The record-union., 1897-03-08
of Commons.

LONDON, March IA '"Times" dis
patch form Athens at midnight says
some of the members of the foreign le-
cations and other foreign residents
have already left the city and it is re-
ported that several of tn legations
have advised all foreigners to leave
Greece. This has caused painful
feeling on the part of the Greek pub
lie, which regards it as an unjustified
step, as the foreigners have been treat
ed with all respect and have at no time
been in any danger whatever. More
over, a majority of the foreign resi-
dents are known to favor the Greek
cause.
Certainly the aspect of the city is
very warlike, but considering the state
of the public mind, the people are be-
having with moderation and exhibiting
marked self-cOntrol.
The trains are bringing in thousands
of reserves from the provinces and
these are parading the streets with
their accoutrements. A squadron of
cavalry and batteries of artillery traV-
erse the principal streets and will en-
bark for Thessaly, which gave vivid
ness to the scene. Great crowds Joined
the soldiers in hurrahing for war and
proclaiming loyalty to Greece, to King
George and to the Government.
The remainder of the reserves will be
held back until the last moment. The
troops already on the frontier are
deemed sufficient for the present and
more than this it is believed that the
presence of foreign men-of-war near
Piraeus indicates that the blockade
viii commence tomorrow, thus sever
ing communication with the frontier
by tomorrow. The members of the
press of Athens have joined in a dis
patch to Admiral Canevaro command
ing the allied fleets at Canea, express
ing surprise that the lives of foreign
correspondents should be endangered
by the threats of violence on the part
of the Afussuimans and urging the Ad-
miral to take active steps where nee
essary to guard the lives of inoffen-
sive journalists engaged in the honora-
BILE performance of their duty under
the protection of flags of the six great
Powers.
\ dispatch to the Times from
Canea says that yesterday Sunday
the British battleship Balfieur cleared
for action, owing to the proposed rein
forcement of the Greek fleet in Cretan
waters.
George King of Greece has sent Sir
Charles Dixie telegram conveying his
heartfelt thanks and sympathy to Sir
Charles and the other members of the
House of Commons who signed the tele-
gram sent the King from the House
last week, assuring him and the Greek
nation of the desire of themselves and
Englishmen and Irishmen whom they
represented for the success of the Greek
cause in the Cretan imbroglio.
There was a lively interchange of
telegrams between the European Chan
cellories yesterday over the rejection by
Greece of the proposals of the Powers
and as to the measures to be adopted.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press learns that the Admirals Of the
foreign fleets suggested that the block
ade should include the Greek ports as
well as the Cretan.
So far as Germany is concerned there
are some signs of a change Of attitude.
The National Zeitung" and the Berlin
Post contain statements, apparently
inspired to the effect that it viii be i'm
possible for Germany to hold out in her
intention If the other Powers give way
SO far as to negotiate further with
Greece or to insist that Turkey also
shall withdraw her troops from Crete.
The British Minister at Athens has
wired home his belief that a peaceful
settlement VIII now be arranged.
During the demonstration in HYDE
Park this afternoon. Hon. George y.
CurZOn, Under Secretary of State for
the Foreign Office, faultlessly attired
and carrying on his arm Mrs. Curzon. in
beautiful costume of pearl gray,
strolIed unrecogrized through the
crowd. listened to the speeches and
seemed to be somewhat amused by the
harsh things said concerning his atti-
tude in the Cretan difficulties. Lord
Tweedmouth. Michael Davitt and manv
other well known members of Parl,a-
ment listened 10 the speeches.