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CRETANS ATTACK CANEA. ---
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CRETANS ATTACK CANEA. ACTION OF GREAT POWERS. JOINT SQUADRONS OPEN FIRE. INSURGENT CAMP BOM- BARDED. DEBATE IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. A Central News telegram from Athena on [Friday evening says:—A British ironclad has preTenied the steamer Junon from disembark- ing provisioM) destined for the Greek Aimy in Crete. The news of this action, coming so soon after the case of the Thessalia, hag caused gtill further excitement here. It is, neverthe- less. asserted that disembarkation will be only forbidden on those stretches of coast which the Powers have under their protection. Two more classes of Reserves will be called out, in conse- quence of the aggravation of the situation. King George of Greece has openly proclaimed in favour of a policy of resistance. Military preparations are being actively pushed forward, and public enthusiasm is undiminished. Every- thing is being organised as if a serious outbreak of hostilities was certain. A Reuter's telegram on Sunday night "Y6 Two rounds of the blank were fired yesterday from the forts at the Greek gunboat Penena. A Turkish frigate also fired at the Penens, which replied. The frigate then drew off. A Central News telegram from Athens on Sunday, at eeven p.m., cays:—The Greek press continues to express surprise at the oonduct of British vessels, which it regards as inexplicable. The small steamer Laurium was to-day disem- barking munitions and provisions in the Bay of Kolymbari when it was stopped by a British torpedo boat and taken under escort to Canea. The German flag was immediately hoisted on the ramparts. The reason for this action probably lies, however, in the fact that it was not disembarking* provisions only. Th* Laurium was manned by twenty British blue- jaokete. GREEK COMMANDER WARNED BY THE POWERS. A Reuter's telegram from Canea on Saturday Bays:—The foreign admirals went to-day to Aghoioi Theodoroi, where Colonel ~Vasses' camp is situated. On their return they invited the commander of the Greek warship Nauarchos Miaulis to call upon them, and informed him of their decision to attack the Greek troops with the four mcnof-war anchored off Aghoioi Theodoroi if Colonel Yassos should advance in>o the interior. The comma.nder of the Nanarohos Miaulis and the British admiral then proceeded to the Greek headquarters and acquainted Colonel Vassos with the decision of the foreign commanders. Provisions for the Greek troops are being landed in Crete with the sanction of the Powers.
WARLIKE ATTITUDE OF KING GEORGE.
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WARLIKE ATTITUDE OF KING GEORGE. A Router's telegram from Athens on Satur- day says:—The journal "Asty" to-day pub- ises a report of a statement made by King George to the Minister of one of the Powers regarding the crisis in Crete/ His Majesty re-called the efforts he had made to interest the attention of Europe in favour of Crete, and observed that tfce only result was the establishment of the mixed gendarmerie and the reforms which gaive rise to the last con- fhet King George added: "My patience was exhausted, and I dooided upon the annexation of Crete, the country belonging body and soul to Greece. "This decision may perhaps provoke coercive measures against me, but I shall have the whole of Hellenism on my side. "I have given orders that the army is not to abandon the occupation pi the isle, which will be- organised administratively. "You- may communicate my declaration to your colleagues." ENTHUSIASTIC DEMONSTRATION AT ATHENS. A Central News telegram from Athens on Sunday, at five p.m., says:—A gigaatio demon- stration was held here to-day in suppbrt of the Cretan movement. A vast crowd assembled in the square in front of the Palace, where they were addressed by the King from a ha?ii balcony. His Majesty said: "You are accom- plishing the mandate of the entire Hellenic peoples. I thank you for your sentiments. May God protect Greece and strengthen oar common efforts. Long live our Hellenic Fatherland." His Majesty's remarks were greeted with enthusiastic exclamations. The meeting passed an address declaring that the King and the Hellenic people were ready to make all sacrifices in blood or treasure to bring the present policy of action to a successful issue. STUDENTS' DEMONSTRATION. A Reuter's telegram from Paris on Satur- day says:—'Hie police arrested about 150 students who took part in last night's demonstra- tion in favour of Greece. One of the young men, of Greek nationality, will be expelled from France. The majority, however, were released, although it is said many will have their names removed from the University books. The "Matin" believes the Powers will accept Lord Salisbury's proposal of autonomy for Crete, and anticipates that Germany alone will offer opposition, not to the principle itself, but as regards the manner of its application.
