War between Greece and Turkey

Feilding Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 230, 1 April 1897, Page 2

War between Greece and Turkey

(Pei* Press Association) , Athkns, March 30. j The Duke of Sparta, rowu Prince of Greece, has arrived at Larissa, where 30,000 Greek troops are assembled. ; Much enthusiasm prevails amongst the ! Greeks. ! A strong corps is posted at Tyrnavos, near Larissa, and at Trikala «md Arta on the north-western frontier. ; The Greek fleet is guarding Prevesa and Yolo. The Cretan Central Committee has appealed to the rulers in Europe uoh to starve three hundred thousand Christians into accepting a scheme of autonomy. Greeks attacked Fort Izzcdin, which dominates Suda Bey. The Admirals caiuo to the relief of the garrison which occupied the fort, aud shelled the Greeks. It is announced that the Powers will each send an additional six hundred men to Crete. Iv spite of the blockade revictualing is extensively carried out. London, March 30. In the House of Commons Mr Curzon said it was not true that Britain was siding with Turkey. Lord Salisbury had secured the autonomy of the Cretans. A detachment of six hundred Welsh Fusiliers have beeD ordered to proceed to Crete. British warships belonging to the Capo station have been ordered to make ready to proceed to .s< j a. Iv consequence of <;he orders to the Capo Squadron to prepare to proceed to sea, Admiral Rawson, who recently commanded the operations of the Ni«cr Expedition, returns to the Cape immediately. Iv tho House of Commons. 31r Curzon stated that Britain was supporting the proposals of the Powers with reference to the appointment of a Governor of Crete, aud the Turkish troops would withdraw as the Admirals directed. Iv the House of Commons Mr Curzon stated that the Admirals of the allied fleets were prepared to re victual the places in Crete where ifc was most re~ quired. Bkrlin. March 31. It is reported that a uun.ber of German military officers are joining Edhem Pasha, who is in command of the Turkish forces. Viknna. March '60. The Government has prohibited the expert of kcVIU million cartridges intended for Greece.