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Too Poor to Fight.

London, Feb. pa dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Berlin says:
The queen of Greece recently sent .
message to the czar requesting his sup
port for the national cause of Greece.
The king also wired the car, stating
that he would declare war on Turkey
and himself lead the army before he
would yield to European coercion.
Princess Marie, of Greece, also tele-
graphed her fiancee, Grand Duke
George of Russia, that the action of the
powers against Greece was infamous.
Another dispatch says:
The Nord Deutsche Zeitung asserts
that the Turkish cabinet last week de-
cided to declare war against Greece, but
the sultan vetoed the resolution, on
account of the governments financial
condition.
An Athens dispatch says the Greek
government has decided to send part
of the feet on cruise along the Spor-
ads islands, while another portion Of
the fleet will go to Ambracia to pre-
vent the Turkish attack on the Greek
frontier from Prevesa. Troops from
all parts Of Greece are hurrying to the
Turkish frontier. The call for naval
volunteers had been more than amply
answered. The policy of Greece will
be defensive on land, but aggressive
by sea.
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FIGHTING With FIRE
Governors Palace at Canea
Burned By Rebels.
ARABS THREATEN THE CITY
Further Fighting ut Various Points
on the Island--Powers to Issue
. Proclamation.

Canea, Island of Crete, Feb. &c.
The governors palace, with all the
archives, was burned today. AS fire
broke out elsewhere in the town at the
same time it is suspected incendiaries
have been at work.
The situation is most grave. Armed
and excited Mussulmans are parading
the streets full of indignation at the
news from Selino, where the Mussul-
mans are besiged. Benghazi Arabs
threatened to burn the whole of Canea.
While the palace was burning q
strong box containing $1,000 in gold
fell into the ruins and broke open,
whereupon there was a wild rush by
Turkish soldiers and Mussulmans to
secure the treasure. The foreign ma
rines were obliged to fire blank cart
ridges to restrain them, and for time
a serious conflict between the Turks
and Europeans was threatened.
The admirals are about to issue a
proclamation in all the towns and viii
lagos, explaining the reason for the
presence Of the foreign fleets in Cretan
waters, and exhorting tranquility.
The population is SO divided in invet-
crate hatred that schemes for reforms
are futile. The best plan, it is argued,
is to permit the Greek troops to occupy
the country and escort the beseiged
Mussulmans abroad, for the Mussui-
mans cannot remain in Crete.
The suggestion of the consuls that a
foreign force be landed at Selino to
cover the retreat of the beleagured Mus
sulmans has not been adopted, the
available number of marines being in
sufficient. In view Of the large force
of insurgents, the admirals have decid
ed to confne their action to the dis
patch of warships to Selino.
Attacks by insurgents continue at
various points. The insurgents have
descended into the plains behind the
convent of Chrysophighi and set fire to
the Mussulman houses.
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San Francisco, Feb. 24.-An import
ant aid to navigation by which mariners
along the Pacific coast may readily de-
termine the deviation Of their COM
passes, is likely to be afforded by the
chamber Of commerce, Shipowners' As
ISOLATION and the marine underwriters.
It is proposed that at suitable points
along the coast from San Diego to
Puget sound, and especially about the
shores of the principal harbors, two
prominent points which can be brought
conveniently within range from deep
water be taken and the true bearing Of
the line between them determined and
made known, so that commander may
easily compare the bearing OF his COM
PASS needle Herewith. This has been
carefully done BY the government
boards Of trade and nautical bodies Of
Europe, but this valuable safeguard il
here being seriously considered for the
first time.
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A REVOLUTION THREATENED.


General Uprising.
New York, Feb. 26.-The following
advices were received by mail from
Managua, being matter refused trans
mission by cable:
The people have unsuccessfully at
tackled the government soldiers at San
Juan del Sur and San Carlos in efforts
to get rifles and ammunition. Several
persons have been imprisoned at Ma
nagua, suspected of conspiracy against
President Zelaya's government. There
is great excitement in government cir
cles, and the police are searching
houses for rifles.
Ex-President Cardenas and others
have been imprisoned at Managua, sus-
pected of encouraging people in the
conspiracy against the government.
The avenues to the city are guarded
and the people are deeply impressed
and excited. The government appre-
bends revolution.
These advices further said that the
government of Nicaragua was sending
military police and artillery by rail to
San Juan del Sur in order to protect
the military quarters there.
The governors Of the civil provinces
have been in consultation for several
days at the capital, discussing the pro-
jects for political harmony and sue
cessor to President Zelaya in the event
of his death or resignation. The gov
ernors were also endeavoring to agree
on some plan to suppress the active
revolutionist disposition among the
people and among the intelligent and
moneyed class, who desire relief from
heavy burdens of duties, taxes, forced
loans, etc., without any works or ma
tional improvements.
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GENERAL LEE RESIGNS.
Not Supported to His satisfAeeien ~
tho State Department.

Not Supported to His satisfActiea ~
tho State Department..
New York, Feb. 24.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Havana, via Key West,
says:
Consul General Lee has resigned.
His letter rendering his resignation,
under certain conditions, goes BY the
next mail. He determined some days
ago to take such step if he were not
upheld in his efforts to protect all
American citizens in Cuba
/ The consul-general asked the state
department that he be authorized to OBJ
tain the release of citizens of the Uni
ted States confined in Cuban prisons,
uner the same illegal circumstances as
was the Inflated Ruiz. Such authori-
cation has not been granted.
Spanish warships in Cuban waters
have since yesterday been concentrat-
ing in the harbor of Havana. This is
regarded as very significant, in view of
the important incidents of the last few
days.
Great pressure is being brought to
bear here to make Consul General Lee
deny the Herald's Jacksonville dispatch
to the effect that the diplomatic repre-
sentative of the United States in Ha-
vana had asked the government to send
warships to Cuban waters. As pre-
text for such denial, and as basis
upon which it can be founded, it is
stated that, according to the dispatch,
Consul General Lee has asked for q
warship to take him to the United
States.
What the consul-general did do, /
can reiterate on the highest authority,
was to ask for warships to support him
in his efforts to protect Americans in
peril of their lives and American inter-
ests, which were in jeopardy.
The Herald's Jacksonville dispatch,
therefore, was absolutely correct, and
upon indisputable authority can con-
firm it in every detail. II necessary,
further, am confident that l can Sc
cure and send to the Herald the full
official telegram in which Consul
General Lee asked for warships.
Great anxiety is felt at the palace
and in all official circles at the news
from Cienfuegos, which states that that
city is the center of a serious mutiny
of the Spanish troops. Large arrears
of pay are due the army in Cuba, and
the discomfort caused by this has Gull
minated in open disobedience in the
Spanish ranks in the Cienfuegos dis
trict.
The insurgents in the eastern end Of
the island have captured Bayamo, an
important town in Santiago.
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BUFFETED BY WINDS.
The Atlantic Liners Encounter Heavy
Weather.

Inc ACl0nC1C Liners encounter d08Vy
Weather.
New York, Feb. 25.-During the
past twenty-four hours storm-tossed
steamers arrived in port bringing start
ling tales of narrow escapes from death.
The 400 souls on the Adriatic, just ar
rived from Liverpool after the most
tempestuous voyage in its career, are
thanking Providence the vessel did not
turn turtle in midocean during the trip
across.
This vessel had narrow escape from
laundering in gale on Wednesday last,
when her cargo shifted and the engines
became deranged. 1t was the climax
Of a six-days' struggle with the ele-
ments. The crew worked with despera-
ton. All available men were set to
work trimming cargo. When it was
nearly finished the machinery became
unmanageable.
The destiny of the vessel was shifted
from the crew to5the men in the chief
engineers department, and for six
hours, during which the Adriatic was
hove to, her fate hung in the balance.
On Wednesday, while the seas were yet
making millrace of the decks, the ma
chinery was repaired and the vessel
again shaped course for this port.
The Adriatic had forty-fve cabin and
ninety-five steerage passengers and a
crew, making total of nearly 400 peo-
pie. She left Queenstown February
II. Captain Snowden said the trip was
the worst he had ever seen in his
twenty years experience.
The st. Paul also experienced a most
tempestuous voyage. The vessel was
delayed by heavy seas propelled by
fierce western gales, from the time she
left Southampton. To add to the dis.
comfort of the passengers rain fell al
most continuously, making it impos-
sible for them to go on deck.
'.In all my experience, said Captain
Jameson, II do not remember Of a
rougher February"
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Fired Blank Shots.

