THE STATE OF CRETE.
THE ISLAND NOT TO BE RULED BY TURKEY. AUTONOMY FOR CRETE PROBABLE. (Per Press Association—> 'oj't/ri'/ht.) Paris, Feb. 23. Replying to a question, M. Hanotaux, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, stated that the Sultan had handed Crete in trust to the Powers, and the presence of the admirals of the various nations was a guarantee that the island would not be replaced under the direct control of Turkey. London, Feb. 21. The Hon. Mr C'urzon replying to a question in the House of Commons, said there were no indications of Turkey contemplating hostilities against Crete by sea. The British Consul at Crete attributed the latest Christian outbreak to the belief that massacres would occur in Canea as the result of the presence of the Greek warships. The Christians and Moslems at Selimo have asked the Powers to occupy the town, declaring 800 soldiers were sufficient fcr the purpose. The Powers are discussing Lord Salisbury's proposal for granting autonomy to Crete. The Constantinople correspondent of the Times says the adoption of the scheme of autonomy is now probable.
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Hastings Standard, Issue 256, 25 February 1897, Page 3
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181THE STATE OF CRETE. Hastings Standard, Issue 256, 25 February 1897, Page 3
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