The San Francisco call., 1897-02-23
DECLARED
A GROSS
OUTRAGE
Greeks Are Enraged by the
Bombardment of the
Powers.
PITTING MIGHT AGAINST
RIGHT.
Hellenic People in a Frenzy
That Would Make War
& Welcome.
FORTS JOINED WARsHIPS IN
FORTS JOINED WARsHIPS IN
THE OANNONADING.
British, italian and Russian Consu S
Recently Fred Upon by
: Insurgents.

ATHENS, GREECE, Feb. 22.-The indig-
nation caused by the bonn bardment yes
terday of The insurgent position near
Canea by the foreign warships has in
creased, and the action of the powers is
denounced on every hand as a gross out
rage and wanton disregard of the rights
of Greece. very largely attended in
dignation meeting was held to-day at
which strong protests were made against
the interference of the powers, who. it was
declared, were pitting their might against
Greek right. The speakers vehemently
asserted that the country was now more
firmly resolved than ever to spend its
blood and treasure for Crete.
Prime Minister Delyanns addressed the
meeting. He declared that the Cabinet
was in perfect accord with the nation.
The Government knew It's duty fully, and
would perform it IN the face of every
obstacle.
The audience was carried away by the
warlike words OF the speakers who were
frequently interrupted by cries for war.
There is no denying the fact that the
whole Hellenic people are in a temper
which would make war welcome, even
against overwhelming odds. They are de-
termined to uphold Greek rights ana
honor ana will persist in helping the
Christians in Crete. notwithstanding the
attitude OF the powers in supporting the
Turks.
1t is reported that Colonel SmoIentz,
Minister of War. has resigned.
NJ. Skouzes. Minister of Foreign Affairs,
visited the foreign Ministers to-day and
protested against the bonn mbardment and
the consequent encouragement of the
Turks. It is stated that several Chris
tians were killed or wounded by the shells
fired by the foreign warships, and that
great havoc was done to property.
One hundred Turkish prisoners iuclud-
ing several officers, are in the camp of
Colonel Vassos, the commander of the
Greek army of occupation.
Ksrorakas, a Greek, at the head of 5000
Cretans, has invested the town of Herak-
lion. He has cut the water supply and
has summoned the place to surrender,
promising protection TO those who do go.
Eight hundred Turkish troops will leave
for Heraklion and Canea tomorrow. The
transport conveying them will be con-
voyed by British and Italian cruisers, to
prevent interference with them by the
Greek warships.
!; CANEA, CRETE, Feb. 22-It was learned
SllRQLlY
wounded during the bonn bardment yes
oterday. The nuns in a convent adjacent
to the insurgents position were injured
The Greek warship Hydra landed sur
geons and obtained permission to embark
the wounded.
1t is stated to-day that the forts fired on
the insurgents concurrently with the war
ships.
The British, Italian and Russian Con-
suls who recently went to Selino to i'll
quire into the situation there, returned
to-day, bringing with them ITO Mussul
fMans, who feared to remain In the town
The Consuls state that they were unable
No negotiate with the combatants, who
were resolved to fight to the end. Both
sides. Moslems and Christians, refused tc
be hampered with prisoners and therefore
massacred all their enemies who fell into
their hands.
Two thousand civilians and $50 Turkist
troops, with three guns, are still holding
Selno against the Christians, but theil
position is critical.
When attempting to approach Cane,
the Consuls were fired upon by the Chris
tians, despite the fact that they were bear
ing white flag. The Christians lad beer
their firing on them all the more mex
cnsable, as they could not plead that they
thought their carrying OF the white hat
was trick on the part of the Moslems
AS they returned to Selino the Chrlstian n
there fired on their boats. Nobody is re
ported TO have been injured.
The Greek troops have saved the lives O
a number of Mussulmans who were CAP
tured by the ins urgents at Kisamo Kastel
Sixty Turkish soldiers who escaped from
VouKoulis, which place is now in the
hands of the Christians have arrived here
The account of the capture of the plac
agrees with the report already cabled b,
the representative of the United Associates
Presses.
/ The insurgents at Halepa have agail
hoisted the Greek flag, but have not re
hnewed their fire on the Turkish position
(which is about 1900 yards distant from tn
town.
ENGLISH PEOPLE INCENSED.
An OIttbWrst May Take The Matter Oss
OT SaiivburB's Hands.
NEW YORK N Y Feb o3-A anecia