BOMBARDMENT AT CANEA. -----
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BOMBARDMENT AT CANEA. INDIGNATION AT ATHENS. The combined squadrons of the Powers on Sunday bombarded the insurgent camp out- side Uanea, in consequence of the Cretans having opened a fusilade in the morning, and continued Uriag, in spite of the injunctions of the admirals. A Reuter's telegram from Athens on Sun- day (midnight) says:—The following account of the bombardment by foreign warships of the insurgent camp outside Canea is contained in a telegram despatched from Crete shortly before seven o'clock this evening. From eleven o'clock in the morning a sharp fusillade was heard from the direction of MouraLes, a village iu the vicinity of Canea, above Halepa. Two Gre^k fiaga were distirguisthed from the town. The filing increased during the afternoon, and at' four o cloek the foreign admirals, after con- ferring together, decided to bombard the insmr-I gent camp. About an hour later, by way of warning, the foreign men-of-war fired some shells at the postttDon. As the insurgents kept up their fusillade, orders were given for an effective bombardment. The first shot was fired by a British vessel, and the warships of other nationalities followed suit. The Greek man-of- war Hydra got up steam, and was preparer* for action in case of neoessity. Melinite shell' were fired from the German cruiser Kaisorin Augusta. The cannonade was directed exclu- sively against the Christian camp, but some shells fell in Canea, raising clouds of dust. Several Christians were reported to have been killed- When the ire had ceased the Greek flag was seen to be hoisted over the insurgent position. The engines of the Greek rtaamer Laurium have been dismantled by the British. The Crown Prince Constantine has 8EI1t tie following telegram to the commander .of his regiment, which has been engaged r in Crete:—"I am proud of my regi- njent far the victory which won. Con- gratulate officers and men fqj.Jpe. Memory of øddjers who fell like beroeW"1vil1 be eternal, (gigced) Conscantine." A Reuter's telegram from Paris on Monday says:—An official dispatch from Admiral Pottier, at Canea, states that the admirals informed their Governments that anarchy is increasing in Crete, and declared that they could no longer be answerable for the avoidance of conflicts, unless they were authorised to prevent the landing of all provisions, and unless the l owers obtained from Greece a. re-oall of her troops and war vessels. Qn. the 21et inst., notwithstanding repeated protests of the admirals, the insurgents' outposts continued to advance, and engaged in a fusillade with the Turkish ouitpoats before Canea. After a consultation between the admirals, the British, Austrian, German, and' Russian diiha anchored at the east end of the tay, opened fire on ihe insurgents, and only, ceased firing when the Greek flag had been lowered. The special commissioner of the London <Daily News," telegraphing on Sunday, eays: -rhi8 -morning a Greek transport carrying tents and stores was captured by a torpedo-boat destroyer, and brought into port here. Of courae, the reason why British warships figure so prominently in these operations is because they alone are fitted for rapid and delicate evolutions, but the Greeks, not understanding this, are in despair, asking how it is that Eng- land, the most liberal country, after denounc- ing the Sultan's Government for the past two years, now shows herself his most aciive ally, and the bitterest enemy of a minor Christian State. A Central News telegram from Athens on Monday afternoon says :—The details of the bombardment of Canea show that terrible material damage was caused by the shell fire of the forekrn vessels. The mass of rock on which, despite the bombardment, the Christians persisted in hoisting the Greek fla# was com- pletely pulverised by melinite shell fired by the German cruiser KMsann Augusta. The aggre- gate less of life, however, waa probably very slight Several officers of Cretan origin serving in the Greek Army have resigned their com- missions, and are now in the Christian camp. The populace here is in an extremely excited condition. A Reuter's telegram from Paris on Monday says :—A telegram from Athens states that the Greek Government has made representations to the Powers threatening the rupture of dip- lomatic relations if there is any repetition of such an occurrence as the bombardment of the insurgents' camp at Halepa. On the other hand, it is reported that Assim Bey, the Turkish Minister, has asked for the re-oafl.1 of the Greek troops from Crete, threatening in the event of refusal to break off diplomatic relations with Greece. A Reuter's telegram from Athens on Mon- day (6.15 p.m.) says: — A great indignation meeting was held here to-day to protest against the action of the foreign warships in firing upon the Cretan insurgents. Shouts were raised for war, and speakers declared that the country was now more determined than ever to sacrifice ita blood and treasure in aid of Orete. The Premier, addressimg the crowd from the terrace of the Ministry of Finance, stated that the Cabinet was in perfect accord with the nation, which might rest assured that the Government would do ita duty. A Central News telegram from Athena on Tuesday says:—It is officially stated that the French did take part in the recent bombardment of Canea. The real responsibility for this bombardment is threwn by the Greeks on the Turks in the town, who made a sortie, and, attacking the Christians, brought on a general oombat. Then it was the foreign squadrons intervened. The "Asty" publishes a statement that the British admiral has rewarded the gunner who succeeded in hitting and dislodging the Greek flag from the rock on which it was displayed. The blockade of the Cretan coast is now being enforced by the foreign shipg-with the utmost severity. No disembarkation of any kind is permitted, and the British vessels, and in particular the torpedo-boat destroyers, are ceaselessly cruising about. Owing to their rapid speed no craft is able to escape them, and vessels are continually being intercepted. Even the postal communications of the Greek expe- ditionaiy force with Athens has been prohi- bited. SITUATION IN THE ISLAND. The special correspondent of the "Times," telegraphing from Canea on Tuesday, says:— The encouraging effect of Sunday's memorable event upon the Turks is already visible. Yea- terday and to-day, both