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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
EVIDENCE OF CONCERT.

London, March 1.-THE Stock Ex-
change continued very firm today. Con-
soils and foreign securities were very
strong on the evidence, in spite of ru-
mors to the contrary, that the powers
are absolutely united on the Greece
Crete question. Even the Grecophies
are wearying of the obstinacy of the
Hellenes and are disgusted with the per-
fidy of the Greek commodore, Renick.
since recalled, who, it now appears, as
sumed the responsibility of suppressing
the joint remonstrance of EuroDe, which
he had undertaken to make known to
the insurgent chiefs. The foreign adj
mirals, at conference with the insur-
gent leaders ut Akrotiri yesterday, also
learned that Commodore Reinick never
impaired to the latter the proclamation
of the admirals forbidding them to at
tack the towns. although he had ac-
copied commission to do so.
1t is possible that some concession will
be made to Greece, but only after that
country has made complete submission to
the demands of the powers. There are
signs that Greece is anxious that the
powers should apply seeming pressure
upon her in order to give the Greek gov
eminent an excuse to retire from an inn
possible position.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
GOT THE MARBLE HEART.

London. March PA dispatch from
Athens to the Times says the Greek
minister of commerce, NJ. Konou, will
return here tomorrow from st. Peters
burg, disappointed in his efforts in be-
half of Crete. He was coldly received
at the Russian capital.
1t is the almost universal opinion that
war must break out and the war depart
ment is straining every effort to furnish
arms and equipments for the reserves.
From early dawn to late at night drills,
parades and rifle practice go on unceas-
ingly. The troops compared unfavorably
in physique with the European standard,
but they are very quick in learning the
drills. both on foot and horse. There is
a serious lack of horses, arms and am
muntion. The Greek forces are equal
to the Turkish forces with infantry and
cavalry arms, but are inferior with re-
peating rifles
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
MOST TOO FRESH.

London, March 12.-The correspondent
of the Associated Press learns from a
reliable source that the powers are
nearly agreed to present a fresh note
to Greece notifying her of their inten-
ton to carry out the coercive measures
# she still continues obdurate and to
enter on Il blockade. 1t is understood
France is the only power reluctant to
participate in the blockade, which will
be begun without her if she declines to
give her consent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
GREECE WOULD ACCEPT THEM
WITH CERTAIN AMEND
MENTS ADDED.
TURKISH TROOPS MUST Be RECALLED
Restore Order Under a Commander
Named by the Powers-War
Preparations Proceed.

London, March 1.-THE Athens cor
respondent of the Times, outlining the
proposals of the powers, learns on the
highest authority that Greece would ac-
cept them on condition, first, that the
Turkish troops are Immediately recalled
now in the island are placed under the
command of military representative of
the powers, senior in rank to Col. Nassos,
for the sake of the restoration of order,
and lastly, that the powers instruct Tur-
key to withdraw Il portion of her troops
from the Greek frontier, Greece doing the
same.
Greece regards the latter condition as
most urgent in view of Tie fact that the
excitement in Thessaly, not only among
the troops but among The armed peas
ants, has reached such height that a
conflict is possible at any moment, involv-
ing the outbreak of war.
The Times correspondent thinks that
matters have now reached an impasse.
1t is impossible for the powers to go
back on their demand that Greece should
SNuCuute, lHOuSu puDllC iCtlHS 10 81 ia
cited that it is doubtful whether the
country would even tolerate the CONVEX
sion of the Greek army in the island into
gendarmerie.
The Epimeris warns tie government
not to be led astray by the idea that the
acute stage of the crisis has passed. 1t
believes it best TO not be frightened
against fear of war, and believes Europe
will resort to craft instead of force,
knowing that Greece can not maintain Il
vast army under arms many months, and
intends, when she is exhausted, to APP
ply the coercion which they know now to
be dangerous. The article declares:
1.-THE powers must compel the with
drawal of the Turkish forces from the
frontier, or the Greek army will drive
them away"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
RESCTED MJTSSULMANS

New York, March ia special to the
Herald from Canea, Crete, says:
The Mussulmans who have been saved
by the relief of KandamOs have arrived
here. Affecting scenes were witnessed
when the Turkish population met them.
On their return from Kandamos to the
south the foreign troops lined the road
from that place to Seine Castine where
an Italian vessel took on board 523 men,
1047 women and children and $40 soldiers
from Kandamos and 112 soldiers from
Fort Spanhako. One thousand men and
women were left at Seine Casino to be
taken off by other vessels. 1t is report
ed here that the inSurge nts attacked the
retreating Mussulmans on their etreat.
After the vessel left Selino all weapons
were taken from the rescued Turks and
placed on board an English man-of-war.
The seige of KandamOs by the insurgents
lasted 80 days and Cor the last two weeks
the place has been Under fire from the in
surgents. though comparatively little dam
age has been inflicted.
A much more hopeful spirit prevails
here. The town is quiet.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
TO BLOCKADE CRETE.

London, March 1.-THE Athens cor,
respondent of the Tines learns that
Greek consols to save the Mussulmans
at Candimo, Col. Vassos demanded Il
written pledge that the Mussulmans
should desist from outrages on Christians
and their property; that all Mohamme-
dams at Candimo would be taken to
Greece in Greek warships and that for
eign admirals should pledge themselves
not to hinder such a project.
A Vienna dispatch to the Times says
it has been practically agreed to block
ade Crete in order to enforce the retire
ment of Greek troops from the island.
1t is expected the powers will send troops
enough to relieve the forces in Crete,
which will be needed on the warships
before the blockade begins.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
RUSSIA IS UNFLINCHING.
She Has Not Changed Her Ideas on the
Cretan Question.

New York, March ia dispatch 10 the
Herald from st. Petersburg says:
Russia has not changed her ideas OH
the Cretan question. These reports are
being spread by some revolutionary Slav-
| onic societies. The government is abb
solutely untinching in its attitude that
there can be no negotiating with Greece
until she has withdrawn from her posi-
ton as an offender against international
law in open defiance to the great powers.
1t is asserted that were one such pre-
cedent given all the small countries would
when they pleased fellow it and the pow
ers would absolutely lose control
Special significance is given to an ed-
torial in the st. Petersburg Viedomisti.
all the more so that that paper has given
up all comment on foreign affairs and it
is felt that the article is inspired. 1t says:
"Greece's refusal is masked in sophisms
of very bad taste. Greece is trying to
play blind mans buff with Europe. Her
conduct must cut her off from all her
friends. The ruse she uses places her
on plane with Turkey.
Greece wishes to be an oracle and CEN
sor of the great powers. Greece has not
worked for the pacification of the island,
but for union to her. There is no sense
rescue Crete from Turkey. No one pro-
poses giving Crete to Turkey. We must
not invariably talk of humanity but also
of loyalty. If we allow Greece 70 come
out and usurp international rights there
will always be anarchy"
A less important article. but interesting
as demonstrating the more popular feel
ing is that in the Nevoe Vreyma. 1t
| says:
"The Greek will not admit of two
| words, either of criticism or its correct
ness, or of simply logic. 1t is laughable
for the Greeks to say that they alone
have the means to appease the island.
Crete is well known
The Moskov Predomisti in strong ar
ticle says:
"Can we for moment entertain the
idea that little Greece is imposing her will
upon the united powers. Greece finding
itself insolvent, sought to save herself
by some force measure which she now
seeks in war. The demag0gue at Athens
fevered with exultation of tile highest de-
gree try to save the threatened dynasty
which strives to escape fanaticism by some
force majeur. That is war"
The Novosti, Greece's champion, says
nothing.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
WILL PROTECT THEIR HONOR
Greek Cruisers Ordered to Resist Any At
tack Upon Them.

