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I CRETAN CRISIS. I Attitude of Greeoe. I FIGHTING NEAR CANEA, I Alarming Situation. I LATEST DETAILS. ATHENS, Wednesday.—The Greek Government has addressed a note to the Powers declaring that Greece cannot remain a mere spectator of events in Crete, not only from a sense of her duty towards the Christian population of the island, but also by reason of the sentiments which she enter- tains for people of the same race and the same religion. The report that the commander of the Greek ironclad Hydra had sent a note to the Governor of Retimo asking him to put a stop to the embarkation of Christians is not confirmed. A PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT. I Movements of British War Vessels. ATHENS, Thursday Morning.—lne ngnsing commenced at Kascelli, near Kissamo, yesterday is still being continued at Chrysopighi, near Canea. To-morrow a provisional Government will be constituted. Ib is announced that a Turkish man-of-war has been ordered to Crete. H.M.S. Rodney and Camperdown have arrived at Navarin. The Retenge has been ordered to Cretan waters. The commander of the Greek man-of-war Hydra has threatened the Governor of Retjmo with a bombardment of the town if the departure of Christiana is hindered,—Central New. Cheers for the King. ATHENS, Thursday.—The Asty states thai it was the King himselt who strongly recommended the Government to send a torpedo flotil IP4 to Crete, and who, on securing the assent of M. Delyannip, gave the necessary orders for carrying his proposals into effect. When Prince George embarked at the Pnseu. 300 shots were fired by the crowd as a salute. At midnight the crowd assembled under the Pitlace windows and gave his Majesty an evation. A band of students is parading the streets singing patriotic songs and raising cheers for the Xing.-Reuter, Departure of Prince Geerge. I ATHKNB, Wednesday.—Prince George left by train this evening for the Piraeus to embark for Crete. About a thou- sand persons were assembled in the Square in front of the Palace at the time of his departure, waving their handkerchiefs and cheering for the Prince and Greece. The Queen stood weeping at the window of the first floor of the Palace as the King and Crown Prince drove off with Prince George to the station. In response to the cheers of the people, his Majesty stood up in the carriage, which made its way with difficulty through the crowd. A great number of persons again surrounded the Royal carriage. His Majesty returned to the Palace. A loyal demonstration also took place at the Pixseus on the Prince's arrival thore. Sensation in the House. I In the Chamber to-night the Promier was questioned concerning the instructions given to Prince Geqrge as to whither the torpedo boa flotilla had been despatched. The Premier said he was unable to state what orders had; been given to the Fleet. M. Ralli asked whether the statement that the Ambassadors of the Powers at Constantinople were preventing Turkey from sending troops to Crete was correct. M. Delyannis replied that he had nd official news on the Sub- ject, but that the Greek Government had in any Gase alteady decided on the course they intended to adopt. The declaration of the Premier created a sensation in the House, and the sitting was afterwards adjourned.— Reuter. DESPERATE ENCOUNTER. I 30 Christians and 100 Mussulmans Reported Killed. ATHENS, Thursday.—A desperate fight has occurred at Kasbelli, in the province of Kissamo, in Crete. It is stated that 30 Christians and about 100 Mussulmans were killed. Fighting is also pro- ceeding at the convent Chrisopyghi, near, Canea. The insurgent leaders from the various districts are now assembled in conference, and it is believed that the constitution of a provisionary Govern. rorot will shortly be framed. Peaceful Solution Impossible, I An Exohange telegram says According to a I consulaf report received from Canea the situation has become more critical, and a, peaceful solution, is considered impossible. I General Uneasinese. I CONSTANTINOPLE, Wednesday.—The Porte has sent a telegraphic circular despatch to Ottoman representatives abroad calling the attention of the Powers to the serious state of affairs in Crete, and appealing for their support in the re-establishment of order. Some of the Cabinets have already sent replies couched in vague terms. No answer, however, had been received up to yesterday from the British Government. Nevertheless, the Powers are concerting representations at Athens with a view to the recall of Greek war vessels from Cretan waters. The determined attitude taken up by the Greek Government in the Cretan question causes great uneasiness at Yildiz Kiosk, especially as it is suspected that Greece is sup- ported in some quarter. Fears are entertained at the Palace that Greece and Bulgaria may come to an understanding for combined action in Macedonia. News was received from Canea this morning that the town and its environs continue tranquil. On the other hand the Vali reports that 23 Mahomedans, men, women, and children, have been massacred by Christians at Kisamo Kastelli. The foreign Ambassadors will to-morrow forward to their respective Governments ajfinal scheme drawn up at their respective conferences for the introduction of general reforms in the Ottoman Empire. It is understood the scheme will not be presented to the Sultan until after the Bairam Fêtes, about the 9th prox. The French and Italian Ambassadors, believing that the new military tribunal at Aleppo which is trying Colonel Mazbar Bey is bent upon acquitting the accused, have made representations to the Forte that the case should be transferred to a compe- tent and unbiassed court-martial at Constanti, nople, and that Mazhar Bey should appear as a prisoner before the oourt.-Reuter. ,w' Greek and Turk. I The Times Athens correspondent, in a telegram published in the second edition to-day, states that Capt. Prince George of Greece lefOhe Piraeus last night with sealed orders, and that it is possible a direct collision will occur between the Greek and Turkish forces. The Central Cretan Com- mittee is making preparations on a great scale to support the Cretan cause, and a first instalment of 600 armed Cretans sailed last evening. Popular enthusiasm when Prince George left baffles description. Attacked on the HOlld. I CANEA, Thursdty.-Somp Mussulman families who had been permitted to leave here under agreemenb with the Christians, and were making their way to Candia, Heraklion, escorted by troops, were attacked by Christians on the road and suffered some loss. The population of Candia is excited and has begun to pillage. People are seeking to prevent refugees and even foreigners from going on board ships. -Reuter. Bulgaria and Greece. I ATHENS, Thursday.—M. Dimitroff, Bulgarian Diplomatio Agent, isstated to havebeen entrusted by his Government with a specific misaion to negotiate aii understanding between Bulgaria and Groece.-Reut,er. England to Blame 11 I PARIS, Thursday.—The Lanterne, referring to I the crisis in Crete, says England has instigated. the massaorea, and thus thrown Europe into discord. The Cabinet at London, the journal I P.des. bas been often baffled, but it will arrow weary and will one day end by actually bringing. about the conflict it desires. -Central News. Steck Market Affected, A telegram from London states that business on the Stock Exchange is dull "owing to political uneasiness."

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