The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-07
BIRTHDAY OF GREECE
ENTHUSIASM BIT NO DIS
rrRBascE IN ATHENS
-. cheers for War, for Crete
- for the king-The Action of
Powers Deneaneed-rrow
.-..ss Thrown From Her Car
Bst Jnhurf-Course 90 he
-. nv the Powers IN Case Of
-ss~f on the Frontier.

.,-urSs April 5.-Great enthusiasm
Ain.ssrgse-ted here today during the
vs. ayxzntzed 70 celebrate the anniver-
<ts = .se declaration of iszi % the IN
tslI s.-es ef Greece from Turkish rule
.~er,ex throughout the day al
10y militant we're lacking in the
syre,eing military display on ac-
b. - e. large number Of troops sent
&C. -. fyontssr. TIE scarcity OF pleasant
800 bssween the people here was
= ssrskiug contrast with other years
sss.-xase the usual customs were fol-
sssd -. =.
=. scanning and a free feast OF roast
- ne national disa. was given 10
~ poor.
- tha streets cheering for the king
- sor var with Turkey. The entire
!. decorated with flags. hut here also
- = q difference from previous years.
$3.50 not q single foreign flag. except
- oe the foreign legations. Is flying
~, celebration commenced with the TIE
nsar AZ the cathedral. The route from
= salace 10 the cathedral Was lined with
- AZ she garrison and the streets were
xAsssly crowded.
- by the crown princess became
.s-r.d. boiied and the vehicle WAS over
~-xed A scene % tremendous excite
80 followed. The people rushed TO the
80 from ali sides and raised the carriage
- nrsnceSs who was not hurt. soon
s.sehed the kings carriage and proceed
! 10 the cathedral
rse Thanksgiving service was attended
: al the members OF the diplomatic
ssrox Contrary 10 custom. the members
4 the diplomatic corps were not accom-
walsd By their wives or daughters at the
zfsmonseS today,
mere were no manifestations upon the
~ Of the crowd when the foreign repre-
assatlyeN passed. bur when the cortege
ssscard the cathedral. there were terrific
esas Of Long i've war Long live
ess.e." and Long live the king"
There was another popular demonstra-
asn n frons Of the university. where large
ssnoers OF Greek flags were displayed
And sreaths were deposited on the statues
4 The heroes OF Greek Independence. Pa
ssgtsc speeches were made the warilke
sentiments we're loudly appiauded and the
sssskers received ovations.
All iae legations, excepting those of
Turkey. Germany and Austria, were deco
uisd with flags. and on tho French and
Esssian legations the Greek iiag was float
4 ass By side with the national flags Of
France and Russia.
During the afternoon a mass meeting
pas asld 10 protest against the action OF
D. powers and 10 indorse the steps taken
II the Greek government Later a dele
gasloa from this meeting. accompa MED by
ssfesd Of thousands. presented a copy of
ias resolutions to the king az the palace.
aYiag Long live war
Tbs evening every one in the city il
sasaelns and the scene Is one OF extraor-
aAsTy animation. Al > .. m. a vast con-
esGfss u people stiil remain In front Of
lss feyal palace. calling upon King George
. Sow himself. Much alarm was caused
B ne hring Of several shots in the very
center OF the crowd. immediately after
az GORDON OF troops was drawn round
~ galAee.
Thousands are now listening 10 one of
= most popular and effective Greek ora
-. VINO Is speaking In Constitution
NsAre IN favor OF war
There II great excitement over the news
IA blockade OF the Piraens Ii irnmi-
bat but there are no disturbances. In
iae crowds are thousands of women and
essiaren
Zach OF the foreign representatives has
sAhaea III. skouzcs, the Greek minister OF
lssnlgn affairs. the following note: