The herald., 1897-04-03

1s Z body OF soldiers. They are going
about among the troops, urging that Il
will be blot upon the national honor
to withdraw now, and arguing that by
an invasion of the territory opposite
Arta, Greece would only claim what the
Berlin treaty recognized as hers. The
missionaries are fully convinced tha'
they are engaged in a religious war
They wear the cross upon their shoui-
( ders and 1t is believed they spread re-
publican propaganda
The town was frightened last even
ing -(Thursday) by firing in the direc-
tion of the frontier. In moment the
bugle sounded and the civilians rushed
pell nell into the streets 1t was naiiy
ascertained that couple of criminals
had endeavored to escape across the
frontier, but had been seen by the SEN
tries, who had fired upon them.
NO DATE SET.
ATHENS, April 2.-It is reported to-
night that the Greek government mas
been NOTED semi officially that
blockade of Greek ports Will be enforced
within three or four days.
ST. PETERSBURG, April "A block
ade of Greece, which the Russian press
thinks the likeliest way of forcing the
situation by exciting the Greeks to hos
tile acts on the Turkish frontier, has
evidently been decided upon.
A MOTION OF CENSURE.
LONDON, April I'm the commons
today Mr. Labouchere, Radical, moved
that the house disapprove the advice
of the marquis of Salisbury to the queen
to use force against the Cretans or the
Greek nation. He made long and vio-
lent speech, denouncing the policy of the
government, which he characterized as
q policy fostering perfect nest of an
archy and slaughter" He said he be-
1ieved that a vote of censure would be
proposed before the Easter recess.
Mr.. Balfour first lord of the treasury,
replying on behalf of the government,
said that he would welcome the mo-
tion of censure. 1t would give the gov
eminent an opportunity to defend its
policy. He wished to reiterate that the
great powers were not siding with Tur-
key, but were only defending the lives
of Mohammedan Cretans against those
who were not Mohammedans and their
allies. The policy of the British govern
ment was to give the Cretans self-gov-
ernment.
GREEK PATRIOTS.
NEW YORK, April 2.-John D. Faie-
.rnakis, a Greek confectioner of Phila-
delphia, called upon Consul1General
,Botassi today and paid the passage of
fwenty Greeks who are flo1neward bound
TO fight under their own flag. Seventy
Greeks are to sail on La Touraine tomor-
row.
ACTION URGED.
ATHENS, April 2-The newspapers
today unanimously urge the govern
mert to take prompt action before the
powers present an ultimatum. T1E de-
cision OF the government Is not yet
known, If indeed a final decision has
been reached, but it is believed in offic-
dal circles that both the king and the
cabinet will favor active measures.
THE TURKISH LEADERS.
CONSTANTINOPLE. April 2-It is
stated on undoubted authority that the
efficfent manner In which the Turkish
forces were mobilized on the Greek from
tier Is due to German, officers, and it is
added that all the plans of campaign
entrusted TO them to carry out have been
prepared by able strategists in Berlin.
iThe greatest confidence is felt in mill
fary circles here as to the outcome of
any conflict between Turkey and Greece.
In official circles it is declared that an
agreement between Turkey and Greece
will be hailed with great satisfaction by
the British government
According TO a telegram received by
dhe Turkish government the Armenian
TeVolutionists abroad intend to cause
Nhe resumption OF rioting in Anatolia,
about the middle of April, when the
SHOWS are melted. This is an intimation
that further massacres may be looked for
at about the same time.
The fighting between the Christians
and the Mussulmans which is daily re-
ported from the island of Crete is Gre
ating very bad impression here, and it
is believed that the Turkish government
VIII soon propose to the powers that
Turkey herself be permitted to take ac-
tion against the Insurgents.
IN THE COMMONS.
LONDON, April I'm the house Of
commons today Mr. Curzon. parliamen-
tary secretary for the foreign Office, an
swering question, said that the British
admiral in Cretan waters had reported
having received a dispatch from Colonel
.Vassos, the commander of the Greek
army of occupation, which, he said, was
full of representations.
Replying to a question relative to the
employment OF artillery in Crete, Ne
Cuizon said he was not aware that any
of the governments had reached de-
cision in this matter. except Russia,
wnlch country was sending mounted
battery to the island
L. a
). Balfour, replying to a question. said
that so far as the government knew
Germany was not sending any troops 10
Crete.
A BRITISH APPEAL.
CANEA, April 2.-The Bishop of
Canea has sent message of fervent ap-
peal to the Christian people of Europe.
amploring them to compel their govern
ments to stop bombarding and to cease
opposing the unanimous desire of Gre
tans to escape tyranny by a union with
Greece.
STRANGE AFFINITIES
7 LONDON, April 2-The correspond-
ent Of the Chronicle at Athens has news
from the frontier that insurgent bands
are already crossing it. He says that
no one can hold them in check. Albania
Is on the verge of revolt
The correspondent says: II can also
connrm the report of the existence of a
eecret treaty between Russia and Tur
key negotiated by Prince Lobanoff
The Standard publishes a dispatch
from its correspondent which saws.
Great efforts are being made in infju-
entail Turkish quarters to induce the
sultan to win England to his side If nos
eible on the ground of a community of
interest. Great Britain and Turkey are
the two greatest Mussulman powers IN
the world. Similar feelings prevai,
among the Moslems in Crete. including
the garrison, and ii is actually reported
that the result of these efforts NAV hs
ere long the hosting of the British flag
IN Crete, and the proclamation of Brit
To-