Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-03-08

10 discuss the precise ucilHltlou VI o"-
honomy for Crete, its desire 10 main
tain peace end its satisfaction with the
stipulation of the powers for the with
drawal Of the Greek troops, from
island.
A PLAUSIBLE PLAN.
There is no doubt says the Athens
correspondent OF the Times. that II
Prince George of Greece were placed
at tie head OF an autonomous Crete
government with the title Of Prince,
the whole Greek nation and the Cretans
would willingly accept the proposals
Of the mowers and the Greek troops
would be Withdrawn. Such scheme,
therefore. says the Times correspond.
ent. ought not TO be rejected without
the gravest reasons. The Cretans are
suspicious of the promise of Europe
and firmly believe that there is no 9th
er course open than union with Greece
or Turkish rule; but, doubtless, II
choice were offered to them, their pref
erence would be for autonomy under
a Greek Prince.
FOREIGN RESIDENTS WARNED.
London. March S-A despatch to the
Times from Athens at midnight says
that some of the members OF the for
eign LEGATIONS and other foreign resi-
dents have already left the city; and
it is reported that several Of the lega-
tions have advised all foreigners TO
leave Greece. This has caused a pain
full feeling on the part of the Greek
public which regards il as an un-
Justified step. as. with the exception
of occasional aflronts from persons Of
the lower classes, foreigners have been
treated with all respect and have at
no time been in any danger whatever.
Moreover. a majority Of the foreign
residents are known 10
FAVOR THE CREEK CAUSE.
Certainly the aspect of the city is
very war-like. but considering the eX-
cited state of the public mind, the
people are behaving with moderation,
and exhibiting marked self control.
The trains are bringing in thousands
of reserves from the provinces, ana
they are parading the streets with
their accouuements. Squadrons of
cavalry and batteries of artillery
trayersing the principal thoroughfares
TO embark for Thessaly give a pecu-
liar vividness to the scene. Great
crowds join the soldiers in hurrahing
for war and proclaiming loyalty to
Greece, to King George and the gov
ernment.
The decree summoning the remain
der of the reserves
Is HELD BACK
ct the last moment. The troops al
ready on the frontier are deemed sutti-
cient for the present; and more than
this. it is believed that the presence
of foreign men-of-war, near the
Piraeus indicated that the blockade
will commence tomorrow CMonday)
thus severing communication with the
frontier by sea.
The members of the press at Athens
have Joined in a despatch to Admiral
Canevaro, commanding the allied
fleets at Canea, expressing surprise
that the lives of foreign correspon-
dents should be endangered by threats
of violence on the part OF the Mussul-
man populace and urging the admiral
10 take whatever steps were necessary
10 safeguard the lives of inof1ensiye
journalists engaged in the honorable
performance of duty under the pro-
lection of the flags Of the six great
powers.
CLEARED FOR ACTION.
London. March S-A dispatch to the
Times from Canea says that yesterday
CSundavD. the British battleship Bar
denr cleared for action, owing to the
nresence of reinforcements OF the Greek
fleet in Cretan waters.
THANKS FROM THE KING.
London March S.-King George, Of
craoce has sent to Sir Charles Dixie
y telegram conveying his heartfelt
thanks and sympathy to Sir Charles
and the other members of the House OF
Commons who signed the telegram sent
the King from the House last week,
assuring him and the Greek nation OF
the desire of themselves, and OF the
Fnelishmen and Irishmen whom they
represented. for the success oI the
Greek cause i'm the Cretan lmprogllO.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press learns that the admrals OF the
foreign fleets suggested that the block
ade should include the Greek ports as
well as the Cretan.
So far as Germany is concerned,
there are some signs OF
A CHANGE OF ATTITUDE.
Tho National Zeitung and the Berlin
post contain statements, apparently IN
snircd 10 the effect that 1t VIII be I'M
rossible for Germany TO hold out IN
her contention If the other powers show
a. disnositiCn TO give way so far as to
,,ogofiate further with Greece, or to in
sist that Turkey also shall withdraw
brr troors from Crete. The National
zeitunr reminds the government that
corma8y has no direct interests in the
East ..t... 10.
,,.ired home his belief that a peaceful
settlement will now be arranged
uE WAS AMUSED.
LONDON. March During the demon
..-.+i,r In Hyde Park this afternoon, Hon
,..,rr. Y Curz1u. Under Secretary or
go ,,r the Foreign Office, faultlessiy
-..,-.I and carrying ON bis arm Mrs. Cur
beautiful costume Of pearl gray,
'.-,,r.t l,nr.a8griz.d through the crowd
I....,.I to OBJ. speeches and seemed TO be-
-....,.rs- amused by the harsh things
.'''I ..or..rnfrg hi. attitude in the Greece
Turkish dfmuities.
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