New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-06
WILL NOT WITHDRAW FROM CRETE.
VREMIER DELYANNIs REITERATEs THE FIRM
DECISION OF GREECE

DECISION OF GREECE
Paris March 5.--The Figaro" publishes a re-
port Of an interview with NJ. Delyannis Prime
MNister Of Greece, had by the correspondent OF
the paper In Athens The Greek Premier is
quoted saying that the Greek troops would
not under any circumstances. be withdrawn
from Crete. They there to stay, he de-
clared. and In addition to that the temper Of the
reople Of Greece would compel the Government
to invade Turkey. Greece. NJ. Delyannis said
merely asked for pebiscite to show that the
inhabitants Of the island Of Crete are over
whelmingly in favor Of dnion with the Greek
Kingdom. Anyway. he declared. Gil eece wouli
prefer to disappear from the map Of Europe
rather than draw back from the position she has
taken.
MOsLEMS BESIEGED IN CRETAN TOWNS
FIFTEEN THOUSAND CHRISTIANS INVESTING
MISUNDERSTANDING ALL AROUND
THE ISLAND.
Athens, March 5-Advices received here this
afternoon show that the force of Christians who
are investing Heraklion number $1,000 men,
The insurgents have stopped all communicate
with the town by land. and it is certain that un-
less the foreign warships actively intervene In
behalf Of the Mos'ems the town will shortly be
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Of sailors and marines landed from the various
warships still occupy the town but without the
aid of the fleets they could make but feeble de-
fence against the overwhelming numbers Of the
insurgents.
Canea. March 5.-The insurrection. as was to
have been expected. has disorganized everything
throughout the island. No attempt Is made to
administer justice in the courts and. in fact.
neither the civil nor criminal tribunals sit
ting. In the cases before the civil courts many
of the plaintiffs defendants have abandoned
their prosecutions or defences and are in the field
battling against the Mosems Many of the court
officials have fed from the various towns and
come to this city for protection under the guns
Of the foreign warships. while other officials
have left the island entirely
Colonel Nassos, tn, commander OF the Greek
army of occupation will shortly proceed to
ganize system OF administration for the island,
In spite of the fact that the Powers have de-
manded that he and his forces shall evacuate
Crete by Monday next. He is proceeding as
though such demand had never been made. and
1t is his intention to appoint projects and judges
for all the districts TO start again the civil and
judicial machinery of the island. which is now
in complete state of Generalization.
Colonel Vassos has disclaimed all responsibility
for the acts Of the insurgents who are besleging
the Turkish position back of Selino He says
that no Greek regular troops are there.
The British Consul at this place has started
for Selino to endeavor to relieve the Turks.
Russian warship arrived here yesterday
from a cruise around the island. made for the
purpose of observation. Her commander reports
that fighting Is going in the vicinity Of all the
coast towns.
1t is reported that a great number OF Ma
LII Cd IL he
Sitia The Beys here beg that an impartial in
auirer be sent to ascertain whether there is any
truth in the report. .Stia is the city in which
| a Moslem report stated that over 1000 Ma
hometans had been massacred by Christians,
| but upon investigation it was learned that the
story was false.
1t is declared that Kandamos is still holding
! out. despite the previous reports that the town
| had surrendered to the Christians.
For three days discussion has been going on
between the admrals of the foreign warships
! and NJ. Baraks. the Greek Nice-COnsul. who
! was recently directed by King George to go TO
/ Selino to intervene with the insurgents in behalf
of the beseged Mahometans at Kandamos. The
Vice Consul insisted upon going 10 Selino in the
| Greek warship Hydra. but the admirals. appar-
| entity thinking that if he went in Greek YES
sci. Greece would get too much credit for the
! rescue of the Mosoms. declined TO permit him
| TO go on the Hydra They offered. however, TO
place Russian torpedo-boat destroyer at his
service for the purpose specified, but Nj. Barak-
1t is varously stated that NJ. Baraklis
| has gone on his mission of mercy. and that he
| has not gone The importance of the matter lies
| ir the desperate situation Of the besleGod Mos
| lens al Kdndamos. They may fall victims TO the
| incensed insurgents while the diplomatic quib
| bngs proceed fact which seems TO he of no
| importance to the foreign admiras. Public feel
| ing here is strong against the attitude of the
admrals. which may lead to the loss of many
! lives.
This city presents a calmer appearance to-day
| than it has for a long time. and a more secure
feeling prevails. large NUMBER of Mosems
were abroad to-day, and. contrary to their Gus q.
tom of late. they we've not armed So general
was the feeling that the worst of thA crisis
past that several shopkeopers opened their places
and there slight revival of business.
Fourteen Of the Turkish gendarmes who mu-
TIMED Tuesday embarked under guard yester
day for Smyrna. where they will be tried by court
martial. The vessel on which they travelled
was escorted by an Italian warship.
THE PORTE SUBMITS TO THE POWERS.
FOREIGN ADMIRALs PREPARING TO CoERCE
GREECE If SHE REMAINS STUBBORN.
Vienna, March st is stated here upon au
| thorty that the Porte has accepted the settle
ment Of the Cretan difficulty agreed upon by the
Powers, which contemplates the establishment
/ Of an autonomous administration In Crete, the
withdrawal of the Greek troops and fleet from
the island the subsequent withdrawal of the
Turkish troops etc. The same authority states
that the admirals of the foreign warships are
preparing plans to coerce Greece into compliance
| with their demands for her evacuation OF the
/ island in the event OF her failure 10 DO so wlthn
| the six days prescribed.
ALBANIANS TAKE A HAND.
| THEY SURROUND AND DIsARM TWO BATTALIoNs
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