Canea, Feb. 23.-British torpedo
boats have captured and brought to
this port the small Greek steamer
Laurium, which was carrying victuals
and tents for the insurgents.
The forts fired two rounds of blank
cartridges yesterday at the Greek gun
boat Peneus. A Turkish frigate also
discharged blank shots at the Greeks.
The Greek gunboat Peneus quickly
replied to the blank shots fired by the
Turkish frigate. The frigste then
withdrew from the scene Of operations
The German flag was hoisted on the
ramparts here on the arrival Of the
cruiser Kaiserin Augusta.
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Tn the senate.

Washington, Feb. 24.-The senate
turned it's attention to the Indian ap-
preparation bill. It involved contest
over sectarian schools. The clause
directing temporary contracts with these
schools when no government schools
were available was agreed to, 81 to 8.
A provision was added declaring it
to be the settled policy of the govern
ment hereafter to make no appropria-
lions whatever for the support OF Sec
tartan schools. A further amendment,
offered by Gallinger, directing that all
appropriations to sectarian schools end
on June 80, 1898, went out on point
of order, which the senate sustained,
90 to %. The Indian bill is still under
consideration.
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TO BoM6ARD HAVANA.
Fiery Resolution introduced by q
Tennessee Representatives.

Fiery RESOLUTION Introduced by q
Tennessee Representative.
Washington, Feb. 25.-Representa-
tive Gibson, of Tennessee, has intro
duced joint resolution directing that
the president demand of the Spanish
authorities in Cuba the immediate res
toration to liberty Of every American
citizen, native-born or naturalized, now
imprisoned by them in the island of
Cuba, and that in support of the de-
mand the president is authorized and
directed to accompany it by the pres
ence Of q sufficient number Of United
States ships of war to max the demand
good, and, If it is not granted within
twenty-four hours. that the city of Ha-
vana, and, if need be, other ports of
Cuba, be bombarded until it is fully
complied with and all American citi-
zens delivered to the commanders OF
our warships.
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Spokane, WASH. Feb. 94.-The body
81 Charles Sherwood was found yester-
day morning, frozen stih, near Craig
camp, on the north fork OF the Salmon
river. near Waneta, B. c. Sherwood
was : locomotive engineer. and ct one
time was employed on the Central
washington and Spokane q Northern.
About year ago he engaged IN mining.
He left brother and nster in Los An
eeles. Cal. The body will Be brought
% Spokane for burial.
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Rossland, B. c., Feb. 26.-Tonight
between and O'Clock, while the
clerks were at dinner, burglars entered
Challoner, Mitchell q Springs jewelry
store. on Columbia avenue, taking all
the money, diamonds, watches and
other jewelry in the windows and
showcases, and even opening the safe
and taking the contents. It is esti-
mated that the robbers got about IS. 600
in all. The police have no clue as yet.
This house is branch of the firm OF
the same name in Victoria.
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Gary Get, : Portfolio.

Canton, O., Feb. 25.-At 1880 this
afternoon James A. Gary who had been
in consultation with the president-elect
for several hours, gave the following
statement to the press:
Governor Mckinley has rendered me
4 portfolio in his cabinet, and, while it
Is not definitely settled which one, l
am assured it is one that can accept. "
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Admirals Warned vasso..

Canea, Crete, Feb. 23.-The foreign
admirals have warned Colonel Vassos,
commander of the Greek forces on the
island Of Crete, Of their intention to
attack his troops with four men-of-war
anchored off his camp. Aghoi Theodori,
should he attempt to advance to the
interior Of the island.
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THE LAST MONEY BILL.
House Passed Appropriations for Naval
Establlshment.


Washington, Feb. 25.-The house
sent the naval bill, the last Of the ap-
preparation bills, to the senate today.
Boutelle, chairman of the naval COM
mittee, was in charge of the measure,
and displayed such skill in it's handling
that its provisions aroused little oppo-
sition, and it was passed practically
without amendment. Barrett made an
effort to secure an authorization for a
drydock at Boston to cost 81 900, 900,
but, after somewhat acrimonious de-
bate, the amendment was ruled out of
order. He then tried to secure the APP
pointment of committee to pass on the
relative merits of Boston and Ports
mouth as location for drydock, and
was equally unsuccessful.
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Athens, Feb. 23.-It is stated that
the warning of the foreign admirals
given to Colonel Vassos only referred to
a Greek attack on Canea. Colonel
Vassos will continue to occupy strategic
points in the interior of the island Of
Crete.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-03-04

