The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-03-10
HISTORY GAINS A POSSIBLY RE-
SPLENDENT NAME.

1913 z. m.-Ine cOrQOn OF IuThlSl
troops drawn around Akrotiri is nov
being re-attacked by the insurgents
Severe fighting is proceeding. TIL
fighting between the insurgents and tn
Turks commenced at 2 o'clock thi
morning and continues all along the line
Communication by road with Sunds
Bay is cut off.
A Turkish transport with civil official!
and troops has arrived here with small
pox on board
Canea, March 9-There was renewed
fighting last evening between the Turk
ish troops and the Cretan insurgent:
around the camp Of the latter on the
heights OF Akrotiri, near here, the posi-
ton which was bombarded by the war
Ships OF the powers on February q. The
result of the engagement is not known
but the Greek flag was no longer visi-
BILE this morning above the insurgents
positions.
In addition to ordering the Greek vice
consul to leave the island, Admiral Can
evtro, the italian officer who by reason
Of seniority is in command of the COM
bined powers foot, has ordered the
Greek newspaper correspondents and all
other Greeks to leave Crete immedi-
ately.
Canea, March 9.-Fighting between
the insurgents and the Gordon of Turk
ish troops drawn around Akrotiri has
ceased. and the insurgents are now re-
moving their camp with a view of avoid
ing a naval bombardment. 1t has been
ascertained by the foreign consuls at
Gambia, that the report. formerly de-
MED OF the massacre of 400 persons In
villages in the Sitica district. is correct.
Canea, March 9.-The insurgents at
Candamo, on hearing that autonomy
would be granted to the island, wrote to
the British consul, Sir Alfred Biliiotti,
inviting him to conference.
All the Greek subjects at Retimo have
been ordered to leave for Greece and a
lnan-of-war has been placed at their
disposal These measures are incompre-
hensioie here, the general impression be-
ing that war has been declared.
At meeting of the captains of the for
eign warshps, on board of her majesty's
steamship Barf1eur, to discuss the ques-
ton of Smelling the position of the insur-
gents at Akrotiri, the Russian comman
der firmly declined to fire without first
giving notice Akrotiri is surrounded by
rich monasteries and it is believed the
Bashi Bazouks began their firing with
a view to pillage.
GREECE ON THE ANXIOUS SEAT.
Athens, March 9.-There is intense
anxiety here relative to the action which
face OF the reply of the Greek govern
ment to their demands for evacuation
OF Crete by the Greek troops and the
of the Greek fleet from Gre
tan waters, Greece being willing to give
in as to the fleet but holding that her
troops should be allowed to remain and
be used by the powers to restore order.
In any case it IS not believed here that
the proposed blockade of the Greek
coasts will begin before the end of the
week.
DELYANNIS INTERVIEWED.
New York, March "a special to the
Herald from Athens says: Your cor
has interviewed Prime Min
lister Delyannis on the subject Of the
Cretan question and the policy of Greece
her reply TO the ultimatum
Of the powers.
What reasons" it was asked, "has
Greece for interfering with the Cretan
question and sending troops to Crete?"
Greece" replied VI. Delyannis, could
no longer be Indifferent to the deporable
state of the island. The reforms prom
sed by Europe were. owing to the pass
i've opposition OF the sultan, never real
It'd Therefore we sent out ships and
army to secure peace and happiness in
that unfortunate island
''WiH Greece comply with the ultima
-um 10 recall her ships and troops?"
II cannot definitely reply as to this.
Still. as far as l know, the king. the ma
ION and the government will stoutly in
,.st upon the present policy. The idea
,f settling by autonomy the Cretan
question We cannot accept. as il does not
the pacification of the island.
\ hich is the sole solution OF the con-
lection between Crete and Greece"
GREECE PROTESTS.
Athens. March 9-Midnight-The
government has formally protested 10
ne powers against the expulsion OF the
Creek consul from Crete.
The Turkish garrison has repulsed an
attack upon Hierapetra by 1000 Christ
ans who occupied strategic points near
1e town.
The Gresk torpedo feet under COM
e
o join the eastern squadron of the
Greek feet.
HIS PRECIOUS CARCASS.
Athens, March st is reported that
he Turkish minister has asked 10 be re-
allied. as ne fears his life is in danger.
DR.. Temple. archbishop Of Canterbury,
.as sent a dispatch TO the Metropolitan
= Athens in which the says the estab-
shed church OF England IS praying
arnestly 10 Almighty God 10 give the
retains liberty. justice and peace
The reserves continue 20 arrive from
he provinces and the greatest interest
: displayed in the fun tex; OF the Greek
eply % the powers. which was no; pub
ished in Athens papers until this even
lg II IS generally approved.
The Ephemsris. the government organ. |
sserts thst orders have been sent % |
Commodore Sachto5ris 70 maintain ;na |
,0sition OF the Greek fleets IN Creian |
ratsrs, even though the powers threat |
4 70 use force. an: ths: Prince George
imcelf has visited Platonia 70 instruc.
'olonal Vases 20 remain where he is. in |
Re interior OF the Island.
This. however. conflicts with a repoF |
hat Commodore Ssch;ouTis. on board /
ne Hydra. has already left Crete
RUSSIA'S EXTREME POSITION
81 Petersburg. March s-Ths govern /
,a-t expresses IS determination - ad- |
- % IFS decision 70 push coercion a. /