TROUBLE IN CRETE.
Greek Fleet Sent to Crete. Russian and French Journals Warn Greece. Athenb, February 10. Tbe Greek fleet has left for Canea, in Crete and there Bre rumours of war between Greeoe and Turkey. Reports fom Constant T nople state that the Sultan bas sent a warsbip and a transport with Turkish reinforcements to Cretp. Later. M. Delyannia, the Premier, protested against the despatch of the Greek fleet to Crete, but the King insists on the praund of humanity. This action renders it difficult for the Powers to prevent Turkey sending reinforcements to Crete. The Parisian and Russian journals warn Greece that she will be responsible if war ensues. February 11. Six Greek torpedo boats sailed for Crete in command of Prince George. Their object is to prevent the landing of Turkish troops. The King, together with thousands of spectators, were present at the farewell ceremony, and great excitement prevails throughout Greece. The Government has sent a note to the Powers justifying its action in sending warships to Crete as a duty owed to its fellow countrymen in Crete. A band of Moslems has burned a portion of the town of Retimo on the north coast of Crete.
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Colonist, Volume XL, Issue 8789, 12 February 1897, Page 2
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200TROUBLE IN CRETE. Colonist, Volume XL, Issue 8789, 12 February 1897, Page 2
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