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That They Cannot Longer be Answer.
able for Avoidance of Conflicts,
Unless They Are Authorized to Pre-
vent the Landing of All Provisions,
and the Powers Obtain the Recall
of the Greek Troops and Warships
In Spite of Protests, Insurgents
March on Canea.

PARIS, Feb. 22-An unofficial dis
patch received here to-day from Ad-
nliral POTTER, the commander of the
French squadron off Canea, states that
the AdmiralS have informed their re-
spective Governments that anarchy
continues to increase in Crete, and that
they cannot any longer be answerable
for the avoidance of conflicts unless
they are authorized to prevent the
landing of all provisions and the Pow
ers obtain the recall of the Greek
troops and warships.
The Admiral adds that during Sum
day, in spite of the repeated protests
OF the commanders of the foreign
fleets, the insurgent outposts continued
to advance and engaged in a fusil
lade with the Turkish outposts before
Canea. After consultation, the Brit
ish, Austrian, German and Russian
ships opened fire, and only ceased
when the Greek flag was lowered.
LITTLE DAMAGE DONE.
CANEA, Feb. 22.-No insurgents
Were killed by fthe cannonade of the
warships ON the insurgent position
near here yesterday. The damage done
was purely material. The French and
Italian warships did not fire, because
the Greek flag was lowered by the in
surgents before their turn came.
The English, italian and Russian
Consuls have returned from Selinos,
accompanied by 10 Mussulman fUgi-
tiveS. They We're unable TO hold con-
ferences with the chiefs Of the bellig
erents, who are conducting a war of
determination. Both sides have mu-
tually massacred prisoners. Two thou
sands civilians and 80 Turkish sol
diers are resisting the advance of the
insurgents with three cannon. The po-
sition is extremely critical.
The Consuls proceeded to Gambia on
board ships. The Christians there, al
though advised of their arrival, fired
on the Consuls. in spite of the white
flag of truce which they carried. The
Consuls returned to Selinos. where the
Christians occupied fresh positions.
Here also the Consuls We're fired upon,
the shots rafting all around the ship.
The insurgents have rehoisted their
flag at Halepa, but they have not fired
on the Turks, who have planted a flag
1,500 yards from the insurgent po-
sition.
SHOUTING FOR WAR.
\
nation meeting was held here to-day to
protest against the bombardment yes
terday by the warships of the Powers
of the insurgent camp near Canea-
Shouts were raised for war and the
speakers vehemently declared that the
country was now fully determined TO
sacrifice its blood and treasure in aid
of Crete.
Premier Delyannis addressed
crowd of people on the terrace in front
of the Ministry of Finance. and de-
clared that the Cabinet was in per
feet accord with the nation, which
might be assured that the Government
would do It's duty.
1t is reported that the Minister of
War has resigned. The Minister Of
Foreign Affairs has called at the en-
bassies and has lodged a protest
against the bombardment Of the insur-
gent camps by the foreign warships.
ENGLAND'S ACTION CRITICISED.
LONDON. Feb. 22.-The Parliament
ary Secretary of the Foreign Office,
George y. Curzon. in answer to ques-
ton in the House of Commons to-day,
said that the presence of Greek troops
in the Island Of Crete 50 far appeared
to have added to the disorder The
powers. he continued, did not intend to
delegate to the Greek forces the duty
of keeping order in the interior of the
island.
Mr.. Curzon further denied that the
warships had attacked the Greeks. He
insisted, however, that the foreign fleet
had no choice but to prevent by force
the continued advance Of the insurgents
on Canea. This statement was greeted
with opposition cries Of Shame" and
Ministerial cheer..
Mr.. Lahouchere moved an adjourn
ment in order to call attention to the
firing on Greek troops by British war
ships. and all the members of the op-
position rose in support Of the motion,
including the whole of the front oppO-
sition bench. Mr.. Labouchere said the
question was not a party one, but a
national one, and added: The Liber-
ais will do Their utmost to prevent fur
ther action on behalf of that miserable
cur. that foul bot upon civilization, the
Sultan of Turkey"
The Speaker pointed out that the
rules of the House required the use OF
more respectful terms in reference to
foreign power, whereupon Mr.. Labou-
chere apologize1, explaining that he
was carried away by the statements of
Mr.. Gladstone and others.
John Dillon, Chairman Of the Parlia-
mentary Irish rariy. in seconding Mr.
Iabouchere's motion to adjourn, said
the House had been silent too long. Her
maiestys ships mad committed an out
rage in firing upon a people who after
centuries of oppression were risking
their lives for freedom.
A. J. Baifour, the First Lord OF the
Treasury. and Government leader,
dwell upon the difficulty and danger Of
the present crisis The powers. he ex-
pIained. were absolutely unanimous in
agreeing that they should do everything
10 avoid war The fears arising from
the situation, Mr. Balfour continued
were cared for by responsible states
men throughout the length and breadth
of Europe. He added viii anyone
maintain that after the powers had oc-
cupied the towns of Crete they were TO