The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1897-05-12
SUPPLIANT GREECE.
she Decides tn Withdraw from Crete,
and Asks for Mediation.

Athens, May 10.-Col. Vassos has ar
rived from Crete. 1t is believed that an
armist:ce of fortnight between Greece
and Turkey will be agreed upon. The
government has informed the ministers
of the powers verbally that following
the recall from Crete of Col. Vassos, %
officers and two companies of sappers,
the gradual withdrawal of troops from
the island will take place. After brief
delay the powers will offer to mediate
between Greece and Turkey. The pow
ers insist, however, that Greece shall
confide her interest unreservedly to
their hands. Negotiations have begun
and mediation is regarded as imminent.
1t is understood that Greece agrees
to confide her interests to the powers
in the peace negotiations.
So great is the change in public SEN
timent that no opposition whatever is
provoked by the decision to recall the
army from Crete. King George, who
was believed TO be unapproachable on
this subject, has finally yielded with
good grace.
1t is learned or the very best authori-
ty that Greece has made written APP
plication to the powers, through their
representatives at Athens, with a view
of obtaining mediation. All the repre-
sentatives have promised in their re-
plies to use their best offices. except
the German minister, who has merely
acknowledged the receipt of the note
from the cabinet. The porte is inclined
to support the powers, with a view to
the facilitation of negotiations, but it
declines to consent to an armistice, on
the ground that this would enable
Greece to reorganize her forces.
AS a matter of fact Turkey continues
to send troops from Salonica home
ward, and it is probable that Osman
Pasha has returned to Constantinople
from Salonica. In view of both facts it
may be assumed that nothing serious is
expected, but the continuance of a state
of war is regarded as the very best
means of fastening the efforts of diplo-
macy.
NJ. Skouloudis, the Greek minister of
foreign affairs, said in an interview that
he expects many difficulties will be en-
countered in the peace negotiations.
The government has addressed a request
TO the powers 70 allow their admiras in
Cretan waters to permit the Greek war
ships to embark the troops that have
been recalled. The government explains
the recall rs due TO the urgent need of
men for the defense of Thessaly.
1t is reported in official circles that
Queen Olga has sent a telegram to the
car soliciting the mediation of Russia.
Constantinople, May 1O.-Turkey will
certainly claim a fair allowance of the
rights of victor, and in this claim she
will be supported by Russia and Ger
many.
London, May 1O.-A dispatch to the
Morning Post from Constan tinople says
it is probable that Turkey will demand
n war indemnity of over C 100000.
Vo!o, May 10.-The Greeks have COM
pletely evacuated Volo and the Turkish
advance guard occupied the town Sat-
urday morning.
London, May 1o.-A special to the
Daily Mail from Volo says that as the
result of the proclamation of Edhem
Pasha promising TO protect the inhab-
| itants and to use only one battalion as
the occupying force, on condition that
the Greek fleet be withdrawn, the
Greek admiral has been ordered to leave
| forthwith. Volo has been occupied by
a Turkish force of 5000.
London, May 1o.-A dispatch to the
Observer from Athens says that the of
ficials and consuls of Salonica report
that the Turkish losses in killed,
wounded and sick during the recent
campaign will reach $4,000.