Chicago, Feb. 26.-The man who
rode over Niagara falls thirty
wears AGO on the back Of Blondin, the
famous ropewalker, is painting portraits
eyery day in little studio on the thir-
teenth floor Of the Auditorium. His
name Is Henry A. Colcord and he i
almost 70 years old. Mr.. Colcord has
! vivid recollection Of his ride over the
raging waters Of Niagara with Blondin
for his steed and slender rope tor his
pathway
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SHIPS OPENED FIRE
The Foreign Fleet Bombarded
the Cretans,
AND THUS AIDED THE TURKS
The Insurgents Were Attaching .
Turkish Garrison Near Cameo
When the Ironclads lnterfered.

Canea, Feb. 23.-An engagement has
just occurred just above the village of
Miurnies, between insurgents and .
Turkish band.
At 4:45 p. M. the insurgents from
Akrotiri, having attacked the Turkish
garrison at Halepa, the joint fleet bonn
barded the Cretans for twenty-five
minutes. The insurgents fed, taking
their flag with them.
Later reports are to the effect that
the English men-of-war opened the
bombardrnent. The others followed
The Kaiserin Augusta fired melinite
shells. The commander of the Greek
man-of-war Hydra cleared for action in
case the necessity should arise. Some
shells fell in the town of Canea, rails
ing clouds of dust. It is rumored sew
eral persons were killed and wounded.
When firing ceased, the Greek flag
was still flying over the insurgent
camp.
London, Feb. pa dispatch to the
Daily News from Canea, dated Sunday
says:
Smart firing was heard today in the
hills to the eastward. The reply of the
Turks was feeble, and it was obvious
that they must abandon their position
if pressed. The gun practice from the
redoubt on the outer lines was ludi-
crous. The chief Cretan position was q
hamlet on ridge of hills 1000 yards
from the flagship.
At 4:3O o'clock this afternoon signals
were made to H. M. S. Revenge, to-
gether with one Italian, one German
and Russian ship, to open fire upon
the Cretan position where the Greek
flag was hoisted some days ago. The
British ships fred forty and the foreign
ships thirty shells at the village, and
ruined the house held by the Cretans.
The flag was soon lowered, and the
order 'cease firing" sounded after ten
minutes. Thereupon, the flag was re-
hoisted. The rocks around were
crowded with Cretans. The Turks,
encouraged by the feet, now opened q
lively fusilade, while the Cretans had
not replied during the whole perform
ance. 1t was somewhat melancholy
spectacle.
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THE. SENATE AROUSED.
Spanish Inhumanities Can No Lor~.r
Go Unnoticed.

~.AsA oAAA 0uAtA0o Oo0 NO Longer
Go Unnoticed.
Washington, Feb. 26.-Attention
was recalled to the Cuban question in
the senate today by the presentation of
three resolutions on that subject. One
OF these came by unanimous vote Of the
committee on foreign relations, and
called for the immediate and uncon.ii-
tional release of Julio Sanguilly. held
in Havana.
Another resolution by Allen calls on
the president to protect effectively
American citizens in Cuba, and for that
purpose to send battle-ships to Cuban
waters.
A third resolution, by Hill, was
agreed to, requesting the secretary of
state for all correspondence with Con-
sul-General Lee relative to Americans
imprisoned in Cuba.
A sensational episode occurred late
In the day, during the consideration of
the Indian bills. Several of the New
England senators had criticised various
items, which aroused Senator Pettigrew
to caustic recitals of barbarities directed
against Indians in Massachusetts in
early days.
Hoar defended his state. and, amid
impressive silence, arraigned Petit
grew, New Highlander by birth, for
"befouling the nest in which he was
born"
Little progress was made on the In
dian bill, and Allison warned the SEN
ate that the status of appropriation
bills was most dangerous.
Beginning tomorrow, the senate will
sit until II O'Clock at night.
I'm the House.
Washington, Feb. 26.-The feature
OF the session of the house was the APP
pearance of William J. Bryan, late
Democratic candidate for president, on
the floor. He has come to the city to
attend dinner given in his honor by
John R. Mclean, of the Cincinnati
Enquirer, and, as an ex-member, was
entitled to the privilege of the floor.
He came in with McMillin, Mcguire,
Sulzer and ex-Congressman George F.
Williams. He was Immediately escort
ed to the cloaHoom, where he Invested
himself of his overcoat, his entrance
not having been generally observed.
His presence soon became noised about
however. The Democratic members
deserted their seats and hurried to greet
him. After few minutes he walked
calmly down the aisle to his old seat.
The Democrats gave him round of
hearty applause, the people in the gal
leries craned their necks and took up
the demonstration. There were several
wild shouts. Many of the Republicans
joined in the welcome to their old col
league. The first was Judge Strobe, of
Nebraska, his successor in congress.
Among the others were Hit, Stone,
Dalzell and Dolliver. The confusion
became so great that Speaker Reed was
forced to call the house to order. After
a few minutes Mr.. Bryan made his way
back of the rail which divides the seats
from the lobby, around to the speakers
rostrum, where he shook hands with
the speaker. The galleries again Joined
in the demonstration, which occurred
at this juncture. Mr.. Bryan soon after
left the house.
Most of the day was devoted to Dis
trict of Columbia business. The con-
ference report on the bill to protect
the rights of purchasers of the Atlantic
& Pacific railroad under the foreclosure
sale was adopted-100 to "a.
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Bachelors are now safe at least an
other eight years, seeing that 1900 will
not be leap year.
The sun., 1897-11-27
DELAWARE, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER ~, 1897

