Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-19
MASSACRE In CRETE.
MORE OF IT ATTRIBUTED TO THE
CHRISTIANS.
GREECE STILL STOUTLY DEFIANT.
she Announces That Withdr"wai
of Her FIotiiin VIII he Impossible
before the Island IL Completely
Pacincd.


reports placing the number OF killed AT
1000, which includes almost the entire
Moslem population of the town 1T Is
said that men, women. and children were
killed, Unfortunately, by the Chris
tians. 1t is impossible at present 10
confirm the reports, but the rumors have
created the deepest anxiety here Gene
raj Bor, who Is in command OF the gen
darmerie at Canea, has sent two Italian
officers of the gendarmerie to Sitia in
gunboat. TO inquire into the truth or
falsity of the reports.
The fort at Voucoulis, which is gar
risoned by 500 Turkish troops, has been
besieged for several days by large
force OF well-armed insurgents. Yes
terday the commander Of the besieging
force called upon the Turkish commander
to surrender, and promised safe conduct
TO any OF the garrison who chose to ac-
cept II. The Turks refused TO surrender
under any terms. 1t is stated that the
garrison has provisions enough TO last
for twenty days, and a plentiful supply
Of ammunition.
1t is reported that Greek troops started
to-day for Voucoulis. to aid the in
surgents in the capture of the place.
WAR FEELING INCREASES.
ATHENS, February 1S.-Despite the ac-
ton of the Powers in restraining the
Greek troops in Crete from aggressive
operations against the Turks, and the
probability that that island will event
ually be handed over TO Greece without
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session, the war feeling here is increasing
hourly The enthusiasm with which the
reserves responded TO tho call TO arms
has been fully equalled by the military
ardor of volunteers, who are fiocking into
the city from all parts, eager to take
part in the battle against the Turks. II
is announced this morning that the King
Of Greece interds to take command OF
the northern army in person, and this
report has had the effect to still further
inflame the martial spirit of the people
An indication of what may be expected
i'm the way of assistance from Macedonia,
in any possible conflict with the Turks.
is shown in the steady accessions OF
Macedonans to the Greek ranks.
force Of 1000 Macedonian volunteers in
one body crossed the frontier yesterday
and Joined the Greek army.
GKEECE SILL DGf IAN j.
In reply 10 a demand of the diplomats
the Great Powers here that
the Greek fotiNa commanded by Prince
George be withdrawn from Cretan waters
at once NJ. Skouses the Minister OF
Foreign Affairs, sent to each Minister Of
note saying that a withdrawal Of the
will be impossible until Crete Is
pacihed, and. furthermore
that the Greek Government will not re-
scind it's orders to the Greek forces in
Crete to oppose the landing of Turkish
troops upon the island.
Colonel Vassos, commanding the Greek
military forces I'm Crete, has established
headquarters at Coma, and Is making
10 attack the town OF Selma
GREECE GOING RIGHT AHEAD.
ATHENS. February 1S.-The non-con-
currence Of the Powers in Greece's ac-
ton in Crete does not appear to have
had the deterrent effect that was antici-
pated. and Greece is going ahead as
though she had the fun consent Of the
Powers to her annexation OF the island.
Colonel Vassro the aide-de-camp of the
King. who is in command of the Greek
troops i'm Crete, is already forming "A
local administration. in the name OF the
King of the Hellenes. He is making
for the holding Of municipal
elections. and will install mayors in all
the towns and villages that are not oc-
cupied by the forces Of the foreign Pow
ers
II is stated that Prince Nichoas the
third son of King George, will not go
with the troops TO the Thessalian frontier
as It was stated yesterday he would,
but that he will join the forces In Crete.
All the Greek consulates In the island
have lowered their flags, it being con-
sidered by the consuls that. as Crete Is
now Greek territory, their duties have
ended.
II is stated here tonight that the Greek
warship Hydra, which was conveying pro
visions TO the Greeks, was stopped by
British and Italian torpedo-boats.
MOsLEM REFUGEES.
CANEA. CRETE, February 1&-Many
refugees are arriving here from all parts
Of the island. Most Of them are Mos
lens. who have fed from their homes,
fearing the vengeance Of the Cretan
Christians. or their allies-the Greek sol
diery. They all have stories TO tell Of
the dangers from which they have es-
capped. and declare that the life Of no
NIOslem is safe without the limits of the
city.
A large number of Mussulmans arrived
to-day on board of a Turkish transport.
They affirm that the Christians have
Killed q hundred MOslems at Serakmos,
and a hundred more in the villages adj
iacent TO that place.
The commanders or the British. French.
and Russian sQuadrons have left Canea
In their nagshps The British com
mander goes TO Sitia, the French COM
TO Heraklion. and the Russian
TO Retimo.
EVERYTHING QUIET.
CANEA. CRETE, February 1S.-Every-
thing was quiet here this morning. The
foreign marines, who are In occupation
Of the town, are still flying their respec
i've flags; but the Greek flag has been
lowered from the Greek consulate. in
compliance with a notice sent 10 the
C.ilsul by the European commanders
Turkish troops have occu-
pied fortified positions around the town.
with the cooperation Of European Of
fcers.
TWO THOUSAND MOsLEMS SLAIN.
VIENNA, February 1s.-The Neu Fret
Presse says that 1900 Moslems have been
at Sitia. town In the eastern
extremity OF Crete or all the Mofamme-
Ian residents of the place only twenty
eight escaped. The paper adds that the
Greek forces are surrounding eight Mos
EN- villages on the island.
The foregoing is officially announced In
where the intelligence has
treated much excitement
A HORRIBLE MURDER.
The mut.lated corpse OF a sister of the
Russian Vice-Consul has been found
wing on the ground ct Halepa. The dis
,overy of the body has created feeling
II intense Indignation among the for
signers here.
GREEKS OCCUPY SITIA.
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