THE GRÆCO-TURKISH WAR.
FURTHER CONCESSIONS BY THE POIITE. THE FUTURE GOVERNMENT OF CRETE. A PROPOSAL BY FRANCE. FAVORABLY RECEIVED. + .. THE CRETAN CHRISTIANSEN FAVOR OF AUTONOMY. THE INSURGENTS FORMING AN ASSEMBLY. (Per Press Association.—Copyriyht.) Constantinople, June 2. At the request of the Embassies the Porte has agreed to continue the armistice while peace negotiations are going on. The Sultan has thanked the Egyptians who contributed to the war fund. Paris, June 3. France has placed a proposal before the Powers in favor of arranging a Cretan loan, the establishment of a foreign gendarmie, and the selection of the governor of Crete. It is understood that Great Britain and Russia are in favor of the proposals. London, June 3. The Times says the Christians in the eastern and central districts of Crete are willing to accept autonomy. Athens, June 3. Hadji Micbali, the chief of the Cretian insurgents, is convening an assembly, which proposes the formation of a communal police force in Crete.
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Hastings Standard, Issue 339, 4 June 1897, Page 2
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161THE GRÆCO-TURKISH WAR. Hastings Standard, Issue 339, 4 June 1897, Page 2
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