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After Sunday No Vessels Will
Be Allowed to Enter With.
out Permission.
PHIL0S0PHICALLY THE GREEKS
PREPARE FOR WAR.
They Do Not Believe That Autonomy
Can Be Sustained in the Island
of Crete.

CA NEA, CRETE, March 1S-The ad-
mirals comm anding the fleets of the
powers here have cabled to the representa-
tlves OF their respective governments in
Constantinopl pie that the blockade of the
island would begin on Sunday. War
ships will make cruise around the
lsla nd delivering 10 the inhabitants of the
chief ports proclamations declaring that
the overs intend to esta blish autonomy
in the island and the blockade will begin
on the.day specified.
1t has been decided that the foreign
troops who are to be landed to carry out
the purposes of the powers shall be To-
Gated at different places. The French
troops will be placed at Sitia and Spna-
Tonga the British at Gambia. the Russian
at Retimo and the German at Suda Bay
and Canea. 1t has not been stated where
the Austrian and Italian forces shall be
placed.
The proclamation issued by foreign ad-
mirals announcing the conditions under
which autonomy Will be granted to Crete
promises the adoption of measures to reg
ulete the workings of complete autonomy
Tor the island apd guarantees TO every one,
u wna.eyer race or religion, perfect lib
erty and. security of property.
ATHENS. GREECE, March 18.-In the
Boule to-day NJ. Skouzes, Minister of For
aimirals in Crelan waters had issued a
proclamation stating that blockade OF
Crete would begin at o'clock on the
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ARGUED BIZ COMMON ERs.
British Statcsnsen Seek Inform atton
Ref0tin0 to the blockade.

