The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-02-15
THE WAR CLOUD IN EUROPE
POWERS MAY RESTRAIN GREECE IN
HER ATTITUDE TOWARD TURKEY.

Out, and Patriotism Runs Rampant
of Greece-Russia Preparing for the
Worst-King Georges Attitude.
Berlin, Feb. 14.-The latest communl-
cations between the powers concerning
the new complications which have aris-
en- in regard to Crete point to an i'm
mediate resort to concerted action to
restore order III Crete and restrain
Greece from further pursuing the
course she has taken which if per-
sistent must result in hostilities be-
tween the kingdom of Hellenes and the
Turkish empire. AS the situation ap-
pears now it is probable that foreign
occupation of Crete will be decided
upon, which will likely be limited to
considerable increase of the gendar-
merle of the island with the co-opera-
ton of the foreign fleets, controlling the
Cretan ports.
Among the numerous communications
bearing directly upon the Cretan situa-
ton which have passed during the last
week is a letter from the king of Greece
to the emperor of Russia, in which the
king explains to the czar that the ac-
ton of Greece in sending fiotilla to
Crete was a demonstration necessary
to the safety of her own government
and to the preservation Of internal Or
der
The king adds that he is perfectly
willing to trust to the powers to do
justice in respect of the demands OF
Greece in Crete. Though the situation
has created a feeling of alarm In some
quarters the hopes entertained in offi-
cial circles throughout the continents
that European peace will be maintained
is becoming stronger through the be-
lief that whatever fighting may occur
will be localized and finally die out as
the result of it's confinement.
Athens Feb 14-AdVices have been
received here giving details of the de-
tention at Gambia Of a Turkish vessel
by Greek warship. The vessel which
was stopped and compelled to return to
her anchorage was the Turkish trans
port Fuad bound for Canea with NUM-
tions for the besieged garrison. AS the
Fuad moved from her anchorage and
started to leave the harbor the Greek
ship fired two shots across the Fuad's S
bows and the transport, being unarmed,
put about and returned to her moor
ings. 1T Is reported that the command
er of the British fleet protested against
the action Of the Greeks and ordered
vessels of that nation to make no fur
ther attacks upon the Turks.
Canea, Feb. 14.-Prince George of
Greece, who arrived here on February
ter receiving visits from the command
ers of the foreign warships returned to
Milo
1t is reported that the Beys of Canea
have requested the commanders of the
foreign warships here to land men from
their vessels to occupy the city. The
intense excitement which has prevailed
here recently has not at all abated.
! Athens, Feb. 14.-The army reserves
of 1898 and 1894 have been called out
and ordered to hold themselves in read
| mess to join their colors at forty-eight
| hours natice. A number of detach-
ments Of infantry, artillery and en-
gineers have embarked at Piraeus for
Crete. Their departure was attended
| with great enthusiasm.
| Evening-It is understood that the or
ders of the troops are to protect the
| Christian families in Crete and to re-
| ctr iS ac
tantamount to the occupation of the is
land. The Greek government has noti-
| fed the powers that she will willingly
hold herself responsible for the steps
| taken Colonel Vassos chief aide-de-
camp to King George, commanded the
| troops, who numbered fifteen hundred
AS the men marched aboard the vessel,
which was to convey them to Crete,
large crowds of people cheered them
| again and again. The troops, who are
already styled 'The Corps of Occupa-
ton" reached Milo to-day
A regiment of artillery has been Or
dered to start at once for the Thessa-
Ian frontier. This regiment will be ac-
companied by Prince Nicholas, King
Georges third son.
| London, Feb. 14.-A Constantinople
dispatch says the impression prevails in
diplomatic circles there that the opposi-
| ton to the Greek national sentiment
will endanger the Greek throne.
| London, Feb. 15-The London papers
this morning concur in the opinion tina.
a Greco Turkish war is imminent The
liberal organs implore the government
not to impede the action of Greece in
any way, while the more moderate
journals urge the powers to occupy
| Crete, and to decide the ultimate des-
tiny of the island when matters shall
have become more quiet.
The Standard declared that the pow
ers must pacify Crete since they have
decided to restrain Greece and Turkey
London, Feb. 14-Mr. Gladstone to.
! day telegraphed to the Daily Chronicle
the following message:
Il do not dare to stimulate Greece
when 1 cannot help, but L shall pro-
foundly rejoice at her success. l hope
| tlo Yonuarc will .oao11ont thew l,o -.