on the Suda and on the Galata side of Akrotiri, the Turkish cannon were busily firing upon the Christians, who have not replied, fearing lest they should b« shelled by the foreign warships. The outposts of the Greek army in camp at Platania were fired upon by the Turks repeatedly, but did not return the fire. Above Tuzla, in Suda Bay, fighting has been going on all day, but no details are as yet to hand. I visited the in- surgents' outposts at the Convent of the Pro- phet Elias, above Ralepa, this afternoon, and ascertained that three men were killed and twelve men and three women, of whom one was a nun, were wounded. The havoc caused by the shells at the Convent of the Prophet Elias is visible. Shell cases and bullets lie scattered in all directions, walls are battered down, and the ground is ploughed up. The fact that the garrison of the outpost only consisted of 120 men accounts for the small number of the casualties. A Central News telegram from Athens on Wednesday says:—Great excitement prevails at Canea, where the populace is thronging the streets. The Turkish soldiers have since dawn been firing almost uninterruptedly on the Chris- tians, in the hope that they will return the fire and thus cause a renewal of the bombard- ment. The mixed detachments in the town continue powerless to check the prevalent state of complete anarchy and to restore order. PALACE DESTROYED BY FIRE. A Reuter's telegram from Canea on Wed- nesday (three n.m.) says:—A fire broke out in the Palace at three o'clock this morning, and the big wooden building, which is close to the Greek Consulate, was speedily a mass of flame. Pumps and hose were Quickly landed from the men-of-war, and the efforts of the foreign blue- jackets to arrest the progress of the fire were successful. As a fire broke out towards the same hour in another part of the town, sus pdcions of incendiarism were aroused. Some Mussulmans were arrested by the Turkish authorities, but were soon released. The present condition of affairs in Canea causes some anxiety. The Mussulman populace is armed and excited. The Turks have to-day been parading the streets full of indignation at the news from Selino, where their co-religionists are besieged, and the Benghazi Arabs threaten to burn the whole town down, accusing the Beys of having deserted them. The sugges- tion of the Consuls who went to Selino, that a mixed force should be landed there from the foreign warships, in order to secure a retreat for the beleaguered Mussulmans towards Thesra, has not been adopted. The number of Marines available is insufficient, in view of the large force of insurgents in the field. The besieged are stated to number 2,500 persons, And consequently fresh complications might easily arise. There seems to be small hope of bringing about a reconciliation between Mus- sulmans and Christians. In the circumstances the admirals have decided to confine their, action to the despatch of warships to Selino with the object of exercising moral influence on the two contending parties. Colonel Yassos and the insurgents have given up the idea of attacking Canea, in view of the presence of the men-of-war: but attacks continue at other points. The insurgents, descending into the plain behind the Convent of Chrvsopighi, are setting fire to the property of Mussulmans. The admiraSs have decided to distribute among the people of all the coast towns and villages pro- clamations explaining the reason of their vessels' presence and exhorting them to be tranquil. EXCITEMENT AT ATHENS. The special correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle," wiring from Athens on Monday night, says:—The news of the bombardment of the insurgents by the Powers and the kill- ing of a number of Christians has aroused wild excitement here. The newspapers print the words "The first shot was fired by an English ship" in large capitals. One headline says, "Ail shells for Christians." The resignation of the Minister of War, Colonel Smolentz, is imminent, on the ground of his incapacity to handle the situation. At this moment 8,000 people are gathered before the palace shouting, "Vive la Guerra!" As they passed my window a flag was thrust into the hands of a priest, who then led the frenzied crowd. Not finding the King, they are moving towards the Chamber of Deputies. The Parliamentary opposition has some- thing to do with these demonstrations, but it is impossible to exaggerate the intensity of the national feeling. Let England remember the possibility that France and Russia may finally use their good offices on behalf of Greece; then they will appear as the saviours of an oppressed Eastern people, while England, whose ships and sailors have taken tha lead in all the coercion, will appear as an unsympathetic tyrant, deaf to the appeal of his fellow-Christians. L. Lord Salisbury's policy may quite possibly save this disastrous resutt, but let him beware lest the Dual Alliance fool him. I believe it is decided to call out three more classes of reserves. I repeat that Greece can- not and will not dra.w back. If she did within twenty-four hours there would be neither Crown nor Government here. Under the circumstances, Greece would regularise her attitude by a declaration of war, and force the Powers either to stand aside or disregard the law of nations. I have reason to believe that Greece will instantly declare war if Turkish troops should give provocation. Bulgaria is sending more troops to the frontier. A Central News telegram from Berlin on Tuesday says:—According to private dispatches frcm Athens, the excitement there has parsed all bounds in consequence of the news that the Powers demand the withdrawal of the Greek troops within 24 'hours. The situation of the force is hopeless, since the foreign souadrens prohibit the landing of munitions and provi- sions. Colonel Vassos has, moreover, been informed that the warships will at once open fire if the Greek troops advance. TELEGRAM FROM KING GEORGE. The Greek Charge d'Affaires in London has forwarded to Mr. Stevenson, M.P., the follow- ing telegram from the King of Greece, in reply to the telegram sent from the meeting in St. Martin's Town-hall last Friday:—"I beg you will express to Messrs. Bryce, Stevenson, and Atkins my heartiest htanks for the words, so full of enoouragement, transmitted to me, together with the resolution passed at the meet- ing, and which constituted a valuable assistance to the Cretan cause.—GEORGE."