stead of first, Douglass being placed at
first, Miller at second and Monte
Cross at short.
Hereafter National League clubs can
play double headers whenever it is
deemed advisable. Heretofore this
could be done only on the last trip.
Games can be transferred hereafter with
out asking the consent of other clubs.
1t is possible that Douglass, secured
from st. Louis by Philadelphia, will
not play ball next season. He is seri-
ously contemplating devoting himself to
his mining interests in Pennsylvania.
If other exchanges are not made the
old Senatorial comrades, Johnnie"
O'Brien and 'Ed' Cartwright, will be
side by side once more as members of
Mannings Kansas City aggregation next
year.
There are on the lists of the league
clubs 243 players from among whom the
teams of 1898 will be chosen-an average
of twenty per club. Any promising
players OF this number who cannot be
used will be farmed.
The sun., 1897-11-27
attended the ceremony. The happy
couple leave on their Honeymoon in
few days.
M'KENNA TO SUCCEED FIELD.
The Nomination Will Be Sent to the
Senate Soon After Congress Meets.

The Nomination Will Be Sent to the
Senate Soon After Congress Meets.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.-It is generally
conceded that Attorney General Nc
Kenna will be appointed successor to
Justice Field on the Supreme Court
bench, and thot the nomination will be
sent to the Senate few days after the
assembling of Congress. The venerable
justice will retire on December |.
About the only opposition now known
of to the appointment of Judge
Mckenna is from the American
Protective Association, but high
officials of the government declare that
it will have no weight in the NATTER
That organization is opposed to the Cali
fornian because he is a Roman Catholic
in religion. Gentlemen who enjoy the
confidence of the President, state that he
has not fully determined upon the new
of the cabinet. 1t is possible
this selection may be delayed until early
in January, and that the solicitor general
will run the office temporary as acting
general.
The sun., 1897-11-27
Eagle Graphophones-talk, sing, play
all instruments. Only $40. Robelen Il
Co., 40 Market street.
Youngsters ut a Dance.

Miss Kathryn McClafferty gave re-
ccption to the pupils OF her Saturday
afternoon dancing csss last evening. The
room was beautifully decorated with
potted plants, bunting and banquet
lamps.
Among those present We're the follow
ing: The Misses Alice Watson; Anna
Armstrong, Eta Bradford, Bessie and
Florence Grant, Bertha Dilworth, Lucy
Connell, Sara and Margaret lawson,
Mabel and Nan Neary, Blanche .keav-
eney, Katie Rigney, Mary Duffy, Lucy
Bucher. Bessie Cloud, Ida Devine, Flor
ence Carter, June Bulger and Bessie
Horty. Messrs Howard Burton, Jesse
Braunstein, Leslie Bohham. Edward
Brennan, Lewis Bradford, Paul Killiam,
Al. White, Geo. Middletoun, Alfred
O'Connor, Geo. Fritz, Frank Fox, Willie
Bulser, Leo Montgomery, Harry Keav-
eney, John Brady, John Hanly, William
Lane and William Devine. The music
was furnished by Miss Bucher, pianist,
Mr.. Grant, violinist, and Mr. Walls, cor
netist.