The Springfield herald., 1897-02-19
GREECE IN EARNEST.
NOT AFRAID OF TURKEY.
Announces to the Powers That She VIII
Assume tho Responsibility for her
Courso-Troops Sail for Crete.


Athens, Feb. 14-Prince Nicholas has
started for Larissa, Thessaly, with the
Third artillery regiment
1t is stated the British admiral, COM
manding in the Cretan waters, has or
ders to prevent any collision at sea be-
tween the Turks and the Greeks.
Prince George arrived at Canea yes
terday He received n visit from the
commanders of the foreign men-of-
war Later he returned to Milo with
the tlotilla.
The foreign ministers nt Athens met
at the French legation for the purpose
of considering the situation. 1t is be-
lieved they decided to address further
representations TO the Grecian govern
ment, having full knowledge OF the sit
uation, had not hesitated to assume the
whole responsibility for the measures
it had taken.
1t is evident the Grecian government
has taken n serious step in sending
troops to Crete for the purpose of pro-
tecting the Christians. A force con-
sisting of II regiment of infantry, bat
terry and artillery, embarked at Pi-
raeus yesterday on board three steam
ers There was Il scene of great en-
thusiasm before the departure of the
troops, Crown Prince Constantine. the
Duke of Sparta, reviewed the men,
and, addressing them. said "Ofiicers
and Men-Itcmember where you are
going, and that they are Hellcnes."
The troops were greeted everywhere
with the utmost enthusiasm by the peo-
pie.
The arrival of transports has already
been reported from the Island of
Milo. The troops continued on their
voyage Immediately and 1t was eX-
pected they would reach Canea to-day.
1t is rumored they will virtually oc-
cupy the island without delay. All of
the Grecian newspapers hail the de-
parture of the troops with expressions
of delight. There is much activity at
the palace. King George personally
directs affairs connected with the
crisis.
The reserves of 1S93-94 classes have
been called out.
London, Feb. ia dispatch to the
Times from Brussels asserts that rep
resentatives of the powers have ap-
piled to Belgium and, Holland, asking
those countries to provide an officer
capable of taking command of the Gre
tan gend'armerie. The name of a Bel
go campaigns, and a Dutch officer,
have been submitted.
In response to a request from the
editors of the Chronicle, asking him to
send n message of hope to Greece, Mr..
Gladstone has wired as follows: Il
dare not stimulate Greece wlAn we
cannot help her, but l shall profoundly
rejoice in her success. l hope the pow
ers will recollect they have their own
character to redeem"
The Times suggests that the best
solution of the troubles in Crete would
be to give Crete autonomy under the
nominal rule of the sultan, who would
receive a fixed tribute. but who would
have no control over either civil or mil
itary administration.
A dispatch to the Times from Sebas-
topol says that the troops have been
sent to Reni, Bederi and Ismali and re-
Inducements have been dispatched to
kars and other places along the Rus
Sian-TurkiSh frontier.
The correspondent of the Standard
at Constantinople says that the sultan
expresses unwillingness to proceed to
extreme measures, but II Greece per-
SiSts in provocative attitude it is
probable that the Macedonian army
corps will be ordered to cross the from
tier.
Another Constantinople report to the
Standard is to the effect that the entire
Christian population of Crete is under
arms, while the Turks only hold three
towns This report asserts that unless
relnforcementS arrive soon the rebel
lion is bound to triumph.
A dispatch to the Telegram from st.
Petersburg says that the Odessa mill
tary division is massing 10000 cos
sacks with view of possible difficult
ties arising in the East.