THE QUESTION NEARING SOLUTION.
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THE QUESTION NEARING SOLUTION. ALL THE POWERS AGREED ON AUTONOMY. A Central News telegram from Constanti- nople on Tuesday says:—Inquiries in diplo- matic quarters indioate that the Cretan question is nearing solution, on the basis of autonomy, with a Governor-General nominated by the con- sent of the Powers. This plan is generally admitted to be the bast. Large quantities of ammunition and numbers of tents were to-day despatched to Salonica, for the (use of the troops on the-Greek frontier. The Vienna oorr^cpofnd^it of the "Daily Chronicle." telegraphing on Monday night, says-—It is stated in diplomatic circles here that all the commanders in Cretan waters have been newly advised not to suffer any action against international law. Yesterday's bom- bardment is described as the beginning of stiii mora energotic proceedings against Greece. Russia and all the other Powers support Lord Salisbury's view, that the amplest autonomy should be secured to Crete. On the other hand, Russia sides with Germany in the view that any acts defying uitarnatiomS. law should be mercilessly suppressed. A Reuter's telegram from Vienna on Tues- day says:—Baron von MarschaAl's statement in the Reichstag yesterday explaining the position taken up by the German Government in the Cretan question has been received with great satisfaction by the Vienna press. The aemi-offipial "Fremqenblatt," commenting upon the speech, aavs:—"The diplomatic situation appears to be that the Great Powers are nearing each other more and more in their views regard- ing both the future organisation of Crete and the necessity of restraining Greek action. Lord Salisbury's, as well as Baron von Marsohall's, standpoint niaets with universal appreciation. From the various statements made, it is apparent that Lord Salisbury's proposal, although not explicitly, has, at all events, been implicitly, acceptec1. In ihis manner the way been payed for a complete agreement in the new phase of the Cretan question." A Central News telegram from Vienna on Wednesday gays:—Russia, acting with Austria and Germany, has by a circidar note invited the Powers to demand from the Sultan a man- date for the Powers jointly to pacify Crete and to organise the autonomy of the island, main- taining a.t the same time the integrity of the Turkish Empire. The assent of the Powers and of Turkey having been obtained, the Powers will call upon Greece to evacuate the island,
DEBATE IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.
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DEBATE IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. In the House of Commons on Monday, Mr. CURZON, interrogated by Sir Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett, said the Government did not think 'there would be any advantage in proposing a Commission to inquire into the massacres recently perpetrated in Crete. As to the fate of the Mussulman inhabitants of the interior of the island, he desired to inform the House that the Government had received a reply to the telegram he alluded to a few days ago. The reply was that the British vice- consuls at Canea and Retimo reported tha.t no Mussulmans and Turkish troops were located in their districts. In reply to another question by Sir Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett, Mr. Curzoa. said though Canea and Retimo were not in the iiterior information from the interior was sent to them. Mr. Curzon informed Mr. Stevenson that the proclamation issued by Colonel Vassos, who was in command of the Greek troops in Crete, promised, amongst other things, peace to the inhabitants of Crete, bat so far the presence 01 tho Greek troops would seem to have had an opposite effect. Her Majesty's Government considered it unlikely that the Powers would consider the desirability of dele- gating to the Greek forces the power of keeping order in the interior of the island. Replying to Sir John Colomb, Mr. Curzon said Major Bor belonged to the Royal Marine Artillery. His appointment as commandant of the Cretan gendarmerie was proposed, with the approval of all parties in the island, by the International Commission, but did net meet with the unani- mous assent of the Powers. Pending the appointment of another officer, who should not be chosen from subjects of any of the Great Powers, Major Bor was asked to undertake the duties of the post provisionally. He accepted, and arrived on the 6th inst. at Canea, where he acts under the direction of the Turkish authorities. Sir E. ASHMEAD-BARTLETT: What Great Power opposed the appointment of Major Bor? Mr. CURZON: I do not think there is any secret about it. I have stated before that the appointment was opposed by Russia. Replying to Mr. Dillon, Mr. CURZON said her Majesty's Consul reported by telegraph that on first hearing of the story that Christians had been roasted alive at Canea he went, with Mr. Alvarez, the British delegate on the Judicial Commission, to the bakery where the outrage was alleged to have taken place. They carefully examined the ruins, but could find no trace of dead bodies inside or outside the oven. Four bakers' apprentices who were said to have perished in another bakery were subsequently found alive: (Laughter.) Mr. BRYCE: I beg to ask the Under Secre- tary for Foreign Affairs whether it is true, as stated in to-day's newspapers, that the Cretan forces have been fired upon by the united Powers, and whether it is true that a Turkish transport carrying troops had been escorted by a British torpedo-boat from one portion of the island to another. Mr. CURZON: Since I came into the House I have received notice of quite a number of questions nearly all relating to this topic— (hear, hear)—and I hope the reply that I give to the ri 'hi hon. gentleman will be regarded as my answer to other hon. members. My information is rot to the effect that there has been any attack or bombardment of the Greek forces in Crete. The insurgents outside Canea, in spite of the injunctions from the admirals who, under the order3 of their respective Govern- ments, have made