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ANOTHER MASSACRE.
Turks XIII Hundred or More Ar
menfnns.

Constantinople, March 24.--In conse-
quence of the trouble at Tokat. in the
6iyas district OF Anatolia, Sir Philip
Currie. the British ambassador. has sent
10 the porte the strongest remon-
STRANGE that has yet been addressed to
the government In an official commune
cation. The official report OF the affair
said that Is Armenians and three Mus
sulmans were killed, but the embassies
have received reliable information that
fully 100 Armenians were massacrcd.
The people were killed while In church.
During and after the massacre the Ar
inenian quarter of the city was given
over to pillage.
The Turkish newspapers In their
comments upon the blockade of Crete
remark upon the pacific attitude of the
powers toward Turkey. Their atti-
tude, they say, is conformable with the
rights and political interests OF the
porte and furnishes fresh proof OF the
striking success that has been gained
by the sultan. 1t also testifies 10 the
friendship of the powers for the porte
and their solicitude for the peace Of the
world.
Canea, March 24.-Three hundred
French troops, the first OF the reinforce
ments ordered TO Crete for service.
landed at Suda Tuesday. Later they
marched 10 this city. Three hundred
other French troops will go TO Sitia, at
the eastern end of the island.
Admiral Canevaro, the Italian officer
who is by reason of seniority, in com
mand OF the combined fleets Of the
powers, has issued proclamation en-
joining the insurgents and Greek troops
not 10 attack the Turkish forts nj ks
samo, Suda, Malaxa, Retimo, Candia
and Hierapetra, these forts being nee
esshry for the maintenance OF order NJ
the ports where the foreign troops will
be disembarked. The proclamation
closes with warming that measures
will be taken to insure respect for IL.
IL is doubted that the insurgents will
pay any heed to the proclamation.
Meanwhile the war preparations OF
Greece are continuing night and day,
and there are no indications OF back
down in that quarter. Money does not
appear to be lacking for the equipment
OF the Greeks, and large supplies of
arms and ammunition have been forth
coming, from what source is not so
clear.
There is one feature of the situation
which should not be overlooked. The
Greeks are animated by the strongest
feeling OF warlike enthusiasm, while
the Turks are said 10 be suffering the
greatest privations. without pay or
proper equipment, which has made
them sullen and resentful, but far from
DESTROYS of entering upon an aggressive
campaign.
1t is still possible that war may be
averted by timely concessions TO Greece,
such as the withdrawal of all Turkish
forces from Crete and the selection of
Prince George OF Greece as governor Of
Crete, with the understanding that
when quiet is restored II shall be decided
by plebiscite whether or not the island
is 70 be annexed TO Greece.
London, March ga dispatch TO the
Daily Chronicle from Canea, at mid
night. says the transport ship Clyde,
with the British contingent Of occupy
ing troops, has arrived, and will land
them to-day.
The proclamation OF blockade con-
sists of seven articles. The first pro-
vides that no neutral vessel, nor any ves-
sci belonging 10 one OF the six powers,
shall be allowed TO land stores except
at ports occupied by the powers. The
second provides that no armed person
and no person OF Greek nationality,
armed or unarmed, shall be allowed TO
land without the authority OF the senior
naval officer on the station. The re-
naming articles fix the blockade limits
and state the conditions under which
vessels are 10 be searched. BY the terms
OF the sixth article Greek ships found
within the blockade limits will be
treated as hostile vessels. By the sew
enth any Greek torpedo boats observed
within the limits Of the blockade will
be fred upon as soon as they come with
in range OF the international feet.
London, March 24.--The Morning
Leader gives prominence 10 n private
telegram from Paris declaring that the
powers have accepted the proposal by
the sultan that King George Of Greece
shall occupy and administer the govern
ment OF Crete, Turkey reserving her i'm
perial right in the island. The proposal
provides that King George shall nomi-
nate high commissioner for the island.
The Chronicle makes an announce
ment similar to the telegram published
by the Morning Leader, but under re-
serve. Nevertheless. II expresses some
belief In the general correspondence
of the report with the facts. II Is
stated that the king OF Greece will
nominate his son. Prince George. as
high commissioner.