London, March 13.-The correspondent
of the Times at Canea says:
The foreign admirals went in to the
Apokiniri district yesterday afternoon
N'riday) to interview the insurgent. chiefs.
1t appears the admirals and cansuls have
already discussed the proclamation of au-
tonomy since the powers have agreed to
it, but the powers are not yet in union
as to details, and therefore IT is impos-
sible to make any official proclamation.
The commanders of the Greek cruisers
Apios and Popino are still in Cretan wa
tiers and in most difficult position. Their
express orders are only to retire from
Canea bay under protest but on no ac-
count to leave Cretan waters. They are
ordered. to resist to the death any attack
upon them for the honor of the Greek
flag and nation, which has confidence in
the sons of heroes" The cruisers are
hourly expected to be fired upon. Every
man has written letter of farewell to
his relatives.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18

Hierapietra he notified the foreign COM
manders and protested against the fleet
taking any action. The insurgents rails
ed the Greek flag. The Italian cruiser
shelled the insurgent position, killing the
popular leader Atkioni and ten men.
The press here violently denounces the
action of the warships. A sensational
report is published to the effect that King
George, while conversing with Danish
colonel, said that he had abandoned all
hope of help from his relatives, whose
advice was not worth attention, and he
had even lost confidence in the Prince of
Wales since his earnest request to the
prince to obtain the recall of British Con-
sui Billotti had proved of 80 avail.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
NEWS FROM ATHENS.

Athens. March I'm. SkOuzes. Greek
minister of foreign affairs, has cabled
his thanks to the Greek society for the
resolution of sympathy recently adopted
by that body in New York.
The Greek press maintains that the
Greeks should await the formation of
a foreign legion before leaving for
Greece.
Turkish troops continue to leave for
Salonica and Monasti.
The authorities at Salonica and in the
interior of Macedonia are making requi-
sitions for large numbers of horses and
mules and are compelling both Mussul-
mans and Christians to pay next years
taxes in advance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
REMARKS BY KING GEORGE.

Athens. March l1.-The King of
Greece. talking to Il member of parlia
ment, is quoted as saying:
Europe is alarmed not On account of
the annexation of Crete to Greece, but
because events have shown that Greece
is an element of force in the Meditera-
mean. Our ready mobilization of fleets
caused jeacusies. | myself ordered the
recall of some vessels from Cretan waters
because | feared our rebels would seize
a pretext to destroy two of our first-class
ships"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18

Villa Clara to find Gen. Gomez and I'M
dertake to make negotiations. Weyer
himself says the war will end in three
weeks. Gen. Weyler's orders are, it is
claimed, to secure peace at any terms,
and he was instructed to offer Gomez
brides and autonomy or the island itself.
Fear as to President McKinley's po-
sition was given as the leading cause for
the Spanish change of policy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
INTERVIEW WITH VIC.
President Faure of France Met Eng
lands Queen on the Train.

Paris, March 11.-President Faure had
brief interview with Queen Victoria at
Noisy lie Sur, just outside this city. The
president boarded the royal train at that
place. The interview between Nj. Faure
and her majesty was most animated and
affable.
The Queen presented Princess Beatrice
and Princess Victoria of Schlesweig- HOi-
stein to President Faura. who in turn
were presented to members of his staff.
The president also signed the queens
autograph book and kissed her hand on
arriving and leaving the train. AS the
train left the depot her majesty stood at
the window and bowed to the people as
sembled
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
A ASSIGNMENT

Galveston. Tex. March 11.-(Specal.)
The Irwin Hardware company made II
general assignment tonight for the bene-
fit Of its creditors. Mr.. Alexander Samp-
son is named as assignee for the COM
pany. Mr.. Sampson stated that the liza
bilities would amount to between SD, 900
and $4,000. and that the stock would
inventory between $4,000 and $4,000
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
PROTEST AGAINST THE POWERS

London, March PA great meeting
was held this evening at st. James hall
to protest against the proposal of the
of the powers to apply coercion to Greece.
Resolutions denouncing this policy were
adopted with much enthusiasm after
strong speeches by Herbert Gladstone,
John Dillon, Henry Labouchere and 9TH
ers. Mr.. Gladstone wired form Cannes
to the meeting: "God help your efforts"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
TRIED TO PREVENT BLOODsHED.

Caneu, Island Of crete March H.
The English consul. Sir Alfred Billotti,
who has returned to Suda bay. reports
that the conduct of the Cretan chiefs
at Candimo was unexeceptional They
did their utmost, even risking their
lives, in the attempt to restrain their
men. but were unable to prevent firing.
A soldier and civilian were wounded.
The foreign warships returned the fire,
killing four and wounding sixteen insllr-
gents.
Although it is the announced purpose
of the foreign warships not to allow the
Mussulmans on the island anywhere to
attack the Christians. the Mussulmans
are beginning to retaliate.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
LIKELY TO BE UNTRUE,

Constantinople, March 12.-In semi
official circles here it is positively stated
that the administration of the sultans
civil list is negotiating with the United
States government for the purchase of
two or three ironclads which have al
ready been completed in the United
States, and it is added that the sum of
100000 has already been paid on ac-
count,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
PROMINENT PERSONAGEs.

