The herald., 1897-02-28
The Only Means of Preserving
Peace
BLOCKADE OF THE PlRAEUS
The Only Alternative Which Is Left to
Greece
Greece VIII Be Oiven q Chance to Retire
PeaceabIy, Which Offer She Seems
Dislnciincd to Accept
Associated Press Special Wire

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VIENNA, Feb. 27-The following
semi-official announcement was made
here this afternoon of the negotiations
relative to the form of a note to be pre-
sented to Greece, demanding the evacu-
alton of Crete continue. The cabinets
of Austria, Germany, and Russia, espec-
tally the latter, are pressing for immedi-
ate and drastic measures, such as would
Immediately end a state of affairs which
is daily becoming more dangerous and
compel Greece to submit without delay
or take the consequences, which will
be an effective blockade of the Piraeus.
The other powers, while acting in uni
son with the three empires, desire greater
moderation in the expression of views
and although equally desirous of
prompt carrying out of the policy of the
concert, are anxious to give Greece a
chance to submit before compelled to re-
sort to force.
1t is hoped the powers will agree as to
the exact terms of the note to Greece
within a few days
AGREEMENT REACHED
PARIS, Feb. 27.-The following semi
IAN the powers have Instructed their
representatives at Constantinople and
Athens to agree upon the terms of a
note to be sent to the two governments
based upon Russias and the marquis
of Salisbury's proposals"
JEWS IN FLIGHT
CANEA, Feb. 27,The jews, who so far
have remained in their homes, are now
fleeing from Crete in large numbers,
Armed Mussulmans continue to parade
the streets Martial law is urgently
needed.
In a conflict between Christians and
Mussulmans were forced to retreat with
a loss of two men killed and eighteen
wounded.
TROOPS DISPATCHED
SALONIKA, Feb. 27.-Orders have
been received to hasten the departure
to the Greek frontier of seventy-two bat
talions of Redifs now en- route from
Asia Minor, ten trains being used to
convey them.
Two battalions were dispatched yes
terday to Katerina and eighteen Krupp
guns today to Veria.
SMALLPOX
BERLIN, Feb. PA dispatch to the
Cologne Gazette from Athens says that
smallpox has broken out among the
GEORGE WILL ABDICATE
PARIS, Feb 27.-Reports are cirrent
here and elsewhere in Europe today that
If the powers insist upon the Greek
troops evacuating Crete, King George
will abdicate in favor of the Crown
Prince Constantine, duke of Sparta.
whose wife, Princess Sophia, is sister
of Emperor William of Germany.
A STEAMER STOPPED
CANEA, Feb. 27.-The Greek steamer
Tiseus. after landing provisions ard am
munition at Platonia for the Greeks,
took on board 100 prisoners. She was
stopped at Draponia by the Italian war
ship and taken to Sudan bay.
AUSTRIA WON'T FIGHT
BUDA PESTH, Feb. 27.-In the lower
house of the diet today the Hungarian
premier said that fears that Austria
would become involved in wa- on ac-
count of Crete were unfounded. The ef-
fort of all the powers. he said, were d.
rected to creating sucn an organization
ii Crete as to completely restora order
and security and the powers were unan-
imously agreed under no circumstances
should Greece be allowed TO annex
Crete, also unanimously resolved to CO.
cree Greece if they could not attain their
ends.
WILL NOT COMPLY
LONDON, Feb. 27.-The Creek charge
d'affaires of this city denies tha; King
George intimated any intention of ac.
cepting the demands of the powers.