The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-04-07
ANOTHER '1ILTINATIN"
Has Been Presented by the Big
Powers to Little Greece.
TIE CREEKS GREAT HOLIDAY.


Tho Troops on the Frontier Make
Formal Demand That war Be De-
clared at Once-Residents of Athens
Enthusiastic.
Athens, April Each Of the foreign
representatives has handed to NJ.
Skouzes, the Greek minister Of foreign
affairs, the following note. "The under
signed in accordance with instructions
from his government, has the honor
to announce that in case of armed con-
flict on the Greco-TurSish frontier
all responsibility will rest with the ag-
gressors He is also instructed to say
that whatever results which may arise
from such a conflict the powers are
firmly resolved to maintain the gem
eral peace and have decided not TO
allow the aggressor in any event to
reap the slightest benefit from his ac-
ton" The ambassadors at Constanti-
nople have presented to the sublime
porte a note similar to the foregoing.
The greatest enthusiasm was mani
tested here yesterday during the fetes
organized to celebrate the anniversary
of the declaration in 1921 of the inde-
pendence of Greece from Turkish rule
The king and members of the royal
family here, accompanied by the min
listers and all the high court and other
officials of Athens, attended the relig-
ious ceremonies at the cathedral. The
king received a great ovation during
his passage to and from the cathedral
and he and his ministers were show
cred with leaflets inscribed "Hurrah
for War"
The route from the palace to the
cathedral was lined with the troops of
the garrison, and the streets were
densely crowded. En- route the horses
of the carriage occupied by the crown
princess became alarmed bolted, and
the vehicle was overturned. A scene
of tremendous excitement followed.
The people rushed to the spot from all
sides and raised the carriage. The
princess, who was not hurt, soon en-
tered the kings carriage and proceeded
to the cathedral Contrary to custom,
the members of the diplomatic corps
were not accompanied by their wives
or daughters at the ceremonies.
The scenes throughout the day, al
though very brilliant, were lacking in
the usual imposing military display on
account of the large number of troops
sent to the frontier. The scarcity of
presents exchanged between the people
was also In striking contrast with other
/ years. Otherwise the usual customs
/ were followed. There was a salute of
| q guns in the morning and a free feast
of roast lamb, the national dish, was
given to the poor.
Throughout the day crowds of people
paraded the streets cheering for the
king and for war with Turkey. The
entire city was decorated with flags
but here also there was a difference
from previous years, because not a
single foreign flag, except those over
the foreign legations, was flying. All
the legations excepting those of Tur-
key Germany and Austria were dec
Grated with flags, and on the French
and Russian legations the Greek flag
/ hoated side by side with the national
/ flags of France and Russia.
During the afternoon a mass meeting
was held to protest against the action
of the powers and to indorse the steps
taken by the Greek government. Later
a delegation from this meeting, accom-
panied by a crowd OF thousands of
those who took part in the demonstra-
tion, presented a copy Of the resolu-
tions to the king at the palace, crying
Long live war" The crowd was so
enthusiastic that It invaded the Vesti-
bule of the palace, and the guard Of
soldiers on duty had great difficulty in
controlling the people.
In the evening nearly everybody in
Che city paraded, and the scene was one
Of extraordinary animation. There were
illuminatious everywhere, and on all
sides were TO be heard cheers for war,
for the king and for Crete. A vast
concourse Of people remained in front
of the royal palace until after mid
night, calling upon King George to
show himself, While thousands Of others
listened to Cne of the most popular and
effective Greek orators, who spoke in
Const tution square in favor of war
A dispatch from Larissa says; The
celebration of the anniversary of Greek
I independence evoked wild demonstra-
tipHs from the troops here. The Greek
army will not listen to any suggestion
of retreating. The excitement all along
the frontier h6s been intense, and it
has been impossible to foretell from
hour to hour whether the troops would
not take the reins in their own hands
and attack the Turkish positions. So
intense has been the feeling that a
council OF officers with Prince Constan-
tine was held last night, at which the
official leaders of the army insisted
upon an immediate declaration Of war,
They argued that such course was
the only salvation Of the throne and
dynasty of King George. This decision
of the officers was sent by the prince
TO Athens.