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A POOR PEACE OFFERING

He got off the car with a bunch of
chrysanthemums in his hand, says the
Washington Star. 1t was a ragged,
withered, muddy, disreputable-lookin
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-11-28

Now to show you that he is asleep, I
will strike him in the face with this AK
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Sc NAen this mishap
soon Strengthened
1t on. AS we neared
lat cleaned from the
(ws, suddenly the
their ears, stopped
round in the road
ldriver quieted them
hck at us, frightened
ought to us on the
I'd sounds of agony
excruciating walls
u exclaimed one Of
(e come here to meet
perhaps death?'
bother, who recognize
Ne haven't. That's
e Napoleon over the
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v.hr
n"' '"''
iorce OF regulars from iour Greek snips
had disembarkod on the western coast OF
the Island NJ Crete has becn confirmed No
do,.us haua 49,, ooo,,os ,,, ,ha go
navy wv" ''.''' wv .'e '''''
was probably identical with that which en-
barked from Piraeus
Fighting Was ronortod during tho after-
49,, ~, .,,a,.,,.' ,,.a,,,,a. ~, -
hoon III 'he Vicinity Vi i'eiAAi'o"' an" 'n'ee
Mohammedan villages are said to be burn
ing. Rctimo and Sitia are more quiet.
disnatc, :, tho cbronicIe FROM Atbens
49,, ,,.-,,ah
says tnat tho 'ohi'ha"ue' vi 'H7 H"s''H"
ironclad threatened the commander OF the
Greek cruiser. and told him that he would
.,u, It,. r.. g., =. .,r 6rod \, ,,o TURK
si"N MS oo"' u "e us''' ~ 49,,
ism transport. The Cnrohic'e also gives us
patches relating to the substance of an
On, or,,;cw 10, ,veon Prince George OF Greece
-, =, coraa and
ann the british aoi'"a' ~
youches for their absolute correctness
The prince having admitted that his or-
- -, -, ,ro,,an, tho sisemkara,ion n,
ne, ners we're 70 ~ ~ 80 ~ ,ecessarv tte
isrn,sh uV 'Ip y, az roserva,inn declared
aul,'rhi w,.hou tri nn' orders ~ nss eServ
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London. February ib.--In the house Of
lords today the Marquis Of Salisbury, reply
ing TO the Earl of Kimberly, tho liberal
leader, said the scheme for reform In Crete
had been arranged and was being carried
,sinio cffectswhen tie Hellepln government
apparently forced by the public opinion Of
lis own subjects. INTERVIEWED and sent troops
and ships into cretan waters. The powers
the marquis continued. maintain their opin-
ion as to the utter unwlsdom OF the acts
which have occurred and her majesty .
government ho added, maintains the atii-
tudc IL has hitherto pursued In acting IN
concert with the other lowers. The pre-
micr also said that the British naval com
manders had been instructed not TO take
isolated action. but TO act IN concert With
the commanders of the fects Of the foreign
powers.
In conclusion the Marquis OF Salisbury
said that 1t would be manites,ly improper
10 divulge the nature of tho steps conten
plated but there was no ground for think
Ing that the government has any intention
Of departing from the policy Il has hitherto
pursued.
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says that the foreign marines have landed
at Retimo aud Hcratlion.
Another dlspatch TO the STANDARD from
Athens says that the powers have decided
10 supervise the execution of new charter
for Crete, a feature OF which will be auton-
omy.
The Athens correspondent Of the stand
ard says tina, a high Greek official has as
sured him that Emperor William was
largely influential In bringing about the
present solution which has extricated
Genera from an embarrassing position, and
which guarantees peace aud order for the
island OF Crete
Public anxiety has been greatly relieved.
1t is considered that The crisis Is at all
end.
Berovitch Pasha has arrived at Calamate.
He will proceed to Corfu imm sdiateIy
dispatch to the Times from CGroa dated
q D. IN. Monday says that under decision
providing for the naval occupation Of
Crete by the powers at noon Mushavir
ismail hey drew up protest.
Before O'Clock In tho afternoon
crowd collected along the quays evidently
| attracted by mere curiosity. At 3:l5 y.
IN. precisely Il launch OF her malestys ship
Revenge. the flagship of Rear Admiral Iiar-
ris. entered the harbor. ,he launch being
hcommanded by Lieutcpspt Nelson, sub
t'Lieutsnapis Addison and Hunt landed with
( q detachment OF marines, who were drawn
up to the quay in launches from her ma
| esty's ships. Rodney and Bariieur, and
were followed shortly afterwards by the
French landing parties. Then the Aus
| trian. Russian and Italian forces put In an
appearance The weather was pleasant
/ and the scene brilliap, and highly pie
turesque
| The Mohammedans did not make any
demonstration Tho British force consisted
entirely Of marines and was met by Con
sui General Billlotu and other British Of
| hcials.
Some Turkish officers were present IA
we'll as the military attaches OF the French
| and italian embassies and Constantinopie
| marines. The sailors of the various ma
| lions then marched TO quarters prepared
| for them by the authorities at the re-
| quest OF the Italian admiral. the senior
| commanding officer The British forces
| occupied the large buildings adjoining the
| telegraph office. The great majority OF
the Mohammedan population seemed APP
parently pleased with tho occupation OF
| the island by the powers. Many Of their
leaders begged that the occupation be cx-
tended to the whole island. Only small
minority Of the more fanatically disposed
were disconnected.
H. was arranged that the occupation of
Herakllon and Retimo should take place
simultaneously II possible Without doubt
the landing OF the troops will produce a
great effect upon the Christians and tend
to restore peace.
Mushavir IFmail Bey. In conference
with the military authorities. addressed a
note 10 the foreign ministers stating that
Re gladly accepted the occupation and that
he hoped II might be extended to Sitia.
Kisanio. Selino and elsewhere.
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Rep,y TO the Powers.

