Crete.
The Admirals of the foreign fleets have asked that reinforcement a be sen tto Crete. Armed Christian forces of the islanders are marching upon G'andia, the scene of the recent Moslem outbreak, and a conflict is imminent.
The Admirals demand the immediate withdrawal of the BashiBdzouka, as well as the recall of the Turkish authorities and troops. The Turkish Beys acknowledge that the conduct of the Bashi-Bazouks and the Turkish troops in the rising was inexcusable.
The British troop 3 concentrated in Oandia now number 2000. The international pquadron in Cretan waters consists of ten warships. There are indications that united action by the Powers is pending to secure the withdrawal of the Turkish troops. The American Government refuses to accept Turkey's repudiation of any responsibility for the losses by Americans arising out of the Armenian massacres.
Admiral Nael, in command of the British fleet, has issued an ultimatum t:> Edhem Pasha directing him to disarm the population and surrender the ringleaders of the disturbance, also to refund the tithe 3 collected and surrender the forts commanding the British camp within 48 hours. Edhem Paaha pleads inability to ezeoute the demands.
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Manawatu Herald, 17 September 1898, Page 2
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192Crete. Manawatu Herald, 17 September 1898, Page 2
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