The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-02-23

to the protests advanced upon the town
whereupon the British, German, Austrian
and Russian warships opened fire and con-
tinued bombardment of the insurgent po-
sition until the Greek flag was lowered.
In the Chamber of Deputies the gov
ernment was sharply questioned by the
socialist leaders, NM. Jaures and Miller,
and, and others in regard to the situation
in Crete. and in the course of the ensu-
ing discussion of various motions the Gov
ernmentS general policy In the east was
severely criticised. In reference to Crete,
MN. Jaures and Alillerand, who were sup
ported in their views by number or
other deputies, held that the manifesta-
tions in favor of the severance of the isl
and from Turkish rule, which had been
made by the French students, We're in
full accord with the general and human
sympathies of France, and declared that
if Crete should be left TO the sultan for
the renewal of massacres in the island,
civilized Europe would be alone guilty OF
the outpouring Of blood
Replying to the interpretations NJ. Han
otauX, minister of foreign affairs. read
the obligation of France to cooperate
with the other nations of Europe. Crete,
he declared, had been placed in the hands
of the powers, who would not restore the
authority of the sultan in the island, but
who would not infringe the integrity of
Turkey. The will of Europe would be
forciblY imposed upon Greece, and also
upon Turkey. Greece's Intervention In
Crete was capable of exciting a general
war. The powers would know how to
check such ambition. In conclusion. NJ.
Hanotaux said it would be necessary 10
effect reforms in the entire east without
the cooperation of the sultan
Berlin, Feb. 22-1n the Reichstag to-
day the government was interrogated as
to the attitude of Germany in the matter
of the situation in Crete. Baron Marschall
Won Bieberstein minister of foreign af-
fairs, replied that the first task of Ger
many in Crete would be to secure the
restoration of peace in the island and
remove the danger of war which had
been created by Greece's rupture of in
ternational law. Germany, he said had
no direct interest in the Orient (Ap-
plauSe from members Of the right) She
was mainly interested in the preserVa-
ton of the peace of Europe. The powers,
he added, would now endeaVor to put
a stop to the extension of hostilties and
obtain a satisfactory settlement of the
difficulties in Crete. He was not in a
position at the present time to cOmmuni-
cate to the chamber the character of the
diplomatic negotiations in progress, but
he would assure the House that Germany
was responding to the demands of justice
and harmony.
Continuing, Baron Marschall Won Bieber-
stein declared it TO be imperative that
the occupation of the island of Crete by
Greece should be promptly suppressed.
The integrity of Turkey, he said, would
certainly be upheld by the powers, though
some measure of autonomy would be
granted to the island.
Constantinople Feb 22-The porte has
obtained information that the total num-
Der of Greek troops now in Crete is 5000.
Photiades Pasha has again been offered
the governOrship of Crete, and has finally
accepted the position.
Vienna, Feb 22.-Five Austrian war
| ships sailed from Pola for Canea Satur-
day. The powers have agreed that the
granting of autonomy to the island of
| Crete must DE preceded by a complete
| cessation of Greek interference in the
| island
A dispatch received here from Salonica
| states that an indecisive' encounter be
! Greek troops has taken place at Nasch-
| lidza on the Greek frontier. About 1SC
| men were engaged on each side.