Athens. February l5,--Replying TO Tie
collective note Of the powers the Greciar
government has declared that its interven-
ton in affairs in Crete is justified by the
massacres there and that 1t is not due &c
desire to disturb the island. The Greek
government announces that 1t is determined
to continue to dispatch troops for the pur-
pose OF restoring order. Great excitement
prevails here. The reserves of 1s72-73 have
been called uron to reIoin their oolors with
in forty-eight hours.
Crowds continue to throng :he rooms OF
the executive chambers, anxious for news
from Retimo. Gambia and Canea, where the
Christians are In the minority. Two steam
ers full of insurgents started for Crete at
midnight.
The rebels of the island are divided into
three bodies. They are commanded In the
vicinity OF Retlmo by major Of artillery
In the vicinity OF Canea by captain Oh
artillery All OF these commanders are OK
officers OF the Greek army.
president of the Chamber Zaiinas an
rounces that Colonel Vassos. the king
ale de- camp, arrived at Platonics this al
teInoon- go ,,.s.
Prince Nichols will start for Larissa'
Thessaly. with his regiment. tomorrow
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POLICY OF THE SULTAN

orstantinople. February 15.-(Copy-
itea by the Associated Press Title
nion IN official circles here is that the
OF powers will be instructed to occuny
Island Of Crete very shortly aud thr.
sssure will be brought to bear upon both
irsev and Greece in order that open war
nv be avoided. Should actual hostilities
Hoipence Turkey would have little difi-
hy Ia sending an overwhelming force OF
oops INTO the sally. but the Turks fear
nat me Island of Crete is, in any case,
ractically lost to the Ottoman empire.
There are already indications that PEN
HsulRr war between Greece aud Turkey
would be followed by serious conflicts and
- Il believed. that the powers are not yet
ready to face such condition OF affairs.
Meanwhile Turkey is preparing for even
Qualities and the calling out Of the Greek
army OF reserves OF the class OF 30 and
20 VIII be met by the assembling of Tur-
kish troops near the frontier of 'ece
Largo Turkish forces at saloniaa are in
readiness to move at any NOR mt. 1t is
tot believed. however, that W. win be de-
ttred. Most important co manifestations
being exchanged betwe' the aubassa-
OF the powers and = porte. and II IS
erstood that the sultan has received az
snces that Greece will not be allowed
disturb the peace Of Europe. although
ain Irregularities In Der recent action
il. base 10 be overlooked. II In also rep
Resented 10 the sultan that King George
lad 10 choose between n revelation IN
Greece and demonstration in Cretan
waters upon the part OF the Greek fleet
and that natur' he bowed to popular
cialnor and sent the torpedo flotilla to
Crete.
Turkish officials under the circumstances
arc behaving admirably and are seemingly
willing 10 meet the views OF the powers in
every way. True, the alternative may he
the threatened disruption OF the Turkish
empire. but in any case the Turks arc not
fretting under the prohibition placed upon
them of sending reinfor, Nents TO Crete.
and In so doing the sultan is acting in a
highly polite manner, Indeed the Cretan
trouble has, at lenst for the moment. driven
the more important question Of projected
reforms ia the Turkish empire into the
background so efectually that there are
people who intimate that the WHY Turk has
been at the bottom Of all the recent de-
velopments in Crete. and oven at Athons,
and that TIE revolutionary movement in
Crete has been secretly fostered In order
TO draw the attention Of Europe from more
important matters
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The Power. WIN Persist.

