Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-07
THE GREEK CRISIS.
CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE
nay UNEXPECTEDLY ORDERLY.
SUGGESTIONS TO KING GEORGE.
sims of Pnper Inscribed "Hurrnh
for War" Thrown Into His VIA
jcsty's Carriage - Graeco-T"rH's"
Situation Improved.
Situation Improved.

ATHENS Anrl G.-To-day was the
seventy-sixth anniversary OF the opening
OF the war for Grecian independence ana
It was feared that with the war feeling
that Is at present pervading all classes OF
society the day might result in demon
STATIONS that would prove extremely en-
barrassing TO the government. Dis
patches received from all parts or the
kingdom show that the day was ceie-
brated with far more enthusiasm imam
usual. but that the people were ehtirey
orderly. one important fact that tended
TO quiet celebration was that very
large proportion Of the male population
is under arms on the frontier of Thessaly'
Much relief Is felt in government circles
that the day passed without any attempt
being made TO force the hand OF the
King and his advisers. There Is, however
an undercurrent Of feeling against the
government for its alleged dilatorness IN
dealing effectively with the situation and
though it was not materially felt to-day
there is no telling when it may burst
forth and carry all before 1t.
In Athens itself, Independence-Day was
celebrated with the greatest enthusiasm.
All business was suspended in order that
all might participate In the demonstration
Of patriotism. The programme OF the
days festivities included a TIE Deum al
the Cathedral in the morning. rms re-
ligious service was attended by King
George and Queen Olga, the Ministers OF
State and the foreign diplomats. the
service was very impressive, being marx
ed with more than usual solemnlty' an
present feeling that Divine aid was in
deed needed to carry Greece through the
troublous days now confronting her.
The route from the. Palace TO the Ca
thedral was lined by the enthusiastic
popuace who were eager 10 salute the
King and Queen, and to give expression
to their sympathy with their MaJeslies.
As the King and Queen drove along IN
an open carriage, they were constantly
cheered by the crowds. Some Of the more
ardent advocates of war had caused 10
be printed a large number Of papers
bearing the inscription, "Hurrah Tor
war" These were scattered broadcast
throughout the city, with the evident IN
tention of further infiaming the popular
passion and many of them were thrown
by spectators into the Kings carriage.
After the Cathedral service the day
was given over TO general holiday
making. The people all gave free eX-
preston TO their feeling Of patriotism
but the day was marked by an utter alb
sence of disorder.
CELEBRATION IN NEW YORK.
NEW YORK, April 6.-Every patriotic
Greek in New York to-day is celebrating
a twofold festiysL Besides being the
Feast of the Immaculate Conception me
day is the anniversary of the Greek de-
claration Of independence at the begin
ming of the rebellion against the rule OF
the Turks in 1871. Services were held
in the Greek church, on west Fifty-third
street, in honor OF the occasion. Holy
communion was administered TO the con-
gregation. Then followed addresses. The
American flag hung beside the Greek pan
ner both within and outside the church.
SITUATION IMPROVED.
LONDON, April 6.-Although there have
been no important changes in the atti-
tude of Greece or Turkey. or the Powers
generally, the impression prevails
throughout Europe that the situation mas
distinctly improved during the past TWEEN
tv-four hours. The Green Independence
Day. which it was fearec' the national So
cieties would celebrate with hosuhtles on
the frontier Of Thessaly, which would
probably have precipitated war win
Turkey, has passed off most uneventtuily'
The populace at Athens and other points
in Greece, according 10 dispatches re-
ceived here, INDUCED In warlike demon
STATIONS. but that has become dally
commonplace. 1t is now generally De
lieyed. even in St. Petersburg, that Greece
is by no means determined upon war
This accounts in part for the less severe
attitude that the Powers have at the last
moment assumed towards King George.
There is no longer any DOUBT that
France is supporting Lord Salisbury the
british Prime Minister, in favor or d
milder policy, and Russia, therefore, Is
unable to insist upon severe measures
against Greece. 1T is too early yet to say
whether the Powers will now compel the
immediate withdrawal OF the turkish
troops from Crete in order to concliiate
Greek public opinion, but some such move
seems more possible now than at any
earlier stage of the crisis.
The situation on the frontier, OF course
continues critical. but it is felt that the
greatest danger has been avoided by TO-
DAVIS escape from an outbreak.
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