themselves responsible for the peace of Canea, renewed their attack on the south-east part of the town yesterday. In these circumstances the international squadron had no choice but to prevent by force this proceeding being oontinued-("No," and cries of "Shame")—which they accordinglv did. (Renewed cries of "Shams.") The firmer lasted but a few minutee. Aa regards the Turkish transport as to which the right hon. gentleman asks, I have no information. ADJOURNMENT MOVED. Mr. LABOUCHERE, who was received with cheers, asked leave to move the adjournment of the House in order to call attention to a matter of urgent pubJio importance, namely, the firing on Greek* forces by her Majesty's ships. Mr. BALFOUR: Not Greek forces. On the point of order, may I ask whether, when the Undar Secretary for Foreign Affairs haa stated that taere has been no firing on Greek forces, the motion is in order in its present form? Mr. LABOUCHERE: I contend that the forces upon whom the international fleet fired were Greek forces. The SPEAKER: It might be changed by substituting "insurgent" for "Greek," but I do not think the change is necessary. The question was then put whether the hon. member had the requisite support, and nearly all the members on the Opposition side, including all the occupants on the Front Bench, rose in their places. Mr. LABOUCHERE said that a few days ago a maticn for adjournment was moved for the purpose of oadling attention to what was going on in Crete, as to which most of them entertained the profoundest distrust, and they were told that no reply could be given. They were told that they must take very great care, as tho least mistake might lead to a great war in Europe. He did not believe in the bug- bear of these great wars. but they had informa- tion this morning, which had been confirmed by the Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, that the international fleet, with the British ships in the front—^oatters)—had fired upon certain Greek forces, as he contended they were. In any case, they were Cretans fighting for independence, and it mattered not whether they were or were not aided by the forces of the kingdom of Greece. It had been said that her Majesty's Government did not wish to interfere, but .tey had taken possession of three towns in Crete, and they represented that thoy fired when they found that the Cretans would not recognise that occupation. The whole of Crete, with the exception of those three towns, was in the hands of the Cri/tans. In those three towns there were Turkish garri- sons, and they had frequently waged war against the insurgents, and bten beaten back to those towns. Was it surprising that the Cretans should not wish to put an end to that state of things? (Cheers.) He wished the Home Secretary to explain on what possible ground we had interfered by the landing1 of marines in those towns except for the benefit of the Turks. Those towns would have been taken if the Great Powers had not interfered. and now they learnt that, not content with holding those towns, the English fleet had fired upon the insurgents when they were attack- ing, not those towns, but outposts, and slaughtered a number of Greeks, and driven back the force. It was time that the Liberal party should speak out. (Loud cheers.) They were told that they were not to make questions of foreign affairs party questions, but they made this a national question. (Loud cheers.) They believed that the people of England, rightly or wrongly, were determined that this country ought not to interfere in any way, diplomati- cally or by force of arms, in favour of the Turks in any part of the Turkish Empire. (Cheers.) He had moved the adjournment in order to give the Leader of the House the opportunity of explaining what was going on, but it was enough for him that this atrocious wickedness had been committed, and if he could find one teller to go with him he would carry this to a division, in order that, though they might be in a minority in that House, this country might understand that they would do their utmost to prevent as far as they could any further action on behalf of that miserable cur, that foul blot upon civilisa.tion, the Sultan of Turkey. (Cheers.) The SPEAKER reminded the hon. gentle- man that the rules of the House required that language other than respectful should not be used towards the Sovereigns of foreign States. Mr. LABOUCHERE was quite aware of the rule, but was carried away by the statements of Mr. Gladstone and others. Mr. DILLON seconded the motion. The House had been too silent, and the result was that an outrage had been committed by the guns of her Majesty's ships being turned upon those men who, after centuries of oppression, were risking their lives for freedom. They were gallantly driving the Turks before them, but the Turks were under the protection of the flags of Europe. These troops were not attacking Canea, but fighting against Turkish troops who, under the protection of the Powers of Europe, had been sallying forth and attacking the Greeks. What had occurred would be regarded as an outrage, not only by the people of England, but bv the people of Europe. The diplomatists, thank God, would not have it all their own way. The concert of Europe did nothing to protect one woman or child in Crete till their hand was forced by the gallantry of the Greek nation. They were told that the Powere of Europe had undertaken at the eleventh hour the duty of maintaining peace and order, but, as far as could be judged, the fogras of England were ranged on the side of Turkey. The situation in (jjuiea mm? vaa that the British forces were acting as the allies of the Turks and the enemies of Greece. After reading the newspaper telegram describing the operations in which the British ships took part, and which he characterised as scandalous and disgusting, the hon. gentleman dwelt upon the fact that after the Cretans retired the Turks were allowed to fire, and expressed a. hope that they should at least have a contradiction to this statement from the Under Secretary. He had that day asked thfe UndleT Secretary a question as to the truth of a report