Paris. February 15.--(Copyrighted. 1897.
by the Associated Press)--It is semi
officially announced here that all the pow
ers will snally persist IN the agreement
to maintain peace and the attempts OF
Greece to disturb II can not therefore pre-
vail According to dispatch received
here from Athens. the Russian minister TO
Greece has openly declared that Russia IL
opposed TO any scheme for the annexation
OF Crete by Greece and 1t 10 further stated
that the Austrian charge d'anaires had an
interview recently with NJ. Skouses. the
Grecian minister for foreign affairs, when
the former demanded explanations for the
course adopted by Greece. Finally. II II
said that all the representatives OF the
powers at Athens have discussed com
plants against the Hellenic government In
regard 10 the measures taken TO interrupt
telegraphic communication between then
and their governments for over twenty
four hours
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Berlin. February 10 copyrighted, 1896
by the Associated Press. "A semi official
statement on the Cretan question has been
published here. II IL as follows:
In reply to representations which min
istcrs OF all tho great powers at Athens
made to the Greek government yesterday,
pointing out tho danger TO European peace
from tho attitude taken up by Greece con
trary to international law, Skouscs. minis
ter for foreign affairs. declared that Greece
would occupy Crete. In view Of this fact
the imperial government no longer con
siders II consonant with Its dignity TO take
further diplomatic stops at Athens
After exchange Of views with the cabinets
OF other grent powors the commander OF
the German warshir Kaiserin Augusta,
which viii arrive at Canea within the next
few days. was given Instructions to act IN
conjunction With the commanders OF the
naval forces Of the other great powers as
sembed in Crotsn waters 10 prevent any
hostile act upon the part OF Greece, and
also 10 cooperate with them in every pos
gible way. with view OF restoring order
and sverting further bloodshed.
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Canea, February l5.-(Copyrishted, 1897.
by the Associated Press) There is not
much change In the situation here this
morning. The foreign consuls their staff
and the archives Of the oonsulates remain
al GARD the foreign warsh'ps. The Chris
tlan governor OF Crete. Beioyitch Pasha.
ID on board Russian man OF war ana the
consul OF Greece is on board Greek war
ship
The diminishing around the town be-
tween Mussuulans and Christians CON
tinues necessarily with little Injury on
either side. Every precaution has been
taken to protect the Europeans oil all ma
tions who remain ashore.
The MussulmaIs OF Haifa and the Chris
tians OF that vicinity are also skirmish-
ing.
The opinion prevails here that the for
eipn fleets viii probably occupy Canea,
Retimo and Heraklion today or tomorrow
The admirals have been In constant com
munlcation with the shore and messages
of importance are known to have been ek-
changed between them and their govern
ments. All the foreign fleets have been re.
inforced and more warships are eApecteu
here and of other towns OF the island To-
day the Greek heet has also been rem
forced and Greek troops are expected TO
reach here today. According 10 the general
renort the foreign warshps viii not permit
them To land The Mussulmans are nov
practically confined to Canea, hetimo ana
HeTsklion.
some OF the Greek vessels are off the
| Island OF Milo.
The Only Incident OF note In this connec'
ton was the stopping of an unarmed Tur'
ki,h transport which attempted 10 leave
Heraklion on Saturday, by Greek cruiser
| which fred Two shots as warning tor II
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-16