British Statesmen Seek Inform alton
Refntin0 to the blockade.
LONDON, ENG, March 1S.-In the
House of Commons to-day Sir Charles
Dixie, Liberal, asked whether a blockade
of the ports of Crete had been declared by
the powers, and whether Germany had
declined to employ her forces in the in
terror of the island.
John Morley, Liberal, asked whether
Greece had been invited to accede to the
terms of the identical note of the powers
before the blockade of the ports OF Crete
was Instituted.
A. ]. Balfour. First Lord OF the Treas
ury, reported that the British Minister at
Athens E. FL. Egretan, had been notified
to notify the Government of Greece that a
blockade of Cretan ports would be insti-
tuted.
In reply to Sir Charles Dilke's other
question, Balfour said he had no informa-
ton that Germany had declined to send
troops to Crete. Germany thoroughly
agreed with the policy of the powers.
Mr.. Morley asked il this technical noti-
fication was what NJ. Meline, the French
Premier, referred TO in his recent speech
in the French Chamber of Deputies.
Mr.. BaIfour said: II don't know.
must say it is not satisfactory to answer
questions put by gentlemen who embar-
rass the Government as much as they can
by questions inside and speeches out
side of the House," Loud cheering by
Conservatives
Sir William Harcourr, amid Liberal
cheers, protested against Mr.. Balfour's
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commissioner. Henry Norman, has re-
turned to Athens from Thessaly. He re-
cords that the Greek officers in command
of the troops on the frontier are calmly
determined,
They have no optimistic illusions re-
garding the Turkish forces which may ut
any moment be pitted against them.
They fully reahze that if it comes to war
the forces of Crete may suffrr defeat.
They do not display the slightest sign OF
bravado, but are prepared to sacrifice
their lives at the behest OF their country.
Hitherto. Norman says, the feeling Of
the Greeks toward the powers has been
that of surprise and pain that they should
attempt 10 defeat the aspirations of
Greece, but is now one OF bitter resent
ment and anger. He advises the German
cruiser Kaiserin Augusta to avoid the
vicinity OF the Greek feet in the event of
hostilities occurring, which. he says, a
blockade OF the Greek ports will certainly
precipita.e.
A Turkish torpedo boat and a torpedo
boat destroyer. which are believ to be
officered by Germans, are off one of the
northern islands OF Greece. A Greek feet
is watching them, and If events warrant
their capture the German officers will re-
ceive short shrift.
Mr.. Norman asserts that the Greek and
Turkish armies on the frontier are nearly
equal in numbers.
The Greeks have slight advantage in
infantry, but the Turks have a material
advantage in artillery. though they are
lacking in horses Some of their guns are
drawn by oxen.
The Athens correspondent of the Tele-
graoh SAYS that the blockade of Crete
began yesterday. All the torpedo boats
attached to the feet are watched. The
Greeks are clever blockade runners. and
it is possible that they will continue to
land provisions, etc., especially in rough
weather.
Telegraph Offices at Retimo and Gambia
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tempered by the information that the crew
of the vessel escaped.
The newspapers voice the opinion oi
the public when they denounce the action
of the warship as a crime against civiiiza-
ton by the nations who claim to lead the
world in humanity. The bitterest denun-
clation is heard on every hand OF all who
had to do with the sinking OF the vessel.
LONDON, ENG, March 18.-The St.
James Gazette asserts that the blockade
of the coasts OF Crete by the warships OF
the powers will begin next Sunday m orn-
ing. and that the foreign ad mirals have
requested Greece to withdraw her war
ships from Cretan waters before that time,
otherwise force would be employed to
compel her to do so.
TOULON, FRANCE, March 18.-The
French transport ship Auvergne. having
on board troops, arms, stores, etc., des-
tined for Canea. Crete, is aground. and it
has been necessary to land the men and
stores in order to float her.
ROME, ITALY, March 1S.-The italian
warship Eridano, with 800 troops on board,
will start for Crete tomorrow.
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of the British admiral commanding the
British squadron in Cretan waters, was
patroling off Cape Dia, Crete, when the
schooner hove in sight.
The schooner was hailed by the gunboat
and the insurgents on board in reply
opened fire upon the Sebenico, whereupon
the latter turned her guns on the schooner
and sank her. The crew OF the schooner
swan ashore. None of the crew was in
jured.
LONDON, ENG. March 18.-.A dispatch
from Rome, which the Daily News will
publish tomorrow, states that Greece will
protest against the firing upon and sink
ing of the schooner.
She. will claim that the action of the
Austrian warship was arbitrary, the place
where she sank the schooner not being di-
rectIv under the protection OF the powers
and will also protest that the warship was
not warranted in firing upon the vessel,
as there was no blockade established at
the time.
Tie dispatch adds that the incident Is
regarded in Rome as being significant, in
asmuch as it is considered proof that the
concert of the powers is perfect.
This had the effect of causing a rise in
prices at the bourse. II is reported that
the insurgents refuse to accept autonomy
and demand that Crete be annexed by
Greece.
CANEA, CRETE, March 1S.-It is learned
here that the schooner sunk by the Aus
trian warship Sebenico was landing stores
when she was approached by the warship.
The latter sent boats to intercept the
{nrhid bor RI
proach nearer to the shore. There were a
large number OF insurgents about the
place where the schooner intended to land
her cargo, and when they saw the boats
from the warship they OWNED what their
inten ton was and poured lively fusil-
Iade in their direction with rifles and can
non-
The boats, however, were out OF range
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at the Porte by ambassadors, and through
their feeble verbiage sufficient counter
polse to instruments of death, shame and
torture provided that in framing it they
all cbimed in with one another
The letter then goes on TO review the
Eastern question since 1876. Mr.. Glad
stone recalls the fact hat his Ministry in
1880 organized European concert to pro-
cure the fulfillment of the treaty of 1873 in
regard 10 Montenegro and Greece. The
forces of moral supper. had been ex-
hausted and squadron OF warships of
the six powers had been assem- bIed on the
Montenegrin or Alsatian coast. 1t was
soon found that several powers in "a con-
cert of Europe" meant toy demonstra-
tions which were not intended to pass for
reality.
'sNye did not waste any time to galvan-
ize the corpse into life" Mr.. Gladstone
continued, "but framed plan for the
seizure of an important port of the Sui
tan's dominions. We found as our D rim
cipal support the wise and brave Alexan-
der II who then reigned in Russia. The
effect was perfect. There was no war in
Europe, though this bugbear would
doubtless have been used had our pro-
ceedings passed beyond privacy. Our
plan became known to the Sultan, and
without single difficulty Montenegro
obtained considerable extension and Thes-
sally was added to Greece later. 1t was
time to speak with freedom. At this mo-
ment two great states with European
population of $50, 100000 are under the
government of two young men, each bear
I,.$
case is wholly without knowledge and ex-
per. .ence, in truth limited enough as TO
have excited much astonishment and
some CONSERVATION when an inkling of
them has been gwen to the world. In the
concert of the powers these powers fight
steadily against freedom. but why is our
Government pinned to their apronsf'
Mr.. Gladstone then reviews the history
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of the guns on shore and no one was hurt.
Accounts differ as to whether the schooner
fired or not, but majority of them con,
cur in stating that she did.
At any rate the Sebenico quickly trained
her guns on the insurgents ashore and
very quickly silenced their fire. AT the
same time other of her guns were fired at
the schooner, which sank shortly there
after.
The Austrans are filled with the great
est resentment at what they term the in
science OF the Greeks in daring to fire
upon the Austrian flag.
Four more of the crew of the Russian
turret-ship Sisoi Veliky, who were injured
By the explosion Of one OF the great guns
of the ship near Suda Bay on Monday.
have succumbed to their Injuries. This
makes the total number of deaths thus far
caused by the explosion twenty-five.
The British warship Barfleur has sailed
hence for Kissamo, some twenty five
miles to the westward. 1t is supposed
that she has been ordered there for the
purpose of EN- barking the Turkish garri-
son, mum bering 300 men. who have been
besieged by the insurgents for several
days. II is stated that the Turkish posi-
ticn at Ki<samo is surrounded BY 500G
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DAvID FACES sIx GoLfATHs.

