War between Greece and Turkey.

Feilding Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 235, 7 April 1897, Page 2

War between Greece and Turkey.

THE BLOCKADE OF GREECE THE TURKISH TROOPS ATTACK THE GREEKS TO DAY. (Per Press Association) London April 6. In the House of Commons Mr Balfour stated the Powers had notified Greece and Turkey that in the event of their going to war the aggressor would not be allowed to derive the smallest advantage. In the House of Commons Sir V. Harcourt gave notice of bis intention to move an address to be presented so the Queen directing the British forces to be not employed against Greece or Crete. Mr Balfour said unless Sir V. Harcourt proposed to move a direct vote of censure the Government was not willing to expend time on a fruitless debate. Athens, April 6. The Duke of Sparta has cautioned the Greek troops on the frontier not to provoke hostilities. The Foreign Admirals have unanimously settled details of the blockade of Greece. They have also demanded the surrender of the twelve leaders of the attack by the Moslems upon the Christiana at Akrotiri and are making enquiries as to the measures to be adopted for the removal of refugees from Crete. The Cretan Insurgents attacked the fort protecting the Canea water supply. The garrison fired eight shots from the field guns and the insurgents retreated. It is expected the 1 urkish troops on the Turco-Greek frontier will attack the Greeks to-day. There is great excitement in Athens to-day, it being the national anniversary of Greece. Rome, April 6. At the opening of Parliament King Humbert declared the European situation was everywhere normal, and would permit of decisions beiug given which were the best in accord with Italian interests. It would be necessary to complete the organisation of the army and to strengthen the navy.