Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
ATHENS Is QUIETING DOWN BY
DEGREES.
CRETAN REFUGEES AT THE PIRAEUS.
Their PitiabIe Condition-The suf-
ferin, to which They Have Bcen
Subjected Extreme-kfng George
Expresses Himself.


Amilcar Ciprisna, the Italian Socialist
agitator, arrived here to-day. accompanied
by sixteen volunteers, for the purpose OF
entering the Greek military service. The
party was met by a mob, which included
a number Of students, and were cheered
almost necessarily as they marched
through the streets.
The government denies the report that
the military authorities are forming
foreign legion. The authorities wish 1t TO
be understood that they do not desire any
disorderly element or any flibusters or
adventurers in the military service. a
sufficient number of Greeks to fight the
battles of Greece being available.
Witnesses Of the arrivals of Cretan refu-
gees at the Piraeus. where 5000 of them
are quartered describe their state as be-
ing extremely pitiable They are utterly
destitute. and most of them are ema-
ciated from hunger and Illness. Most OF
them are women and children, and many
OF them were brought i'm open-decNed
soops exposed to the weather. in an
absolutely nude state Many of the wo-
men were driven raving mad through their
sufferings and from fright, and several
children were born at sea or upon the
landing stages. where the miserable crea-
lures disembarked.
CRETE AND BOSNIA.
VIENNA March 1.-THE Neue Erie
Presse publishes a report of an interview
had by its correspondent in Athens with
King George. Of Greece. The King is
quoted as saying:
Greece has done in Crete as Austria
did I'm the case Of Bosnia, when the Bos-
nian Christians took refuge in Austria"
The King also said that the Greek
troops would remain in Crete, and pro-
tect Greeks and Turks alike. His Ma
jesty complained of the conduct OF Sir
4. Bilotti. the British Consul at Canea
In assisting the Turks. Though Bilotti
was a British Consul, he said, he was
a Levantine. and more Turkish than
even the Sultan himself.
KING GEORGE AND HIS RELATIVES
ATHENS, March liking George au-
thorizes the Southern Associated Press
TO state that he does not expect nor
has ne at any time since the present
troulces arose expected, either advice or
aid from his relatives upon or near the
thrones Of Europe, but relies entirely
upon the justice Of Greece's cause. The
King admitted that he had expected the
most from the Prince of Wales, whose
wife is the Kings sister and advised
him TO influence the recall Of Sir A. BIZ
lotti the British Consul at Canea. But.
his Majesty added. Bilotti was a titled
personage. and was enahed to spread
official lies concerning the troubles In
the Island of Crete which found ready
believers. King George further SAID tnat
the marvellous mobilization Of the Greek
fleet had provoked the jealousy of the
Powers.
The Greek Government has deposited
the sum of money necessary 10 pay the
coupons on the debt.
THE ATTITUDE OF GREECE.
LONDON, March 11.-In the House Of
Commons this evening Sir William Yer
non Harcourt asked the government
Il was true that Greece was prepared 10
recognize the autonomy OF crete, uhdef
the suzerainty Of the Sultan.
George y. Curzon, Parliamentary Sec
retary OF the Foreign Office, replying for
the government. said that Greece had
made a communication to the govern
ment on the subject of Crete, and that
this communication would be laid upon
the table tomorrow. He added that Sir
Williams question did not express accu-
raely the attitude of Greece.
NEGOTIATIONS PROCEEDING.
PARIS March I'm. HanotauX ex-
nlained 10 the Chamber of Deputies to-
day that the reply made by Greece to the
demands of the Powers had caused the
latter to enter into active negotiations
concerning the situation.
NO HITCH
n n
o,Iirles at the Foreign Office. the authori-
ties state that there is no hitch among the
Powers I'm regard to their action in ac-
cordance with the terms of their ultima
tum to Greece, but the delay is due 10 the
fact that the compromise offered py
Greece i'm reply to the note Of the Powers
requires an exchange of views.
TURKISH WAR PREPARATIONS.
LONDON. March 1.-THE Daily News
will tomorrow publish a dispatch from
Salonica confirming the report OF the ui-
ceasing military preparations mat are
being made by the Turks. The ofhcials IN
Salonica. Macedonia, and Kassandra are
seizipg for the use of the army, all the
horses and mules belonging to the Chris
tians i'm those places. They have received
orders from Constantinople 10 collect next
wears taxes i'm advance. This fact, to-
gether with the loss OF their other proper
tv has caused despair among the Chris
tians. and much discomfort among tn
Mussulmans.
WAR-FEVER SUBSIDING.
ATHENS. March 11.-An easier feeling
now exists in the city. and the war-fever
is slowly subsiding Reserves continue 10
arrive from the interior. and enthusiasm
still prevails. but at the same time tne
belief that actual warfare has been avoid
ed Is becoming popular.
The government has informed France
and Great Britain that Greece u Wiling
TO place the Greek troops in Crete under
direction Of the Powers, and also ID
abandon her proposal for a Cretan ple-
biscite. and leave the Cretan Chamber OF
Deputies to pronounce in favor of auto
nomy. or union with Greece, as that body
may elect.
QUESTION OF COERCION.
BERLIN. March 1.-THE National Zei-
tung. In a presumably inspired article on
the situation in Crete, says that II the
promised coercion OF Greece is not pro-
ceeded with by the Powers, Germany VIII
not take part in any negotiations when
may be entered into for the presentation
OF another note TO Greece.
The Cologne Gazette says that the POW
ers have not vet agreed upon the method
of applying coercion 10 Greece. Germany
and Austria. the Gazette says, are in per-
feet accord as to the application OF drastic
measures. but Russia and Great Britain
are uncertain. Russia sent instructions
of a serious nature yesterday both to the
admiral commanding the Russian squad
ron at Crete and the Russian Minister
at Athens.
THE PROPOSED BLOCKADE.
LONDON. March 1.-THE plans OF the
Powers for blockading the coast OF Greece
are still incomplete and the methods to
be pursued unknown. Lord Salisbury de-
clines to discuss them until II shall be
shown that the negotiations which have
heen resumed with Greece have failed,