EnoIand's Grand Old Man Speaks of
Greece aud fhc Posrers.
LONDON, ENG, March l8.-Under the
title 'The Eastern Crisis" sixteen-page
pamphlet by Mr.. Gladstone will be issued
tomorrow. The pamp let is in the form
OF letter from Mr.. Gladstone. addressed
10 the Duke of Westminster. in which the
ex-Premier proceeds to say:
Events in crowds have been occurring
in the east at short intervals for the past
two years of such nature as to stir our
common humanity to its innermost re-
cesses and to lodge an appeal from off cal
TO personal confidence. Until the most
recent days these TRANSACTIONS have seemed
to awaken no echo save l. England, but
now light has fassed ai,oa, Western
Europe, ard ar easy consa:c@s{ {Ess that
nations as we'll as cabinets are Concerned
has taken strong hold upon the public
mind. Later massacres in Armenia have
occurred upon scale OF intensity and in
adveisity OF their wickedness beyond all
modern if not all historical experience.
All this has been done under tho eyes of
the six great powers, who are represented
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WARSHIPS :
SLIP IN TO
THE SEA
Successful Launching Of
the Wheeling and
Marietta.
GREAT CROWDS CHEER
THE EVENT.
The Vessels on Striking the
Water Come Together With
Slight Damage.
TWO LADIES CHRIsTEN THE
WARRIORS.
The Union Iron Works Entertain the
Christening Party During
the Day.
TWO LADIES CHRISTEN THE
WARRIORS.
The Union Iron Works Entertain the
Christening Party During
the Day.

