The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-17

after landing at Platonica, issued a proc
,amation TO the Cretan people, announc-
ing the occupation of the island in the
| name Of King George OF Greece and call
ing upon the Turks TO surrender 10 the
Greek forces
The reserves who have been called 10
the colors are rapidly registering at the
different military centers. 1t is hoped,
however, that the most serious difficulty
TO be ANTICIPATED is a severance of the
diplomatic relations between Greece and
Turkey. The annexation of Crete oy
Greece. a result foreshadowed, is now
fat accompli, and it is not thought likely
that the powers will do anything further
in The matter than they have done In
the meanwhile diplomatic negotiations
on the subject continue between the am
bassadors Of the powers at Constantine
pie, who, in turn, are in constant commu-
nication with the porte.
ReinforcementS of men, arms and am
munition are on their way from Greece
to Crete, and it is animated that in due
course OF time the marines from the for
eign warships will be recalled and Greece
will be allowed TO assume the admins
tration Of Crete. possibly under some re-
strictions.
The announcement that Prince Nicholas
will start for Larissa, Thessaiy, with his
regiment tomorrow, created the greatest
enthusiasm in military circles. King
George and the royal family, with the
government, are now in the highest favor
with the people, and Prince George is
certain of receiving a grand welcome
when he returns to the Piraeus with the
torpedo fleet.
Minister of Foreign Affairs SkouZes,
replying to the foreign ministers, says
that the dispatch of the Greek troops to
Crete is not aggressive, but that it is cal
cuIated to pacify the island and
strengthen European peace, for which
matters Greece has great solicitude.
The Napoli Di Romano regiment start
ed for Crete tonight. The kalamata reg
iinent will follow tomorrow.
The Macedonian and Cretan committee
have agreed to pursue policy of united
action in regard to the troubles in Crete.
London, Feb. IA dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Vienna says it is re-
ported that the powers have addressed
withdrawal of her naval and military
forces from the Island of Crete within
forty-eight hours, failing which the port
Of PireauS will be blockaded and general
hOstilities will begin.
Two classes of the naval reserves have
been called out. The Greek ironclad
las arrived from TouIon.
AGREEMENT OF THE POWERS.
London, Feb. 1.-THE Constantinople
correspondent of the Times thinks that
the powers have decided to occupy the
Cretan seaports in the northern and west
ern portions Of the island, leaving the
Greeks to enjoy themselves in the noun
famous regions Of the interior.
A dispatch 10 the Daily News from
Rome says that it can be positively stat
cd that the powers have agreed upon the
three following points:
First-To maintain the joint occupation
Of Crete by the five powers under the
command of the italian officer.
Seeond-A guarantee of peace while dis
cussing a definite arrangement, guided
by the general interests of Europe.
Third-Without provoking graver trou-
bles, to take into account the legitimate
desires of al the people interested.
\ Daily News dispatch from Constan-
tinople gives as the latest rumor there
report that the powers are trying to ar
range a union of Crete with Greece and a
ten years agreement with Bulgaria, |
Greece and Servia to secure peace in |
Macedonia.
Another dispatch TO the News from |
Constantinople says that the Turkish |
minister OF marine has been ordered 10 |
prepare six ships for sea.
Commenting edtorially the Times says: |
The hosting of the flags of the powers |
on the citadel Of Canea by the side of the |
Turkish standard, as reported by our cor |
respondent, is A more important event |
than the descent of a few hundred Greek !
soldiers with sheaf Of proclamations. |
Doubtless the insurgents will submit The |
first condition of pacification, however,
Is that complete assurance must be given /
that in no case viii the island revert to |
the sultan's direction. Nothing less than
this will induce the insurgents to accept |
terms of peace, give Greece an excuse
for receding from her annexation policy |
and satisfy English public opinion"
\ dispatch TO the Times from Athens
says that Admiral Canevaro, command
er Of the Italian flotilla, has been NOM
mated as chief commander of the united |
As the flags of the powers
are flying a. Canea. the Greek forces
cannot attempt to attack that town.
Editorially, the Standard sees a deal of
in the guarded statement of Mr..
Ba,four. the Conservative leader in the
house Of commons. and says:
Certainly Greece cannot be permitted |
to act upon her own authority. but
she may not at some time do
good work as the mandatory of Europe |
may be left an open question
The Daily News also thinks the Euro
pean concert of the powers equal 10 the
task of maintaining the most solemn face
while establishing the independence of
Crete in the name Of the integrity of the
Turkish empire.
PACIFICATION IN CRETE.
London, Feb. IA dispatch TO the
Times from Canea, dated Tuesday even
ing. February Is. says that all was quiet
there when the occupation of the island
Of Crete was completed on the night OF
Monday. February Is. The commanders
OF the foreign squadrons sent a joint
note 10 Ismael Bey. the newly appointed
governor of Crete, successor to Prince
Georsi Berovitch, informing him that
they had addressed an ultimatum TO the
commodore Of the Greek fleet requiring
him 10 withdraw from Cretan waters.
They requested the governor. Ismael
Bey. to find a way of notifying the in
Of this fact. and of summoning
them TO yield up their arms. also of in
forming them that the powers had taken
measures 70 prevent Greece from interior
ing in the affairs Of Crete