The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-03-24

ONSTANT1NOPLE, MNTch 90
Authentic details OF the outbreak on
Sunday last in the slvRs district OF Asia
Minor, when the Turks attacked the Ar
menIans while the latter were In church.
show that one hundred Christians were
massacred. The Armenian quarter and
bazaar were gIvon over TO plllage for
eight hours.
The representations Of the ambassa-
doris Of the foreign powers regarding
the condition Of AnatolIa have made but
little Impression upon the sultan, who,
relying upon the support Of Russia, Is
convinced that he has nothing to fear
from the go-called concert Of the pow
era which Is continually harped upon
although 1t is believed that little or no
concert beyond the desire In some quar-
ters to postpone an outbreak OF war
really exists.
The diplomats here are said to be once
more turning their attention to the con-
duct of the sultan and II IL SEMI
officially intImated that they are again
of the opinion that the system Of
friendly representations on the subject
OF Armenia, which has hitherto been
followed, must be changed for sterner
methods OF dealing with the evils COM
plaIned OF. The sultan, however has
heard this story many times during the
past few years, and he consoles him
self with the belief that he will survive
this new 1T of righteous indignation Us
he hos tIded over others OF much more
serious character.
The ambassadors have formally notl-
fed the Turkish government OF the IN
tentIon Of the powers TO land troops on
the island OF Crete to relieve the de-
tachments OF foreign marines now on
duty ashore. The porte has raised no
objections up to the present time, be-
lIevlng the next move Of the foreign
feet will be to carry out the threat OF
the powers TO blockade the principal
ports and coasts of Greece. On this
question, however, there Is no unanlm-
Ity Of opinion.
Preparing for War.
In the meanwhile the war prepara-
tlons Of Greece are continuing night
and day. and there are no indications
of back down In that quarter.
Money does, not appear TO be lacking
for the equipment OF the Greeks and
large supplies Of arms aud ammunition
have been forthcoming, from what
sources is not so clear.
There 10 one feature OF the situation
which should not be overlooked. The
Greeks are animated by the strongest
feeling OF warlIke enthusiasm, while the
Turks are said to be suffering the
greatest prlvationB. without pay or
proper equipment, which has made
them sullen and resentfuI, but far from
desIrous Of entering upon an aggressive
campaign.
from LRrIssa will probably try to enter
Macedonia with the crown prince Con-
stnntlne, and q second Greek army Will
attempt 10 enter EplTus from the vlcin-
lty or Arta.
It is still possible that war may be
0Verted by timely concessions, such as
the withdrawal Of all Turkish forces
from Crete and the selection Of Prince
George OF Greece as governor OF Crete,
with the understanding that when quiet
Ia restored 1t shall be decided by a pie
biBclte whether or not the island Is to be
annexed to Greece.
Part of the French troops were landed
at Sude Bay this morning. The band OF
a Russian warshIp there played the Mar
seIllalse and the French sailors respond
ed with cheers.
Another Proclamation.
A dispatch from Canea says: The for
elEn admIrals have Issued fresh pro-
clamatIon, announcing that the lnsur-
gents and Greek troops must not at
tack the Turkish Notifications (Which
they claim are needed to maintain &C.
curIty and QuIet'') at lIlsBaTnoE, suda,
Mal0xa. Retlmo. Gambia and Hierapa-
ira, where foreign troops have landed:
otherwise. the admlrals say they will
employ force.
II Is not considered likely chat this
proclamation will have much effect in
view OF the declaration OF the inSur-
gents that they Will shed the last drop
OF their blood to secure the union Of
Crete with Greece.