Two more fighting ships dropped from
the land into the sea yesterday morning,
there to become members of the white
squadron ana to stand for the honor OF
America and Americans.
The launching of the gunboats Wheel
ing and Marietta took place from the slips
of the Union Iron Works on the minute
for which it had been arranged. Every
detail of the plans carried perfectly, ex-
cept that when the big boats struck the
water they came together for no reason
that the managers could explain or un-
derstand except that they were disposed
to be neighboriy. The result was almost
disastrous, but, fortunately, passed with
only an ugly scratching of the new paint
and the breaking OF the davits on the
Marietta. The Wheeling = her stern
caught on the stern of her sister ship
rolled over on her side. causing slight
panic among the party on board and cries
of alarm from those on shore. However,
as the boats parted the Wheeling righted
in fine style, but carrying scar to mark
the meeting place.
A great crowd gathered to witness tha
inspiring spectacle. 1t formed heavy
fringe about the slips in the yards of the
Union Iron Works, covered the ships
that were docked there, as we'll as every
point and pinnacle about the place. 1t
formed the favored group that held tick
cts OF admission from the Union Iron
Works. Along the shore beyond the high
fence OF the shipyard stretched the line of
the unlimited, a much greater crowd, who
had really better if little more distant
view. For they were in position from the
Potrero road to watch the ships at broad
side leap from their place on the stays
down the smooth path prepared for them
into the sea.
Then there were those who came by
water. The bay was fairly crowded with
craft of every design, from the big side
wheeler down through all the variations
OF tugs, yachts and small sailing vessels to
the single scull. The larger craft were
crowded with men and women, and all of
them had their flags flying, and some were
otherwise decorated. The water in front
of the ships where the two boats stood up
on the ways ready for the plunge was pa
;roIed by tug and kept clear of the
eager crowd of sightseeing craft.
Presently the tug Sea King made its
way through the crowd and ran directly
up to the slip. 1t was evidently pri-
legged character. As it tied up party of
ladies and gentlemen climbed ashore. 1t
was the christening party, led by Miss
Lucie s. Brown of Wheeling and Mrs. H.
Clifford More of Naples, this State, former
iy of Marietta, and who was to represent
her native city for the OCCASION. They
made their way directly to the stand raised
for the ceremony at the nose of the res pect-
i've boats and where they were to break the
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morning of March 21-Sunday next.
After that time no Greek vessels would be
allowed 10 enter the ports OF the Island
Id the vessels of other nations desiring
foienter must first obtain permission from
the admirals.
The announcement was received calmly.
The Chamber and the people generally are
resigned to this action on the part OF the
royers, believing that the attempted i'm
position Of autonomy on the Creians will
nrove fu,iIe and that the island will ult-
mately fall TO Greece.
A number of prominent Cretans who
are now in Athers, state that their prop
erty has been destroyed by Moslems ana
that they will never return to the island.
They could never have the slightest CONN.,
dence in the novel regime that is proposed
by The powers, and believe that an autono-
nous Government imposed by force OF
arms would never be self-sustained and
that the end of ii would lie worse than the
first. The Greek troops in the island are
in a position, SO far as supplies are con-
cerned. to hold out Tor an indefinite
period Notwithstanding blockade.
AS soon as the Greek Government
learned that it was the intention OF ihe
powers to blockade the island large guam
iities Of provisions, munitions oil war,
med icnes and all supplies necessary Tor
an army in the field were hurried forward.
During the past week great quantities OF
these supplies have been successfully
transferred to the troops.
EGrsek sai.ors, than wnom there are no
Aetter along the shores OF the Medlterra-
Aean, are confident that the blockade VIII
not prove effective against their superior
knowledge of the coasts OF Crete. Ihey
claim that they can and will easily run
the blockade and Land whatever cargoes
they carry.
The news of the sinking of q Greek
: schooner by an Austrian warship In
Sretan waters caused the greatest excite
ment and indignation here, which was not
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censurlng the opposition members, who
sought legitimate information. He then
proceeded to say:
"Lord Salisbury referred to Premier
Meline's speech. and we must have an
answer thereto. That reference made in
the House OF Lords contains the only in
formation that has been given to the
House or to the country. [Cheers.l
again asked NJ. Meine, and he stated that
Greece would be invited to accede to the
terms of the note OF the powers. and that
the ports of Crete would not be blockaded
nor the number of European troops in the
island increased until Greece had been
again notified whether that had been
done" [Lbe raj cheers and great excite
ment in the Housel
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GOMEZ WIS Us.

The Cuban GencrH Meets spanish
Forcr and Defeats II.
NEW YORK, N. Y, March 1S.-A Sun
dispatch from Havana says big battle
has been fought at Savanna, near Sancti
Spiritus, between the forces OF General
Gomez and Spanish column 1000 strong.
The Spanish official report of the battle
gives no details, but the report is current
that the Spaniards suffered terrible de-
feat. The news has created a great sem
sation.
In Havana it is admitted that the expe-
dition Of General Roloff landed IN Pinar
del Rio with 5000 guns and ammunition
and then the steamer started for some
other port on the island.
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CREEKS BOUND TO FIGHT.
NothtnQ 6ett a Bombn rd ment Can Check

Nothing tstt a Bonsbnrd ment Can Check
the Hnriike spirit
NEW YORK, N. Y, March ia spe-
cial cable dispatch to the Sun from Lon
don says: Greek advices are to the effect
that the war is considered inevitable and
it will be welcomed by the entire nation.
T impression evon in Western Eu-
rope is that nothing short of a
great naval demonstration and the threat
ened bonn barument OF some important
Greek town will prevent an outbreak
OF hostilities against Turkey. 1t is diff
cult to believe that the British Govern
ment in any event will participate in or
sanction such an extreme measure.
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Scott TO BE heieased.

HAVANA, CUBA, March 18.-The Su-
preme Court has dismissed the case of
Charles Scott, the American, who was ar
rested recently on the charge of having
Cuban postage stamps in his possession.
1t is expected that he will be released to-
morrow.
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Prince Renry Mnv Rure Crete.

PARIS. FRANCE, March 1S.-The Echo
de Paris publishes a rumor that the
Governorship of Crete will be offered to
Prince Henry of Orleans, who is now in
Abyssinia at the head OF an exploring
orped ;tiOu
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SUNK a GkEhk soHooaEE.

