Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-02-16

Later in the day the commander of
Che foreign warships sent the COR
mander of the Greek warships a join,
note calling upon him to conform to
the rules of International Law.
Athens, February 15.-LaJer it was
announced that the Greek army corps
alluded 10 by Premier Delyannis had
landed at Platanics near Canea-
Canea. February 10, 4:50 p. m.-The
joint forces of the foreign warships are
now occupying the town Of Canea.
The steps taken give satisfaction here.
Canea. Island of Crete. February 10
People here are wild with JOY over the
news of the landing Of the Greek troops
on the island of Crete.
Athens. February 15.-(MOnday eve
niug)-COl VaSsor, aide de camp to
the King of Greece and commander OF
the Greek army corps at PlatOnics, only
am hours distance from Canea has is
sued a proclamation to the Cretan peo-
pie He has also demanded the sur
render of the Turks.
Cologne. Germany. February IA
despatch TO the KOlnische Zeltung
COLOGNE Gazette from Canea says that
the Greek warships are stopping the
Turkish merchantmen.
Athens. February 15.-TroOps from
the foreign men of war have landed at
Canea. The Russian, French, English
and Italians. each furnished one hun
dred men, the Austrians fifty. Rus
sian. French, English, Italian and Aus
trian flags have been hOisted on the
ramparts of the town. The commander
of the Greek squadron has been noun
ed of their landing.
At Athens, demonstrations IN the
vicinity of the palace and the govern
ment offices. continue. Cheers for the
union of Crete with Greece, were
heard when the news reached Athens
of the landing Of the Grecian troops on
the island OF Crete. Prime Minister
Delyannis made a speech to the crowd
approving of the sentiments expressed,
and eXhOrJing calmness. In cOnsIuslou
be said;
Let MS hope that the news OF the
landing of troops from the squadrons
a- AN of the ports of Crete will be con-
iirmed.
Ii transpired that Prince George Be
rovitch. governor of the island OF Crete
resigned when it became known thaI
he had officially called upon the Greek
consul for protection.
LONDON. February 15.-From one OF
The ambassadors I'm London whose name
cannot be published. "a representative OF
-ra Associated Press has obtained the
following information,
10
... costs r5 effect the annexation of Crete.
And TO- this end he has the complete sym
r..ar and every possible assistance upon
t.e part of tho queen. the Prince oil
Wales. the royal family of Denmark ana
pin eCzar consistent with the necessary
official attitude of the powers i'm view OF
rr- Turkish situation. An agreement OF
-r, pov.rs which viii be promulgated
this afternoon or tomorrow. provides Tor
tr. occuuatiou Of Cauea, Herakliou and
EeImo only. and they Will prevent any
landing Of troops or ammunition at those
points. This proposal, suggested 10y the
foreign c0usu's at Canea, has been tele-
.r.rred 10 Coustanunople, and after IL
ia accepted 10y the ENJOYS. will be wired
t1 tho governments If the powers con-
ra-rrd. The acrcemeut is delayed I'm pro-
muIeation owing 20 the irritation Of Italy
and Germany There is no question but
that it was drawn up largely with the
view To- fits being evaded 10y Greece land
ing troops nc some other point than the
three places stated, ana the commanders
az the warships having no instructions
regarding amy places but the three men
Toned. viii DO nothing with the result
-rrr The powers will be confronted with
"a Paft Accomplo. which will then be inn
m.lIatelv accepted. Instructions have
already been wired TO- the commanders of
tn. foreign warships ordering them to
prevent landings at Canea Her7kiion and
r,-imo. but TO use force only after all
other means are exhausted.
I'm On eHouse of Commons to-day the
parliamentary secretary Of the foreign
Office. Mr.. George y. Curzon, replying to
Air. Henry LaBouchere said that the
British naval commanders i'm Cretan
waters had been instructed not to take
Isolated action against Greece.
The first lord of the treasury and gov
orrmert leader. Mr.. a. j. Bllfour. reply
.rz to Sir William Vernon Harcourt the
Liberal leader said it would not be eN-
r.fi-nt To- make O. statement 40 present
en- Cretan affairs. The government. he
added. was working in complete har-
m0uy with the other powers.
ATHENS. February l5.-Replying to the
collective note of the powers. the Grecian
government has declared that its inter
y.nuou ih affairs u Crete is justified by
the masacres there. and tina, # is not due
t1 desire -o disturb the island. The
Hr Is .N.
t..nr,G 90 continue 10 despatch troops
for the purpose of restoring ordep
Great excitement prevails here The re-
serves of I>-2-3 have been called upon i'm
order to reioin ,hcir colors within forty
-.-ft hours. Two steamers full of insur-
GENTS started for Crete 40 midnight.
Ia. OBJ. chamber to-day the premier. NJ.
u.ry9r..S. announced that the govern
u.rt of Greece had sent an armed corp
+, Crete He added that no news Of its
landing had been received.
LONDON. February ia dispatch
from Rome says that the Greek minister
there asserts that the troops which left
Athens had express and unconditional or
ders 90 occupy Crete.
A dispatch from Berlin says that Greece
has purchased 100000 rifles from the Luet-
tich factory at Belgium.
The editor of the Chronicle has received
-re following letter from Gladstone, i'm
reply to % request If he would send a mes
sake of hope 10 Greece:
CANNES. February a.
-I dare not stimulate Greece when I
cannot help her. but shall profoundly re-
ioice iu her success. Hope powers will
reconect they have their own character