THE STATE OF CRETE.
LORD SALISBURY DESIRES INFORMATION. COLONEL VASSOS COMPELLING THE TURKS TO RETREAT. POPULAR FEELING WITH GREECE. (/'<r IV, - —<. if/lit.) London, Feb. 20. Prior to action being taken against Greece Lord Salisbury desires to ascertain the views of the Powers as to the future government of Crete. His Lordship favers autonomy similar to that in the island of Samoa. A large Radical meeting in London favored the annexation of Crete by Greece. Atukns, Feb. 20. Owing to the state of the finances and the lack of military necessaries the mobilisation of the Turkish forces is regarded as unlikely to be proceeded with. Colonel Vassos has promised the Moslems protection and equality of treatment. The Powers, especially Russia, Germany, and Austria, are greatly incensed at the obstinacy of Greece, but popular feeling in France and Italy strongly favors Greece. The Powers decline to take notice of Colonel Vassos' proclamation of the annexation. M. Karathi-tory has declined the position of Imperial representative in Crete. Colonel Vassos has compelled the Turkish outposts at Platina to retreat on Cam-a. He al-o captured Fort Vouroulies, killing 100 and losing 11. The British fleet prevented Greek steamers landing powder and food where the coast is protected by the Powers. Feb. 21. The Cretan provinces have voted for union with Greece. Washington, Feb. 20. The Senate has pas-ed a resolution of -ympathy with Greece. Bkhi.in, Feb. 20. Emperor William is furious at Britain's refusal to blockade Pine us*. The German Press .s;iys that Lord Salisbury by the .-;tand he has taken up, imperils the peace of Europe. R..MK, Feb. 20. The Marquis di Rudini, Premier, favors the stand taken by Lord Salisbury-. F. b. 20. Application* are being made daily at the Greek Legation, Paris, to serve in the Greek arm v. Feb. 21. Fifteen hundred students paraded the streets of the city shouting '' Down with Turkey," and " 1 <<< Greece. The procession came into collision with tlie {xtlice, and 150 were am-ted.
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Hastings Standard, Issue 253, 22 February 1897, Page 3
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398THE STATE OF CRETE. Hastings Standard, Issue 253, 22 February 1897, Page 3
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