Evening star., 1897-03-08
LOOKS LESS WARLIKE
Reply of Greece to the Powers is
Conoiliatory.
fAVORABLY REGARDED IN LONDON
Unwilling to Withdraw Troops
From Crete.
WILL SURRENDER CONTROL.

LONDON, March S.-The reply of Greece
| TO the identical notes of the powers de-
| livered at Athens Tuesday last and insist
| ing uron the withdrawal of the Greek
| troops from Crete and of the Greek fleet
| from Cretan waters was received here at
noon. Ii conforms TO the forecast cabied
| exclusively to the Associated Press
The reply is conciiiatory i'm tone, fun,
recognizing the important objects the pow
ers have in view, and ofl,r.ns TO with
draw her feet from CretAu waters. Greece.
however. points TO the fact that Il is i'm
possible for her to withdrew troops from
that island in view of tn. danger of fur
ther massacres.
On the other hand, Greece offers to place
her troops in Crete under The coalrol -
the powers in order that they may l. avail
able for the restoration OF order
Referring to the staten MS made 10
the effect that the Cretans prefer autonomy
| to annexation to Greece the government
OF Greece suggests that the Cre,ans he
allowed 10 choose their own Government
Greece the reply adds. as convince! that
| autonomy will not pacfy Cree. ana that
another chapter in the horrors Of Mussa!-
man fanaticism will be adiad 20 the six
periods of anarchy which have already
decimated the island. Continuinc the re-
ply says that ii is impossible. n vieS Of
! the past, to advise the t,etans to lay down
their arms. holding that this advice would
not be obeyed, even if rendered
The Greek reply also says that since the
foreign ships preserve order in cretan Wa
ters and prevent the landing of Turkish
troops the presence of the Greek ships is
unnecessary; but II is explained thai the
Greek army cannot leave the Christians 10
the risk of Mussulman fanaticism and the
Turkish troops.
The Greek government holds that order
in Crete would be Immediately restored il
the powers would have confidence in III.
Greek troops and permit them TO Join in the
work Of pacifying the island.
III is understood that The foreign admirals
have recommended the occupation of Gre
tan ports by one battalion OF infantry
from each power.
The reply of Greece to the identical
notes of the powers is regarded in official
circles here being Of most favorable
nature, and it is believed that the crisis
will now soon be ended. the Greek
note at least furnishes basis upon which
a compromise satisfactory 10 all concern
| ed can be speedily reached.
The stock exchange here and the bourses
of the continent reflect the confident feel
ing, and continue buoyant.
Cabinet Council.
A cabinet council was Immediately held.
after which the Marquis of Salisbury went
TO Windsor in order TO consult the queen.
There was a scene of great animation at
the foreign office. Nearly every ambas-
sador called there during the day.
The stock exchange this morning opened
distinctly buoyant. on the general opinion
that the Cretan question would soon he
peacefully settled Improved prices were
noted throughout the house. Consols went
up cne-half point and foreigners quickly
rallied.
1t is reiterated he-e that & complete
agreement exists between the powers
TO the effective measures to be i'm mediate
ly taken against Greece.
Princess of Wales Anxious.
The Princess of Wales feels great anN-
iety regarding the position of her brother.
King George of Greece. and insteal CT re-
| turning TO Sandringham. she is regnaa-
ing in London in the expectation of re
ceiving definite news today of the attitude
which Greece will assume.
All the dispatches Of the Associated
Press are Immediately sent to the Pr.1-