Am,trians Resented The Firing Upon
Their Flag.
VIENNA. AUSTRIA, March 18.-The
Government has received advices that the
Austrian gunboat Sebenico has sunk
Greek schooner with u cargo of munitions
of war and a number of Cretan insurgents
on board. The Sebenico, under the orders
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refuse to accept cipher messages from the
Greek Consuls for transmission.
CANEA. CRETE, March Is. - Sharp
fighting occurred yesterday and to-day
between the Turks and insurgents outside
of RetImo Yesterday five men were
killed ana eleven wounded and to-day
five men were killed
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NORMAN At THE 'FRONT.'

Says the Greeks Are WfIltn0 to Die for
Their Country.
LONDON, ENG. March 18.-The Chron-
icle will tomorrow state that lis special
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THE BLOCKADE OF THE PORTS OF ATHENS.

ntano Th b
the sea- y
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-02-10
SODA FOUNTS CAN'T SELL MALT
COUNCIL PUTS 1T UNDER THE
HEAD OF FERMENTED LIQUORS.
The Popular Tonic and Beverage Will
No Longer Be Dispensed at
Drug Stores.

The city council has put malt tonic
under the ban, and this popular bever.
age will no longer be dispensed by the
glass, or the bottle, either, at the soda
founts unless the license which is requir-
ed OF dealers in fermented liquors is paid
the city.
The malt extract, or tonic, which has
had such big run at the soda founts, is
SAID to be stronger drink than the beer
that is sold over the counters at the
bars, and is generally considered a very
superior article of brewage.
The license for fermented liquors is
SloO, and this amount must be paid into
The city treasury before the founts can
NJ and let forth the invigorating bever-
age to the thirsty customer again.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-02-10
TEACHERS MAY MEET IN TERRELL

Movement to Have Several Counties
Unite In the Annual Institute at Dawson.
County School Commissioner Witch
ard informs THE News that he has a
movement on foot to have the teachers
OF several neighboring counties unite
with the Terrell teachers in the annual
institute at Dawson next summer. If
Commissioner Whitchard succeeds he
will bring a large number of visitors to
the city.
Dawson would be glad to have the
teachers meet here, and the movement
will doubtless meet with the support and
encouragement of every citizen.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-02-10
THE LITERARY CLUB.
An Enjoyable and Instructive Meeting Sat-
urdRy Evening.

urday Evening.
One of the most ENJOYABLE social of-
fairs of recent occurrence was tho COO
ond meeting of the literary club at tho
residence OF Mr.. w. r. Baldwin on
Lee street. on last Saturday evening.
quite number of ladies' ana
gentlemen, Including several visitors to
Uhe Guy, were present and listened to a
programme that was highly interest
ing and instructive.
The meeting was called to order with
PRESIDENT Parks in the chair. and. af-
ter the adoption of minutes of previous
meeting and report Of the COMMITTEE ON
bylaws, the following programme was
rendered. "''0
Biographical sketch of Eugene Field.
Mr.. Charles Bell; selection. "Picmc
Time, -" Miss Mamie Deubler: Quota
tlons, Mr.. Oh. A. Decker: baratone
solo, September" Mr.. Walter Bald
win; reading, "Wynken. Blinken
and Nod" Miss Conner Carver. seIec-
ton, "God Bless You" Miss TiIv
Ware; reading, "Little Boy Blue, .
Mrs. f. L. Parks. Criticism. Colonel
M. G. Edwards.
The parts were we'll rendered and
eylnced much care in their prepare
tiOn.
A motion made by Colonel Edwards
to select more appropriate name for
the organization than the one already
chosen provoked considerable discus
sion. One bright young lady suggest
ed that it be called the ''Friday Night
Club, as it meets on Saturday evening.
After somewhat lengthy debate the
matter was referred to committe e
which, after consultation, recommend
ed the retention OF the present name.
Emerson was selected for discussion
at the next me citing, which will be held
on the third Friday evening in Febru-
airy. All are extended cordial invi-
tation to be present,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-02-10
KEATON CAME CLEAR.
The Slayer of Winism LIngO Is Free
Man.

Man.
Judge j. Ii. Query returned from
Morgan Thursday, where he went to de-
fend Thomas Keaton, who was put on
trial for his life in Calhoun superior
court last Wednesday the second time
for killing VIM. Lingo fourteen months
ago.
The trial consumed all of Wednesday,
and it was after supper when the jury,
after being out about an hour, returned
a verdict of not guilty.
A large crowd, made up of the friends
OF the prisoner, had gathered in the court
room to await the verdict, nd when it
was announced the demonstratioh or
approval was such as to cause Judge
Sheffield to demand that order be kept.
Mrs. Keaton sat by her husband dur
ing the ordeal, and when she heard the
words spoken that set her husbandlfree
was overcome with joy,