New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-10
WHAT WILL THE POWERS DO!
THE REPLY OF GREECE DISCUSSED IN
THE CAPITALS OF EUROPE.
ENGLAND DESIRES AN AMICABLE SETTLEMENT
ACTION DEFERRED IN THE FRENCH CHAMBER

ENGLAND DESIRES AN AMlCABlE Sci li'r>"i'-'
ACTION DEFERRED IN THE FRENCH CHAMBER
A CABINET COUNCIL IN ROME
London. March 9-As the House OF Commons
was on the point Of adjourning this evening sir
William Vernon Harcourt, the leader OF the LID
eral party. rose and. while disavowing any desire
10 embarrass the Government in the negotiations
necessarily arising from Greeces reply sad ne
desired an assurance that the British FORCES
should not be employed against Greece before
Parliament had a chance to express its judgment
on the matter. Opposition cheers)
Sir William added that situation had arisen
in which an amicable settlement of the question
was possible He was confident that the Gov
ernment would do its best to insure such set
tlement He did not base his request on con-
stitutional right. but on policy OF the hishest
description. really involving the issues Of pe>ce
or war
Mr.. Arthur Balfour. The Government leader IN
reply to Sir William. said that the course de-
manded by the Opposition was extremely in
expedient and absolutely contrary to precedent
The Government. he added, could not be guided
by the practice Of France. to which Sir William
had referred He recalled the bombardment of
Alexandria in 1sS2 and the blockade OF Greece
in 1856 when Sir william was member or the
Government He could not believe that any
stronger acticn. and hoped that nothing az
strong. was now likely but In neither case 10
which he referred had any notice been given TO
Parliament beforehand.
The Government. Mr. Balfou- said was most
anxiously desirous OF an amicable settlement. II
o - ivory way conscious Of its responsibility,
a,d was acting in the firm belief that 1t was pur-
sring a policy that would bring liberty 10 'rele
and prescrve the peace Of Europe III was not
nrepared TO imperil either by pledge "hlch
might hamper its action at critical moment
CCnionst cheers)
IN ranlv IN a question asked by Sir Charles
Dixie. Mr. Balfour said he did not thihh 'ha' '"e
NEGOTIATIONS now in progress would be terminal
cd by Thursday enabling statement OF the IN
ten,ions of the Powers to be made on that day.
as had been promised by NJ. haho'auA' '"e
French Foreign Minister.
An extra meeting OF the Cabinet 10 consider
the new Cretan situation arising from Greeces
refusal TO accede to the demands Of the Powers
was held this evening in one or the private rooils
of the House Of Commons AFTER the mems ni
Pri-,e Minister Salisbury went 10 the fOrelSh
Once where he was visited by Count Deym, the
Austrian Amba ssador. Later Lord oaIlspuiS
sert te!egraphic messages 70 tne doIeIsi c,
and 10 Admiral Sir Michael Culme-sey rnour'
Commander in Chief Of the British Mediter-
ranean Squadron ,,x ,o,t,c
for a peaceful solution OF the question: declueu
not TO abstain from taking part in the coercion
NJ Greece if the other Powers were unanimous
on this point.
Paris March 9-In the Chamber OF Deputies
today NJ. Mierand, Socialist. again interpret
lated the Government regarding the Creian ques-
tion and the action TO be taken by France IN
,-iav- NJ the refusal OF Greece TO heed the ulu-
voaturo OF the Powers. Prime Minister Mtllne
ord NJ Hon1.aax Minister of Fereisn |NHaifs'
asked that consideration OF the subject De a.
ferred until Thursday. and this was agreed 10 D!
the Chamber by vote Of 34Z TO Zo'
Rome. March 9-The Cabinet met in councli
this forenoon the Premier. Marquis di Rudini.
nresdng TO discuss the reply OF Greece and as
tho result of the discussion communication was
sent bv telegraph 70 each Of the Great Powers
saving that according to the opinion OF Italy the
powers are still out Of accord as TO the method
of coercion which should be directed against
Greece and that nothing can be done uht- the
question is settled. ,.A
The foreign admrals in Cretan waters dlHe'
IN orsnior from Admiral Canevaro. commanding
the Italian squadron. and by reason OF seniority
directjng the united feet. who reports that the
mere bockading of the Piraeus would be lnef-
fective The united fleet he SAYS, must extend
Us onerations from the Piraeus 10 Nolo, In Thes-
saly
The communication Of the Government 70 the
Powers adds that Italy will not entertain pro-
nosal 10 occupy Crete alone. but II there snail be
anv occupation of the island il must be mixed
occupation.