Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-03-15

| rassit, in Epirus. The Armenians are
cruelty oppressed In the Adelai district. and
ss rd Yaisr have rnsf r 10 5he
utor has been murdered in Diarbekir ana
IcGhed OF his relief funds Sir Philip curry
ana Mr.. Terrell have demanded the pun
ishnent OF the murderers and the restitu-
ton of the money.
ST. Petersburg. March 1.-THE official St
petersburg Journal says this morning:
We recently stated the reasons whicn
determined the attitude. of the Imperial
government as TO the Cretan question. n
fortunately. they do not seem adequately
cogniZed at Athens. Humanitarian mo-
tives actuate the powers more than any
other consideration. as has been SHOWN Dy
the action OF the powers toward the Hell
enic government. The Greek note III re-
ply 10 the powers endeavors. IN spite OF
the practical utility of system OF au-
tonrmy for Crete, aims TO prove that an
ncxation to Greece will alone enu state
of anarchy. While consentinS 10 recall her
ships. Greece persists that the co-opera.sslo''
of her troops is necessary 10 the pacihCa-
ton of the island. after which Il plebiscitc
should decide the fate OF crete Such an
attitude IL unsatisfactory The powers had
not in the present case TO consult the opin-
ion of the Greek government IheE SIM
ply EXPRESSED to Athens in succinct terms
The decision imposed by circumstances,
whereunto il was for Greece TO conform.
In refusing TO heed this, Greece gives clear
proof that, under preteNt OF assuring Il
condition of peace and order in Crete. she
* really pursuing much less disinter-
csted object, namely, annexation d! sur
prise. ,...,.-,, -,
solved 10 maintain peace in the EAST 10
sanction such designs. They find themselves
compelled. though much aEainst their WILL
TO have recourse TO vigorous measures;
which they shrink from adopting iii regard
TO Greece. Al the same time they VIII nave
in the resources at their disposal u sure
means OF pacifying Crete without the CO,
operation OF the Greek troops. Ii is hoped
that Greece. seeing that the powers are re-
solved net to shrink from any measure OF
coercion necessary. Will give way, inus
ayerting the danger with which her pres
ent attitude threatens European peace
Constantinople March 1.-THE porte con-
tiuueS to adopt an acquiescent tone IN an
SWer 10 requests of the powers. Replying 10
the collective note of the Ambassadors OF
the 5th inst. the porte today announces
in writing its intention TO concentrate the
Ottoman troops in Crete in the fortined
towns as soon the Greek troops nave
evacuated the island. The porte has also
sent an identical request 10 the enyoys OF
the powers. begging them to eNpedite the
solution of the crisis
Canea Island of Crete March 1i.-Pii:dS-
ing began yesterday at Gambia, Retimo and
at this place and has continued to-day.
The bishop of Nicephere remains here.
though alone. in the hope of being able TO
save the Metropolitan church from pillaSc:
The landing OF European troops Is expected
Immediately. The insurgents maintain
ceaseless cannonade at Spinalona- They are
in excellent spirits. while the health and
show no sign of falling OFF.
The foreign admirals have not yet been
informed to the decision of the powers
on their proposals of week ago. Yester-
day they telegraphed their respective gov
ernments that detachments of sailors, equal
in number to those already landed at ca
nea. Retimo. Gambia and Sitia he sent i'm
mediately 10 relieve the present force,
whose work is most harassing. comprising.
as it does. the double function of police
and firemen.
The admiraIs have been instructed to
confer with the 'consulates to the best
means of proclairning the fact that Turkey
has granted Crete complete autonomy. The
hope is entertained that such "A measure
will help to pacify the island. Great Brit
ain has instructed Colonel Chermside and
Major Bor to remain at Canea. In addition
TO the Italian warships. one British IRON
clad assisted in the bombardment of the
Greek insurgent forces. commanded by
Captain koracas. at Hirapetra.
Sir Alfred BilliottI has been authorized TO
proclaim autonomy, but without detail. The
other consuls will soon receive similar in
structions. A torpedo boat has Just start
ell to convey Billiotts instructions from
the British admiral.
Russian cruiser brings news that the
in:Turgents bombarded Kisamo yesterday.
The town was set on fire IN several places
last night. Desultory firing continues
Foreign men-of-war have gone TO Spina-
Tonga, where insurgents and Greek voiun
tecrs. with three guns. are taking an at
tack under Chief Coracas. The men-of-war
will stop Il further bombardment. No Greek
steamers are now allowed to anchor in this
port. The two Greek men-of-war that
were out of provisions have been revict-
ua!ed. The admirals, in communicating
will, the insurgents. find considerable dit
ficulty owing to their ignorance of foreign
languages. 1t is feared that the interpret
er1S impart only what pleases them- Alto
gether. the administration OF the island rs
in a state of general confusion. owing TO
the conflict of authority
Should European troops be landed to
keen order and the Greeks be replaced, fur
thef difficulties are expected over the Ian
guaPe.
assault their women.