that during the burning of Canea nve Christians were roasted alive in an oven— The SPEAKER, interfering, ruled that the hon. member could not disouss this question. The point raised by the motion was one of general policy. Mr. DILLON said that he was arguing that the Powers were ineffective in protecting life and property in Crete, and that they had, therefore, no right to prevent the Greek troops from restormg order. (Hear, hear.) What was the present internationafl position ? Was England at war with Greece ? If not. what right had jour ships to fire on the forces of Greece ? (Hear, 'hear.) If Greece had violated international law she had done this in the cause of freedom; but the English Government were violating inter- national Jaw in support of Turkish tyranny and outrage. (Hear, hear.) Mr. BALFOUR said that those who. like the mover and seconder of the motion, poured con- tempt on the assertion that the present Euro- pean situation gave cause for the most anxious consideration must be blind to the most obvious facta of contemporary history. There had been many. periods during which Europe was anxiously watching the ambition of one Great Power or another, not knowing whether it was or was not intending to precipitate warlike operations for some selfish purposes of its own; but at present there was absolute unanimity amongst the Powers to avoid anything in the naitrre of war; and, surely, when we found the masters of colossal armaments were moved bv the deepest anxiety that war shoulid not be declared, it was not even for great international authorities like the mem hers for Mavo and Northampton—("OhI oh!")—to say that such fears were illusory and the creation of a dis- turbed brain. (Hear, hear.) The fears which were entertained by every responsible statesman in Europe were not to be thrust aside bocause these members deemed them illusory. (Hear, hear.) They were, however, concerned, not only with the peace of Europe, but with that of Crete and its future government. The hon. members appeared to think that the action of the Greeks had been entirely in the direction of saving life and property, and that the action of the Powers had failed to secure either of these great ends. But the troth was that the action of the international forces had not been ineffec- tual, while the action of the Greek forces had not been marked with success in this direction. Those who desired the security of life and pro- perty in Crete were bound to regard the security of thellftwa and property of the Moham- medans of Crete not less than those of the Christians. Both should be equally eacred, and we ought to do all we could, not for one party, but for both. (Hear, hear.) Was he to understand that either that House or the country was of opinion that when a town was occupied by a force representing the Groat Powers, who made themselves responsible for its peace and order, and that town was menaced by insurgents outside, the Great Powers were to fold thpir arms and sail away? (Cheers.) Whatever might be their views on other points, he thought this elementary proposition might be agreed to by both sides of the House, tha-t when the Great Powers had occupied a town and made themselves responsible for its peace they oould not tolerate interference from any ontMdE- quarter. (Hear, hoor.) As to the aMeged firing by the Turks upon the retiring Cretans, the Government had no information. He now came to the question as to what was to be the future of Crete. On that point he was bound to speak with the utmost reserve. Hon. members opposite argued that any reforms in the government of Crete which might be extorted from Turkey, although looking well on paper, might share the fate of those which been* previously extorted. Her Majesty's Government entirely felt the force of that argu- ment. They reoognised that to leave Crete in a condition in which it would rest with the Turkish Government to .upset by its own will the good work that Europe had attempted to accomplish would be contrary to the inter- national duty which they had taken upon them- selves. He hoped the hon. members opposite woufld be satisfied by the statement that every- thing would be done that oould be done io obviate the dangers of which the Government were as sensible as they were. He hoped the House would bring to a dose a debate which he covSd conscientiously say would serve neither the interests of Europe nor of Crete nor of this country. The right hon. gentleman concluded by an appeal to the House not to render the task of the Government more anxious and difficult than it was, and to give them credit for good intentions and for an earnest desire to do their best for the Island of Crete. (Cheers.) Sir "WILLIAM HARCOURT felt that the time (bad come when the voice of England should be heard upon this question of Crete. (Cheers.) Th# right hon. gentleman had 111- rvited tfrfir Bileoee. and had pTMkeu of the com- bbstible etate of things m Europe. Yes, but it was because of that combustible stalte of things that they protested asrainst bombs from English men-of-war being directed into the midst of this combustible material. (Cheers.) What was the international pcwitioi which Eng- land now claimed to occupy in Crete? What were we doing theie? What was our object? Apparently the object of the Government was to maintain the dominion of Turkey over the island against the Cretans and the Greeks. (Hear. hear.) Why were bombs fired from British ships Upon the insurrectionary forces? Ho supposed to put down the insurrection. Had they, then, undertaken to put down the insurrection in Crete in the interest of the Turko;? Then why and for what purpose had 1 the Powers occupied the Cretan towns ? It seemed that, while the Greeks had joined the insurrectionary forces, her Majesty's Govern- ment had joined the Turks. Mr. BALFOUR: That is not correct. Sir WILLIAM HARCOURT said that he wanted to get to the bottom of the international situation. Then there was another question. He wished to know whether it was true, as stated in the news correspondence, that the British admiral had informed Colonel Vassos thai if he advanced into the