The Houston Driving club arranges for
RI res to lie held February 90
Mrs. Mary Rawold Is anxious to find
her husband from whom she has boei
separated.
The Salvation Army held another unique
meeting last night.
Voksfest prepare for their Fourth Of
July ceit hratcn.
Houston division, No. Z, Uniform Rank,
knights of Pythias. elect officers for the
ensuing year.
Dick bowling camp held a meeting and
adopted resolutions.
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sourH AMERICAN TROUBLES.
Wnsltke 1'ptk h~sweca the s~ws-
Papers of Perm nad moiivin.
Nav York rahrfiarw 16.---A aupriai "A

H-UpcFS Ur t-cFU uOO motSNlus HN
New York, February 1b.---A special 10
tho Herald from Panama. Colombia. says:
Advices OF an important nature in rcla-
ton to the growing trouble between Peru
and Bolivia have been received here from
q correspondent in Cuzco According to
these advlcos. Bolivia has tnken undis-
,urbcd possession OF portion Of the tor
rtory OF Peru.
This region is OF great extent and IL in
cludod between tho Madre de Dios and tho
Tuohe rivers.
The government OF Bolivia has also In
sued decree ordering the construction
OF fortincations at the mouth of tho
Ynambnrn river. These are 10 serve ma
barrier to the defense OF the military
stations which Bolivia VIII at once cstab-
Iish along the banks OF tho river,
The Peruvian press. according TO tho
Cuzco adyiccE, declares that this action
on the part of Bolivia In equivalent TO =
hostile invasion OF the provinces OF SAN
da, Carabaya and Paucartampa. II 10
declared that tho Peruvian foreign Office
has made energetic protests against this
occupation, but without avail. one infiu-
entail paper. in thin connection, says:
Matters OF this serious character are not
decided by protests. The only remedy in
tho power Of the country invaded Is In
adopting tho same measures ms those
adopted by the usurper strong detach-
ment of troops sent to the border where
the invasion had been made and fleet OF
gunboats to patrol the rivers In that re-
gion would constitute most elective
protest against such aggression"
The press Of both Peru and Bolivia II
filled with articles bristling with hostile
notes
A declaration OF war by Peru would not
be a purprise here, but In official circles II
Ia declared that that republic Will not act
until well Informed az TO the attitude
which Chile will assume In such an event.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-16

London. February i5.--Tbe Greek consul
general here. Leon Messinesi. In an inter
view today with representative OF the
Associated Press said:
Greece has stood the situation 10 Crete
long enough. y now thoroughlx aroused
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-16
Ncmnnd. Snrrcndrr.

Athens. February II MONDAY EVENING".
Colonel Nassos. aide-do camp TO the king
OF Greece and commander OF the Greek
army corps, at platonics, only an hours
distance from Canoe. has isssed a procia-
nation 10 the Crcte porte. He has also
demanded the surrender Of tho Turks.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-16
THE PLANS OF TIL

London February l5.--F
ambassadors in London
not be published a repre-.
Associated Press has OF
formation that the king
termined at all costs to eff
ton of Crete and to this
complete sympathy and ev
sistance upon the part OF
sistent with the necessary
the powers in view Of the
ton.
An agreement OF the pow
be promulgated this afternot
provides for the occupation
raklion and Retimo and the
any landing OF troops from
This agreement is delayed in
owing to ne irritation Of Il
many. There is no question
was drawn up largely with 10
being evaded by Greece landn
some other point than the
s....,I ard a., -0c,manders Of -H
having no Instructions regh ding my
places but the three nhentGoned viii DE-
nothing. with the results that the powers
will be confronted with fat accompii
which viii hen be immediately accepted
| Instructions have already been wired to
| the commanders OF the foreign warshpa
ordering them to prevent landings at
! Canea, Heraklon and Retimo. but to use
force only when all other means are ex-
pended
In the house OF commons today the par
liamentary secretary OF the foreign Of
fee, Mr.. George n. Curzon, replying to
Mr.. Henry Labouchere. said that the Brit
ish native commanders In Cretan waters
had been instructed not to take isolated
action against Greece.
The first lord OF the treasury and gov.
eminent leader Mr.. Balfour. replying Il
Sir William Vernon Harcourt. the liberal
leader. said he did not care to discuss Gre
tan affairs. The government. he added
was working in complete harmony with
the other powers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-16
Mt Win OnrositIon.

