The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-02-16

Justified by the Massacres There,
and Also Announces Its Intention
of Continuing to Land Troops, for
the Purpose of Restoring Order.
ATHENS. Feb Il (NIonday EVENING"
Colonel Vaseos. aide-de-camp of the
King of Greece and Commander of the
Greek army corps at Platonics. only an
hours distance from Canea, has issued
a proclamation 10 the Cretan people.
He has also demanded the surrender of
the Turks.
Troops from the foreign men of war
have landed at Canea. The Russian
French, English and Italians each have
furnished 100 men, the Austrians fifty
With the consent of the Turkish au-
thorities, the whole detachment was
landed under the command of an Ital-
ian officer. a similar second detach-
nent, commanded by a French officer,
will be held n readiness to land. Rus
sian, French, English, Italian and Aus
trfan flags have been hOisted on the
ramaarts of the town. The commander
of the Greek squadron has been mott
fed of their landing.
At Athens demonstration in the vi
cinity of the palace and the Govern
ment offices continue. Cheers for the
union of Crete with Greece" were heard
when the news rea ched Athens of the
landing of the Grecian troops. Prime
Minister Delyannis made a speech to
the crowd. approving of the sentiments
expressed and exhorting caimness.
In conclusion, he said: Let US hope
the news of the landing of troops from
the squadrons at all of the posts Of
Crete will be confirmed
1t transpired that Prince George
Berovitch, Governor of Crete, resigned
when it became known that he had Of
ficially called upon the Greek Consul
for protection.
Replying to a collective note of the
Powers, the Grecian Government had
declared that its Intervention in af-
fairs in Crete is justified by the mas
sacres there, and is not due to de-
sire 4a disturb tire island. The GreeIs
, Government announces that 1T is de-
termined to continue to dispatch troops
for the purpose Of restoring order.
Great excitement prevails here. The
reserves of 1S72-73 have been called
upon in order to rejoin their colors
within forty-eight hours. Crowds con-
tinue to throng the room of the execu-
tive chambers, anxious for news from
Retimo, Gambia and Canea, where the
Christians are in the minority.
Two steamers full of insurgents
started for Crete at midnight.
The rebels on the island are divided
into three bodies. They are commanded
in the vicinity of ReuimO by a Major Of
the artillery; in the vicinity of Canea
by a Captain of the artillery. These
commanders are ex-officers Of the
Greek army.
President of the Chamber Zaimis
announces that Colonel Vassos, the
Kings aide-de-camp, arrived at PA
tonics this afternoon.
Prince Nicholas will start for Larissa
Thessaly, with his regiment to-mor-
row.
COLOGNE Germany. Feb. ia
dispatch to the Cologne Gazette" from
Canea says the Greek warships are
stopping the Turkish merchantmen.
FOREIGN FLEETS REINFORCED.
CANEA Gsland Of Crete. Feb II
tAlOpNTlGIlttU, 1891. ASSONldttG EIeoS -
There is not much change in the situa-
ton here this morning. The foreign
Consuls. their STATS and archives Of
Consulates remain aboard the foreign
warships.
The Christian Governor of Crete, Ge-
rovitch Pasha, is on board Russian
man-of-war The Consul of Greece is
on board a Greek warship.
Skirmishing around the town between
Mussulmans and Christians continues
necessarily, with little advantage to
either side. Every precaution has been
taken to protect Europeans who remain
ashore.
The Mussulmans of Halla and the
Christians IN that vicinity are also
skirmishing The opinion prevails that
the foreign fleets will probably occupy
Canea. Retimo and Heraklion to-day or
tomorrow.
The Admira1s have been in constant
communication with the shore. and
messages of importance are known to
have been exchanged between them
and their home Governments
All the foreign fleets have been rein
forced. and more warships are ex-
pectad here and at other towns of the
Islands to-day The Greek fleet has
also been reinforced. and Greek troops
are expected to reach here to-day
According to general report the for
eign warships will not permit them
To land
The Mussulmans are now practically
confined to Canea, Retimo and Herak-
lion.
Some Greek vessels are of the island
of Milo. The Greek warships have not
been engaged. The only incident OF
note in this connection was the stop
ping of an armed Turkish transport,
which attempted to leave Heraklion
Saturday. by a Greek cruiser, which
fired two shots as a warning for it to
return. 1t is understood the foreign
Admirals have received instructions to
prevent any open conflict between the
Greeks and Turks.
1t was stated this afternoon that the
British naval commander had notified
Prince George in the event of the latter
executing the orders he had received
from the King and the Greek Govern
nsent, he would be compelled to use
force against him.
This unexpected attitude of the Brit
ish commander produced painful inn
Dression among Cretan Christians, who
regard the Prince as sent to defend