interior the ships of the Powers would nre upon the Greek ships. (Hear, hear.) They were told that the Great Powers had taken up the Cretan question, but we knew what had been the result of the concert of Europe in regard to Armenia, and he thought, at all events, while the Powers were deliberating we should not take part against the Cretan insurgents, as we had been doing during the last two days. (Hear, hear.) He understood that the Marquess of Salisbury had sent a circular to the Powers to say that Eng- land would not interfere with Greece—and he should have thought also with Crete—until the Powers had come to a conclusion as to what should be the future of Crete. If the Govern- ment adhered to their position, why were they bombarding the insurgents ? (Hear, hear.) They had been told that if they meddled in this matter there would be universal war. But we were not going to make war. We wanted nothing. Why should this universal war take place? Who was going to fight, and against whom? (Hear, hear.) They ought to under- stand whether we were acting in this matter according to that old formula of a superan- nuated diplomacy which went by the name of the independence and integrity of the Ottoman Empire? (Hear, hear.) He hoped from the statement of the Under Secre- tary that it was the object of the Government to detach Crete from Ottoman rule. That wfes the only policy worthy of en English Government. (Cheers.) He hoped that that was the policy of the Government, and that they would adhere to the sound principle which Lord Salisbury had laid down. (Cheers.) What was required was that the Powers should without delay ccme to the determination that Crete should be severed from Turkish rule. and that in the meantime we should take no part in putting down the Cretan insurrection. Why was England, which was most Mgtious to bring this matter to a speedy conclusion, to be put for- ward as the leading actor in this transaction? He was disposed to support the Government if he understood it to be their policy to demand a settlement of the question of the future of Crete before interfering with Greece, but what shocked that House and created uneasiness in the country was that we should meanwhile appear as the active opponents of the Greek cause. He legarded the bombardment as a most unfortunate event, for it had placed England in a false position in the eyes of the world, and they must protest, as they were afked to do by this motion, against our being the foremost to take up arms against a people who were fighting, and rightly fighting, for their own freedom. (CSieera.) Mr. T. G. BOWLES said the rigti€ hon. gen- tleman had, in effect, challenged the Govern- ment to break up the concert of Europe. (Hear, beer.) He had no sympathy with the motion. but he could not overlook the fact that acts of war had been committed by British ships, and he thought they were entitled to more informa- tion than they had received as to the policy I of the Government ami the means by which they hoped to pacify Crete. Sir R. T. REID agreed thai what they wanted was further information as to the policy of the concert of Europe, which had hitherto resulted in nothing but bringing the concert of Europe into odium and contempt. (Hear, hear.) He should think that the Greeks had come to the conclusion that the concert of Europe had become utterly contemptible. They were not afraid to risk their blood in fighting for men of their own race, and everyone must wish that the desire of those two countries for amalgama- tion should be gratified. We had not lifted a finger for the purpose of coercing the Turks in the Armenian massacres, and yet the Opposi- tion abstained, perhaps, too much from inter- fering, because they desired not to embarrass the Government. But this country did not then take part with the Turks. Now, what our ships had done, to the indelible disgrace of the British name, was to fire upon these wretched people. (Cheers.) It was an unworthy and unmanly act to require British seamen to take part in. He deeply regretted that incident, because much evil would result from it in the degradation of the name and fame of this country. (Cheers.) Were the Turks allowed to fire from within the ramparts of the protected towns upon the We were holding tba towns, and we allowed the Turks to sally out from them and toiire from them, but when the insur- gents returned the fire, as he hoped they would continue to do—(cheers)—the great British Navy was employed for the purpose of repress- ing the act. No one would satisfy Englishmen, Scotchmen, or Irishmen that that was a worthy use of the British Navy. If we could not be saviours, let us not be executioners. (Cheers.) Mr. GOSCHEN did not suppose that it was the intention of gentlemen opposite to mas- retpresent what had taken place as a. justification for indignation. Of course, the incident was to be regretted. Everyone must regret that it should have been necessary to take the step, but time after time the insurgents had been warned that they were not to advance to a. certain point, where their guns would command the town. In the town were various detach- ments of the allied forces, and if the insur- gents had been allowed to place their guns where they wanted to place them, they would have commanded the parts occupied by those forces. Day after day the insurgents were urged not to advance beyond a certain point, and they had shown as much patience and forbearance as it was their duty to show; but the insurgents, in order to force the situation, disregarded all remonstrances, and attempted to take up the forbidden positions. The Leader of the Oppo- sition said that their country had attempted to put down the insurrection. That was a ridi- eulous misapprehension, if it was not a misre- presentation. (Cheers.) The admirals repre- sented that the situation in the town of Canea was getting more dangerous day by day, and it was in consequence of the advance on Canea alone that they were obliged to take the action which all must regret. The hon. and learned gentleman could not have read the dispatches or he would not have said that the Government of