Liverpool. March The White Star
line steamer Teutonic. Capt. Cameron,
which sailed from here yesterday for
Donald Smith, the Canadian high COM
mission, NJ. Reichstein, the Oxford pro-
fessor, and Mrs. Annie Besant.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
SNuGGIING ARAIS

Berlin. March PA dispatch received
in this city from Constantinople says that
large quantities of Grasse rifles and
cartridges are being smuggied from
Greece into the Turkish island of Chios.
off the west coast of Asia Minor, via
Smyrna. and that they are sold to the
inhabitants of Chios at low prices.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
ORDERED TO END THE WAR.

Chicago, March H.. Crittenden Mar
riot, the Records correspondent in Ha-
vana, has declared that Gen. Weyler has
received positive orders from Spain to end
the Cuban war at once, even by going to
the extent of selling the island to the in
surgents, if need be. to accomplish this
object.
Gen. Weyler therefore. set out for
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
PROPOSALS OF THE POWERS.

Paris, March 12.-(Copyrighted.)- 1.-The
following semi-official announcement was
made this afternoon:
"The powers, while uniteG in principle,
have not yet been able to reach solution
of the Cretan question. Proposals and
objections are being changed hourly. The
program drawn up by the admirals in
Cretan waters is as follows: LIST. To
blockade the island of Crete. End. Block
AIDE Piraeus and other Greek ports. Bird.
Seizure of the telegraph office at SYRIA.
18th. Any Greek warships encountered to
be taken to the island of Milo and kept
there. 9th. Any Greek warships firing on
any foreign warships, to be sunk and the
act considered casuc belll. 9th. Any
Greek torpedo boat nearing any warship
to be fired at. 18th. AS to blockade Greece
will require all the crews of foreign war
ships each power is to send to Crete a
battalion of infantry of not less than 600
men. Each foreign admiral telegraphed
a copy of these proposals to his govern
ment. Germany accepted part, Austria
and Italy the whole. Great Britain pro-
posed that gendarmerie be organized in
Crete by utilizing Greek troops. Russia
proposed further collective note de-
manding the withdrawal Of Greek troops
from Crete. France seconded the reply
of Russia
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
ASSIGNED.

st. Paul, Mimi. March 1.-THE st.
Paul Plow company assigned today. The
company was principally owned by Will
lam Dawson, and its failure is the out
come of the Dawson failure. Assets,
$4,000; liabilities, unknown, but sup
posed to be heavy
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
DECIDED TO SEND TROOPS.

London, March 1.-THE Rome cores
pondent of the Standard states that Adj
miral CarnervO, having represented the
urgency of landing troops to suppress
disorders in the interior of Crete, II cab
met council has decided to send a body
of troops there.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
A REGULAR ENGAGEMENT.

London, March IA dispatch from
the Times from Canea says that during
the embarkation of the. refugees at Selma
Il regular engagement took place. The
ships fired their three-pounders. Capt
Hewett relieved the refugees. repelling
the insurgents by repeated yolleys.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
CARDINALS TO BE CREATED.

Paris, March 1.-THE Temps says that
by agreement between the French gov
eminent and the Vatican the archbishops
of Lyons, Rouen and Rennes and the di-
rector of the st. Suplice seminary Qor the
education of priests are to be created
cardinals.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
INDIGNATION DECLARATION.

London, March 12.-The Brussels cor
respondent of the Standard states that
twenty-eight members of the Belgian
chamber of deputies have signed decla-
ration to be sent to the Greek government
expressing Indignation al Europe's abuse
of power against Greece
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
BUBONIC PLAGUE RECORD.

