BRITISH OCCUPATION OF LESBOS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XL, Issue 9188, 16 September 1891, Page 2

BRITISH OCCUPATION OF LESBOS.

GJREAT EXCITEMENT A«T HOME. TROOPS LANDED ON ISLAND REPORTED. REPORT CONTRADICTED. | PCU PRESS ASSOCIATION, | London, September 14. — It is reported here that a force of British troops has been landed on the Island of Lesbos, in the Grecian Archipelago, and taken possession of the place. Athens, September 14. - The Greek Consul at Mytilene and Smyrna announce that on Friday last thirteen ships landed troopa and guns at Sigri, situated on the western side of the island, and having hoisted the British flag „ began to fortify tho'plaoe. The Russian and French consuls at Mytiline confirm the occupation, and report that a small isle off Sigri was afterwards occupied and surrounded by torpedoes. Cairo, September 14.— Tho seizure of Sigri has occasioned an immense sensation here. London, September 15 — The Times considers the alleged occupation of Sigri by the British is preposterous, and that it simply a Bourse trick, either to create a fall on Turkish securities or to prevent the issue of a Russian loan. Both the Foreign Office and Admiralty deny the hostile occupation of Sigri, but consider it possible that, with tho permission of the Porte, a few British seamen have landed there for recreation or gun practice. Stocks, which were temporarily depressed by the news of the occupation of Lesbos are rising again.