The herald., 1897-04-13

nirals have done inestimable work /
the relief of the beleagured and the saw
ing Of life. In the face of the explici
warnings, however, the insurgents ha
persisted in their endeavors to starv
out the Turkish garrison at outlyin
posts and to obtain command of tn
outposts commanding the towns occu
pied by the forces of the powers. The,
had also tried to cut off the water sup
ply and had even engaged in fighting
with the European troops.
Mr.. Curzon was glad to be able to adj
that during the last few days the situa
tion had become calmer. In the mean
while active discussions were proceeding
between the powers relative to the ques
tion Of appointing a governor of tn
island of Crete and instituting militia
on the basis of the autonomist constitu
tion promised.
Mr. Curzon then took up ehe question
of the possibility of war between Greece
and Turkey. He insisted that the gov
ernment had strained every nerve tC
prevent an outbreak of hostilities which
he claimed, the government would only
regard as calamitous to Greece and az
constituting grave menace to the geace
of Europe.
The government of her majesty, hi
continued, had showed the utmost for
bearance and regard for the suscepti-
bilities of all concerned and had taken
part in the joint declarations at Con-
stantinople and at Athens, to the effect
that the aggressor would not be allowed
to profit by such action
AS to the Greek raid in Macedonia,
Mr.. Curzon assured the house that from
information which the government re-
ceived, the raid was entirely unauthor-
ized by the Greek government and was
not participated in by the GREGG regular
troops. Further, it had been disaVowed
by the Greek government and the gov
eminent of Turkey had announced that
if the raid was not repeated, turkey
would rot treat ii as a casus belli, as she
might have done.
After making these statements, Mr..
Curzon again paid attention to the Lib
eral leader. He said that in his speech
at Monmouth in October last. Sir VIII
liam Harcdurt advocated friendship
with the other powers, but now he at
tackled the government for adopting his
suggestion. Mr.. Curzon denied that the
concert of the powers had been helpless.
During the past few months. he insist
ed the concert had saved Europe from
a general wasr, had prevented great
bloodshed in Crete and had localized
the disturbances on the Greco-Turkish
frontier. He thought no one would deny
that the policy Of the government. peace
in Europe and the liberation of Crete,
was a good one, but if the opposition had
an alternative, let the house hear 1t.
Mr. Curzon was frequently cheered
during the course of his speech
In reply Sir William Harcourt said
that although the government declined
his challenge, he would not decline his
challenge now made, although he was
of the opinion that the matter was OF
such great Importance that 1t ought to
have been discussed on definite issue.
The government continued Sir Will
liam, said its principles were liberty for
Crete and peace for Europe. But, he
asked, what sort of liberty for Crete?
Was it the kind the Ccetans desired?
The explanations given, the speaker IN
sisted, were not>given in the mouse or
commons. Therefore, he regretted thst
the government had undertaken TO stifie
discussion in the house as no governme MT
had ever done before.
MIR. Labouchere said that in view of
the thorough distrust felt in the gov
ernment and of the serious crisis in the
east he did not think the eye OF parlha-
ment ought to be closed for fortnight.
He therefore moved that the house do
not adjourn This motion was rejected
by a vote of 81 to 40, and Mr.. Balfbur's
motion to adjourn over Easter was car
ried. Only the Radical members sup
ported Mr. Labouchere's proposition.
rr4l.n
Liberals abstained from voting.
ORDERED FORWARD.
LONDON, April ia dispatch from
Constantinople says that twenty bat
talions of reserves that have been sta
toned on the Bulgarian frontier will
now be sent to the front and thirteen
volunteer companies from Kissalia will
be sent to Janina.
Accounts from Servia show that ev-
erything is ready for war in case it
breaks out. These communications and
others like them have caused consider
able alarm at the Yildiz Kiosk. 1t is
also reported that the Grand Vizier, in
his interviews with the sultan, has been
depicting the economic, social and po-
litical situation Of Turkey in the gloom
lest colors.
INVADERS ADVANCE.
LARISSA, April 12.-The invaders con-
sinue to attack Baltino. II is under
stood that reinforcements are en- route
from Diskita.
The invaders have taken up strong
positions near the mountains. The lat
est details at hand are that the invaders
dynamited the Turkish post opposite
Phonika and Pertiangia.
The troops here were kept standing
under arms until three o'clock this af-
ternoon. as it was feared that the raid
would hasten hostilties. There have
been outbreaks of smallpox among the
Turks and many deaths are reported.
FROM THE FRONF
LONDON, April PA correspondent
of the Daily News who accompanied the
raiders will say tomorrow On Sunday,
April 4, having heard from scouts that
the Turks were very strong where it
was intended to cross the frontier, My
lonas ordered the camp to break up and
decided to return 40 Kalambak.
On Thursday we camped at the gorge
Of Kakoplevri. A council of war was
held, lasting two hours, after which
Davlis and Bermas, with 900 men, start
ed about midnight across the frontier.
going through the pass near the Prophet
Elias outpost.
The main body in the main marching