The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-02-17
Notwithstanding the Order OF
the Powers 1t Still Waves
in Crete.
Believed the Ultimate Transfer
Of Crete to Greece Will Be
Sanctioned.
Inhabitants of Canea Greatly
Rejoiced at Occupation by
the Marines.

ATHENS. Feb. lit is generally be-
lieved that the Cretan feature of the
Eastern question is now aim ost thing
of the past, and that the landing Of
Greek troops Oh the island Crete is not
likely to turn out causus belli bet ween
Turkey and Gre zee.
The absolute decision of Greece to
persist in the occupation of Crete and
the protection of the Christians Of that
island in spite of the attitude of the
powers, is founded ON the declaration
Of the Cretans that they are prepared
to shed the last drop of their blood in
order to attain their national aspira-
tions, which, they add, cannot be
satisfied with anything short Of COM
plete union with Greece.
Carried Out the Programme.
These circumstances were communi-
Gated by Greece to the powers and the
policy of the Greek government has
been carried out in every point. An
order of the minister of war, NJ Smo-
lenitz, has been gazetted appointing
Colonel Vasos aide de camp OF King
George, commander of the Greek army
corps, landed at Platonios, a short dis
tance from Canea.
After explaining that the action of
Greece is due to the fact that she is un-
able to tolerate any longer the ia
mentable situation of the Christians III
Crete to whom we are united by the
sacred ties of religion" the order pro.
ceeds:
The government, consequently, has
decided to occupy the island Ill the
name of King George, and raise his
flag over the fortresses, of which you
will take possession.
"All your actions shall be accom-.
plishcd in conformity with the Greek
laws, in the name of King George, and
OH the responsibility of his government.
$50 soon as you have landed, you
will publish proclamation annOunc.
ing the occupation of the island by the
Greek troops"
Issued the Proc! amation.
This has been done. Colonel Vassos
after landing at Platonica, issued O
proclamation to the Cretan people an.
nounCing the occupation of the island
in the name of King George of Greece
and calling upon the Turks to surren
der to the Greek forces. The reservists
\ who have been called to the colors. are
rapidly registering at the different mil
itary centers. 1t is hoped, however
that the most serious difficulty to be
anticipated is possible severance OF
bot
and Turkey. The annexation of Crete
by Greece, result foreshadowed il
these dispatches at the commencement
of the disturbances, is now fal
accompli, and it is not thought likely
that the powers will do anythin,
further in the matter than they hav,
done, namely, formally occupy tb'
island for the present. In the mean
while diplomatic negotiations on th'
subject continue between the ambassa
dors of the powers ct Constantinople
who IA turn are in constant cOmmuni
cation with the porte.
Reinforcements of men, arms ant
ammunition are on their way from
Greece to Crete, and it is intimatet
that in due, course Of time the marine
from the foreign warships will be re
called and Greece will be allowed t.
assume the administration of Crete
possibly under some restrictions.
The announcement that Prince Mich
olas will start for Larissa, Thessaly
with his regiment, created the great ,
enthusiasm in military circles. Kin,
George, the royal family, and the gov
ernment are now in the highest posi-
bic favor with the people, and Primo
George is certain OF receiving a gram
welcome when he returns to the Pira
Gus with the torpeds totilla.