Bombay. March 1.-The total number
of cases of bubonic plague in this city up
to date is 9032. of which 7546 were fatal.
In the whole presidency to date there
have been 14,S56 cases of the plague and
122W deaths recorded.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
TOUCHED AT CHERBOURG,

Cherbourg. March 11.-Queen Victoria,
accompanied by Princess Beatrice and
their suites. arrived this morning from
Portsmouth on board the loyal yacht Vic
toria and Albert. and left Immediately
for Nice and Cieminez.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
Neutrality-suspicious. EXPRESSED.

London, March 13.-The Athens cor
respondent of the Times says that dissat-
isfaction is being expressed against the
government for it's position in the CRISIS.
has issued a second proclamation Of Greek
sovereignty over Crete.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
MASsACRES MAY RESUJME.

Constantinople, March 12.-The opinion
obtains here that the pourparlers be.
tween the powers on the reply of Greece
TO the Cretan ultimatum will be pro-
tracted. In the meanwhile another
threatening feature has been added to
the situation.
Renewed outbreaks are threatened in
AnatOlia. The British ambassador, Sir
Philip Currie, has drawn the attention
of the Turkish government to the condi
ton of this district of Asia Minor and
has requested that immediate steps be
taken to avert another catastrophe. II
appears that the condition of the Chris.
tians there is deplorable. They are the
victims of oppression and outrage and
murder and the situation at Payas is SC
critical that another Sassoun massacre
is feared.
Advices received here from Erzroun
say that large forces of Russian troops
are concentrating on the Armenian from
tier in the direction of Sarakerimis in
the district of Kars.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
WEEKLY COTTON STATISTICS.

London, March 12.-Following are the
weekly cotton statistics:
Sales. total, $4,000 bales; sales, Amer,
lean, 81 600 bales; trade takings, S1,OW
bales; actual exports, 5000 bales; import
total. $4,000 bales; import, American
stock American, 1,O21, 600 bales; afoat
total. $4,000 bales; afoat, American,
100000 bales; sales for speculation, 3WO
bales: purchases for export, 600 bales.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
A BLoCKADE is IMMINENT.

Rome. March 12.-Italia, the organ Of
the Italian foreign Office, says the concert
of the powers is complete and an effective
blockade of Crete is imminent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
THE BLUE JACKET FLOATED.

Hamburg March 1.-The British
steamer Blue Jacket, Capt. Thomas. from
Galveston. February .. for this point
which was reported aground off Osteb on
March O. and later as having her cargo
lightered, was hoated today with assist
anCe.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
EOR THE FRONTIER.

Athens March 12.-Eighteen hundred
and fifty reserves have started from the
island of Corfu for the Turkish frontier.
All who have purchased exemptions in
past years are now required to serve.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
HEAD OF TELEGRAPH BUREAU.

Berne. Switzerland. March 1.-THE
bundesrath has selected ex-President
Frey formerly Swiss minister ut Wash
ingtOn, to be director of the international
telegraph bureau.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
CLAWS AND TURKS MIX,

Berlin. March ia dispatch received
here from Yalta, in the Crimea, reports
that sanguinary encounter has taken
place there between Russians and u l.ks
MANY shops were demolished. A num-
Der of the wounded men have been ar
rested
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
ASSIGNMENT.

Paris. Tex; March 11.-(Special.) IT.
f.. White. doing II retail grocery business
here, made an assignment today for the
benefit of his creditors. Total amount,
S642.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
ADOPTED GOLD STANDARD.

London, March PA dispatch to the
Times from Yokohama states that the
house of representatives of the japanese
parliament adopted the gold standard OF
currency.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
GERMANY IN A SWEAT.

Berlin, March 1.-THE National
Zeitung, semi-official, announces today
that Germany will not take mart in any
negotiations suggesting another note to
Greece, adding that Germany insists
upon unfolding the original ultmatum.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
ACCIDENT AT SEA.

Antwerp, March 1.-THE American
liner Illinois. Capt. Broomhead, which
sailed from here for Philadelphia. has re-
turned with her shaft cylinder cover
broken.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
REFUGEES ABROAD.

Canea, March 11.-Turkish transports
arrived here today, having on board the
refugees from Selma.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-03-18
THE WEATHER.

Washington, March 11.-For Eastern
TeXas-Generally fair, but possibly local
showers on coast; variable winds; cooler
in northern portion.