London. February l6.-The morning
papers publish dispatches stating that the
British naval expedition advancing toward
benin city for the purpose Of Furnishing the
king Of Benin. the murderer o. Consul
philips party. had met with strong oppo-
slticn, Commander prltchard was killed
In fighting at Sapeio.
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and viii not stand il any longer The King
Is cautious man aud would not hnvs
taken decided action unlcrs it was ncces-
snry' Volunteers are constant. oiferlug
themselves to 40 to Crete The situation
is impossible aud we mean to end II and
place the Hellenic flag over Cf~,tc"
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Cologne. Germany. February ia dis
patch to the Kolnisohe Zeitung from Canea
says that the Greek warahi2s are stopping
the Turkish merchantmen.
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POSSESSION.
ofce in the City of
THE GOVERNOR

0aiy at Stated Points on
.ce-.Policy Pursued BY
s. BE Given Up.
men Of war have landed at
each furnished 100 men. the
authoritiss. the whole detach-
lar to the second detachment
ess to land.
ian flags have been hoisted on tho
eek squadron has been notified
The palace and government offices
sece' were heard when tho nows
oops on the island Of Crete
the crowd. approving OF the senu-
conclusion be said;
!; OF troops from the squadrcns at
governor Of the island OF Crete. re-
sally called upon the Creek consul
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Full particulars gwen as to the date
and rates to Galveston to visit the battle.
shin Texas.
New Iron bridges to be built by the
Houston East and West Texas at an early
date.
Corscana OIL wells create little stir in
railroad circles
w. C. Crush. general passenger agent Of
the Missouri, Kansas and Texas of Texas,
in Houston.
Supreme court at l,ustii raverses arr
dis masses the case OF the Galveston and
Western Railway company VS.. the City OF
Galveston.
The Cotton Belt officials inspect the oil
wells at Corsicana-
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THE POW

THE POW
T hey Have Ian
ISMAIL BEY Is
The Plans of the Pow
the islands More :
the Sultan--1
Athens. February Is.
canea. The Russlan. F
Aussrians fifty. With ii
ment under command o
commanded by a French
Russian, French, e
ramparts OF the town.
or their landings.
At Athens demonstr
continue. Cheer for 9TH
reached Athens OF the |
Prime Minister Del
meDts expressed and c.
LET us hope that
all ports OF Crete will b
It TRANSFERRED that Pr
signed when 1t became |
for protection.
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TODAY'S FORECAST.

CIEVELAND-An intercolleefate ora
tor.cal state contest VIII take place. al
Music han this evening.
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CONCORD, y. H.-A reception and ball
will be rendered Governor Ramsdeh ana
staff by tho citizens of New Hampshire
this afternoon and evening.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-16

C,PlCAGO-T Boys and Girls Ma
t.onsi Ho,no and Employment association
VIII ho.d its annual convention a. the
Y. NJ c. A. building In this city To-Day.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-16

FRANKFORT, Ky.-The annual state
cory OF the Kentucky Young Men
Christian Association will be held mere
three days, beginning today.
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rronn. send from Greece.

Athens February BIN the chamber to-
day the premier. NJ. Delyanni' announced
that the government of Greece had sent an
army corps to Crete. lie ADDED .ha' NJ
go ~ lis landing had been received.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-02-16

Athens. February i5.-Late today II was
srnounced that the Greek army corps al
,uded to by Premier Delyanni had ianden
AT Platonics. near Canea