THE STATE OF CRETE.

Hastings Standard, Issue 249, 17 February 1897, Page 3

THE STATE OF CRETE.

THE POWERS AT PERFECT

CONCERT

PRINCE GEORGE WILL EXE CUTE ORDERS.

DEMAND FOR THE SURRENDER

OF CANE A. KING V&UAM VERY ANGRY

WITH GREECE

ip p r Pivxx ''•/iiiri'/ht. / Athens. Feb. 10. The Embassies at Constantinop'.e have agreed to the joint occupation of Crete, which is believed to be the prelude to transferrin,!,' the island to Greece. Inc-e-saut skirmishing is in progress between the Moslems and Christians near Canea. Georgia Berovitch, the Governor of Crete, has sailed for Trieste. Feb. 10. A force of 400 British. Russian, French, and Italian marines landed and occupied Canea. The Governor welcomed them, ami hoped they would also despatch detachmt nts to occupy the chief ports of the inland. Prince George has informed the British Admiral that he will execute the King's orders despite the menaces of the Powers. Colonel Vassos, in command of three transports, conveying 15,(XX) infantry, landed at Platina ami issued a proclamation demanding the surrender of Canea.

The populace of Athens are wild with joy at this action. The Greek reserves are summoned, and the Greek Government has informed the Powers that they will continue to send troops.to Crete. The leading European newspapers severely condemn Greece. • At the landing of the mixed forces at Canea the (.reeks were summoned to withdraw and the insurgents to cease fighting ; but the Greek Government persist in the occupation of the i land. Esmael Bey succeeds Berovitch, the late Governor of On to. Paf.is, Feb. IG. La Temps urges the Powers to occupy the Piraeus. CoNSTASTiNopi.K. Feb. IG. The Porte has warned Greece that it will cease diplomatic relations unless the Greek flotilla is withdrawn from Crete. Bkklix, Feb. IG. The Emperor William is incensed at the action of Greece, and has ordered the cruiser Kaiserliu Augusta to cooperate with the fleets of the Powers preventing hostilities. Emperor William officially announces he is angry with Greece, and declares that its dignity will not permit Germany continuing further diplomatic relations with Athens. London, Feb. 10. Lord Salisbury, in the course of a speech, declared that the Powers protested again-t the utter unwisdom of Greece's action, and did not intend to sanction her acts. The conceit between the Powers was complete. The Continental Bourses show signs of a panic, especially those of Paris and Vienna. They, however, recovered somewhat after the occupation of Canea by foreign marines. British consols have advanced, and are now quoted at 1121..