The herald., 1897-02-23
ests of France. His statement was
graated with cheers for the left.

ests Of France. His statement was
greeted with cheers for the left.
M. Hanotaux, minister for foreign af-
fairs, replying to M. Denyscochin, who
also criticised the governments Ameri-
can policy, said that Europe had the
key of forcible or pacifying measures
and she chose the latter. Therefore,
France could not herself intervene for
chilly. One power, he added. had actual
ly proposed forcing the passage Of the
Dardanelles and selling the sultan in
his palace, but Europe had not assented
to this. England. he continued, then
came back to Frances proposal for
conference of ambassadors at Constan-
tinople, with View to reorganize and
not destroy the Turkish empire. This
proposition. M. Hanotanx further said.
as already known, was accomplished.
An unofficial statement received here
today from Admiral Potter. the COM
mander Of the F'rencn squadron off Ca
nea, states that the admira1s have in
formed their respective governments
that anarchy continues to increase in
Crete, and that they cannot any longer
be answerable for the avoidance Of con-
f1icts unless they are authorized to pre-
vent the landing of all provisions, and
the powers obtain the recall of the Greek
troops and warships. The admiral adds
that during Sunday, in spite CT the re-
peated protests of the commanders of
the foreign fleets, the insurgent outposts
continued to advance and engaged in
fusillade with the Turkish outposts
before Canea. After consultation the
British. Austrian, German and Russian
ships opened fire, and only ceased when
the Greek flag was lowered.
No insurgents were killed by the can
nonade Of the warships on the insur-
gent position near Canea yesterday. The
damage done was purely material, The
French and italian warships did not
fire. because the Greek flag was lowered
by the insurgents before their turn
came.
THE KING WILL COMMAND.
The Lokal Anzeiger is authority for
the statement that the king of Greece
has sent a telegram to Christian TX,
king Of Denmark, to the effect that he
has decided to sail for Crete to take
command of the Greek forces there.
MUTUAL MASSACRE.
CANEA. Feb. 22.-The English. Ital-
ian and Russian consuls have returned
from Selinos, accompanied by ITO Mus
sulman fugitives. They were unable
to hold conferences with the chiefs of
the belligerents. who are conducting a
war of determination. Both sides have
mutually massacred prisoners. Two
thousand civilians and $50 Turkish SOL.
diers are resisting the advance Of the
insurgents with three cannon. The po-
sition is extremely critical.
The consuls proceeded to Gambia on
board ships The Christians there, al
though advised Of their arrival, fired
on the consuls, in spite Of the white flag
of truce which they carried. The con-
suls returned to Selinos, where the
Christians occupied fresh positions.
,y, Gra
the shots rattling all around the ship.
The insurgents have rehoisted their
flag at Halepa, but they have not fired
upon the Turks. who have planted flag
1900 yards from the insurgent position.
SHOUTING FOR WAR.
ATHENS, Feb. pa great indigna-
ton meeting was held here today in or
der to protest against the bombardment
yesterday by the warships Of the powers
of the insurgent camp near Canea.
Shouts were raised for war, and the
speakers vehemently declared that the
country was now fully determined to
sacrifice its blood and treasure in aid of
Crete.
Premier Delyannis addressed crowd
of people on the terrace in front of the
ministry of finance, and declared that
the cabinet was not in perfect accord
with the nation, which might be assured
that the government would do its duty.
1t Is reported that the minister of war
has resigned. The minister of foreign
affairs has called at the embassies and
has lodged a protest against the bonn
bardment of the insurgent camps by the
foreign warships.
AN ARMISTICE PROPOSED
CANEA, Feb. 22.-Fifteen Christians,
including three nuns of the Elias con-
vent, were wounded by the lombard
ment Five thousand insurgents arrived
within half an hour after the firing COM
menced.
Advioes from Gambia are to the effect
that the water supply has been diverted
and that the governor has twice vainly
asked the foreign admirels to land ma
rines.
The British. italian and Russian con-
suls proposed an armistice of one week
at Selinos This proposition was ao-
cepted by both Mussulman and Christ
ians.
FAILED TO LAND
ATHENS, Feb. 22.-The Greek ship
Thessaly has returned to MilNs, having
failed to land arms and provisions any
foreign warships.
Prime Minister Delyannis denied all
the reports Of the landing of Turkish
troops in the island of Crete.
TO THE FRONT
LONDON, Feb. 23.-A dispatch to the
Daily Telegraph from Milos SAYS: The
Greek warships have been ordered to
start for Crete Immediately under the
command of Prince George
A dispatch to the Chronicle from
Athens says: 1t Is believed that It has
been decided to call out three more
classes of reserves. It is impossible for
/ the king of Greece to draw back. If he
should do so there would be neither
crown nor government within twenty
four hours.