
Rome, Feb. PA semi official note
has been issued here stating that Italy
will not oppose Greece in any action the
latter country may take on the Cretan
question. It Is added that Italy does not
wish to serve Turkey in any way.
Berlin. Feb 12.-The Post Of this
city. this evening, published al article
In which it says that war between
Greece and Turkey is almost inevitable
The paper adds that Turkey is entitled
to allow her troops 10 cross the Thes-
salian frontier In view Of the action
Of Greece.
Vienna. Feb. 12.-It is reported here
that blockade Of Crete by the Euro
pean powers will be established shortly
London, Feb. 12.-Thc Morning Post
will Tomorrow publish q news agency
statement that the powers are unani-
nous in their condemnation OF the at
titude Of Greece, and that they will not
allow her to continue her present course
She must, 1t is added, abandon the Idea
Of commencing war with Turkey
Canea, Feb. 12.-The Cretans and the
foreign consuls here have agreed that
TIalepa shall be regarded as neutral
territory until an attack shall be made
on Sanea. In such an event being de-
cided unon, the consuls have twenty
four hours notice. The commander of
the Greek warships here has promised
the commanders OF the other war YES
sells to give them forty hours notice in
the event OF his attacking the town
Prince George, the commander OF the
Greek torpedo Flotilla has not yet ar
rived here.