Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-09
1T Is COUCHED IN THE MOST
COURTEOUS or TERMS.
WITHDRAWAL OF TROOPS IMPOSSIBLE.
Counted Propositions, the Chief One
of Which is That the Cretnns he
Allowed TO Choose Their own
Government.


letter, as delivered to the foreign repre-
sentatvss to-day:
The note says that Greece, I'm conform
ing to the wishes OF the Powers, recon-
mended that the Cretans accept certain
reforms, but the Moslems rendered these
reforms impossible, and Greece was,
therefore, Obliged TO intervene to protect
a sister nation.
An autonomous administration for the
island, the note says does not consti-
tute a solution Of the difficulty, and the
Cretans reject it. Greece, the note says
in conclusion, is willing to accept the
decision OF the Cretans as to whether
they desire autonomy or annexation.
The recall of the Greek fleet and troops
would be a signal for further excesses
in the island, I'm the face of which
Greeks could not remain passive. There
FORE the recall of the fleet and troops is
impossible.
THE NOTE NOT AN ULTIMATUM
LONDON. March SIN the House Of
Commons to-day Right Hon. ~ j. Bal
four, First Lord Of the Treasury, denied
that the collective note which the
Powers had addressed to Greece was
couched i'm the form Of an ultimatum.
There was no doubt. he said that there
was "A difference between the position
Of Turkey and that Of Greece. The
latter was acting in defiance of the
Powers while Turkey was acting purely
on the defensive and showing that she
had no desire to resist the desire of the
Powers
Mr.. G. y. Curzon. Under Foreign Sec
rotary. said it was impossible 70 pledge
the Powers to the appointment Of
Christian government Of Crete.
THE REPLY IN FRANCE.
PARIS, March SIN the Chamber Of
Deputies to-day, NJ. HanotauX. Minister
Of Foreign Affairs, requested that the
Offering of interpretations upon the sub
jcct of the reply Of Greece to the ulti-
matum Of the Powers be postponed, as
the reply had not yet been received.
Fx-Minister Goblet pressed the gov
ernment 10 consult the Chamber before
taking any active steps in regard TO
Greece
Prime-NIinister Meline and NJ. HanO-
taux both declared that il was impossi-
BILE to speak on the subject before
Greece's reply and her intentions were
officially known. but they added, there
would be no military operations by
France without the assent Of the Cham
ber.
NJ. Millerand. Socialist member,
asked that tomorrow be fixed for de-
batting the question.
Prime Minister Meline refused to FIX
the date, and he was supported by the
Chamber by a vote Of 325 20 l95.
NJ. Jaures (SocialisD said he would
renew the Interpolation on the subject
daily
TNSATISrAC GLORY To GERMANY.
BERLIN. March s--Evening.-The re-f
plv OF Greece to the Identical note
of the Powers has been received here.
and. as was expected, is unsatisfactory
In consequence Germany and Russia
have signifed their approval OF an i'm
mediate blockade Of the Greek and Gre
tan coasts.
MINISTER'S TO QUIT ATHENS.
ROME. March st is semi-ofiicially
announced that, owing 10 the adverse
reply Of Greece 20 the demands Of the
Powers. the latter will at once with
draw their ministers from Athens.
VOLUNTEERS FOR GREECE.
NEW YORK. March S.-Mr Botassi
the Greek Consul-General, has received
over 100 kilograms and 800 letters from
Greeks all over the country. volunteering
to 20 10 Greece and fight.
The Consul-General said to-day that
most of the writer's coupled their desire
10 90 home with the condition that their
passage be paid He received notice
from his government this morning that
all Greeks who wished TO 90 home 10
fight will have to pay their own passage,
as the government has made no provi-
sion for such expenditure
rr,rrur N~nrrI~ DTTpT TGTTTrD
LONDON. March S-The full text OF
the collective notes addressed by the
Powers to Turkey and Greece last week
was issued by the Foreign Office to-day,
and il is seen that the notes do not differ
I'm purport from the summaries. which
were published at the time. The note
addressed TO the Porte states that the
autonomy Of crete implies progressive
reduction of the ottoman forces on the
island. TO begin after the Greek troops
now in Crete are withdrawn.
THREAT OF BLOCKADE.
The note to Greece demanded the eva
cuation Of crete by the Greek forces
within six days. The note informed
Greece that the Powers were agreed upon
two points-hrst. that they would not
allow crete to be annexed in any form
AT present. and. second. that they are
prepared 10 endOw Crete with a complete
scheme of autonomy. The Powers ex-
pressed a hope that Greece would respect
their decision, and intimated that
failure TO comply would result In
blockade OF the Greek coasts.
GENDARMERIE DIsBANDED.
CANEA. March S-The International
Gendarmerie in the Island Of Crete has
been disbanded and the French and
Italian officers OF the gendarmes have
taken their departure. The Montene-
rims belonging to the gendarmerie have
been retained by Russia, who will pay
them for their services.
FIGHTING AT HERAKLION.
LONDON. March S.-A dispatch from
! Heraklion. Island Of Crete, TO the Cen
trail News says that the insurgents. VINO
are hesieging the town to-day declared
the armistice ended ana closed upon the
Mace The Ottoman troops resisted the
insurgents from three points In the out
sl,irts. and there was sharp fighting. No
further details are given.
DEMANDS FROM GREECE.
LONDON. March s.-rhe repy Of Greece
bas not been issued Officially, and ii IS
therefore impossible TO state It's exact
terms.
The Morning Post Will tomorrow pun
iish dispatch from Athens, dated to
night saving that Greece. In the course
n her reply. demands the annexation OF
crete TO her territory on the ground OF
historic rights and community Of race
and religion. Nevertheless, she declares
mar she would withdraw her fleet from
0retan waters II the Powers would dele
,ate 40 the Greek army the work OF pact
wing the lsand. After this work should
accomplished the Cretans should be al
,u,od IN freely express their opinions as
n The future fate OF the island.
CREEK CONSUL BANISHED.
cANrA March s.-Admiral Canevaro,