this country had not attempted to save a single drop of Christian blood. (Cheers.) Sir R. REID: I said you had not saved a drop. Mr. GOSCHEN: Then the hon. and learned gentleman had not read the despatches. It gentleman had not read the dispatches. It was said that there was no party purpose in this motion, but, if so. why these exaggera- tions? Sir R. REID: What I said was true. (Re- peated cheers.) Mr. GOSCHEN said that not only waa it failse -(Ministerial cheers)—that not even enthu- siasm justified the gross carelessness which could alone have led the hon. 2nd learned member to make the statement. (Cheers.) This country had assisted the Christians in many parts of Crete, and many a. Christian woman and many a Christian child were safe now who would not have been safe but for our interference. (Cheers.) The Government.had done all they could to protect Christian life, and when-ever they found it in danger in any of irne towns they had sent a ship to over- come the Mussulmans and prevent massacres. They had been absolutely neutral as between Christians and Mahomed ana, and had been anxious to save the lives of both equally. It was absolutely false to say that it was for tha Mahometans only that they had been acting. Pressure had been put upon the Turkish Government not to send troops to Crete. The Turks had been made to reduce their garrisons, and this Government had done all they could to prevent lamentablo outbreaks between the Mahometans and the Christians, who, after all, were all Cretans. The Government had done their best to hold an even scale between them. They continue to do so. and it should not be said that the intervention of Europe had not been to the advantage of both Christians and I.Iahomedans. (Cheers.) Sir R. REID regretted that he should have been the occasion of any heat on the part of the right hon. gentleman. He never intended to impute to the Government that it had not at- tempted or did not desire to rescue the Chris- tians. Of course, they made the attempt, but that tfiey had not succeeded was in the case of the Armenians absolutely true. Mr. KNOX wanted to know why the Turkish troops had been allowed to make sorties from the places held by the Powers. A telegram had been received which stated that neither the French nor Italian vessels fired a shot, and he asked whether it was a. fact that the sole dis- grace of this Christian Sunday afternoon's work rested upon Germany, England, and Austria. Sir E. ASHMEAD-BARTLETT said it was doubtful whether the majority of the Cretans would not desire to be left alone. The Christians wanted autonomy, and they wanted a Christian Governor, but it was by no means certain thait they desired to have Greek Gover- non; forced upon them. The truth was that the outraged, mutilated, and massacred people in Crete were the Mussulmans, not the Christians. ("Oh, oh," and "Hear, hear.") Mr. CHANNING considered that the House had a right to know for what purpose the act of war of the allied navies was committed. Sir J. LUBBOCK said the accusation that a stain had been cast upon the British name ought not to be lightly made, and it was not right to attack our admirals abroad unless there was the clearest proof that they had done something that they ought not to have done. (Hear, hear.) He earnestly hoped that the discussion might be allowed to come to an end. This was a most ciKtaoal momeilt. for Europe. Up to the present time the leaders of the Opposition bad adopted a wise and patriotic course, and it would be in accordance with British policy if, while negotiations wery going on, the respon- sibility rested with the Government., (Hear, hear.) Mr. P. Starhope, Mr. S. Wortley, Mr. Morton, and Mr. Darling followed. Sir H. CAMPBELL BANlNERMAN believed it would go far to satisfy and soothe the ruffled conditions of the publio mind it they could be told what the instructions given to the British admiral on the station were. Was he bound to do anything that the concert of Europe directed? (Hear, hear.) Mr. BALFOUR said if the right hon. gentle- man would put a question on the paper to- morrow with regard to the instructions he would see whether they could be given. Sir C. DILKE observed that this country was believed by the Greeks to have twice led the concert of Europe to prevent them from obtaining that which they otherwise would have obtained. The House then divided, when there was- For the motion 125 Against 243 Majority 118 The motion was, therefore, negatived.
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MEETING IN LONDON. TELEGRAM FROM MR. GLADSTONE. A meeting under the auspices of the Byron Society was held on Friday night in London in favour of the union of Crete with Greece. A telegram was read from Mr. Gladstone as follows :Cannrm my messages denouncing use of force against Greece. All good go with you." Mr. Bryce, M.P., who presided, said that the action of Greece had quickened tV movement of the Powers, and would have good resuJlts. Those present that night did not wish to provoke a. European war, bat they believed that real danger to peaoe came from maintain- ing the power of the Turk. Therefore, they hoped that the rule of the Turk might cease as soon as possible. Whatever other Powers might decide, let the voice of Britain at least. be raised for freedom, and let her hands be free from the guilt of prolonging by one single day in Crete, or anywhere else in the Eastern world, the blight- ing and desolating rule of the Turk.-On the motion of Mr. Herbert Gladstone, a resolution was unanimously adopted declaring that the continued existence of the Sultan's rule was a menace to the peace of the world.-Another resolution was carried expressing sympathy with the Cretans and approving the assistance ren- dered by the Greeks to throw off the Turkish rule. ANOTHER MESSAGE. With reference to the German proposal to blockade the Piraeus in case of the refusal of Greece to withdraw from Crete, Mr. Gladstone telegraphed as follows to the "Daily Chronicle" :—"Cannes.—Have no information sufficient for judgment, but detest the whole idea of using force on bahallf of Turkey, which I think has become an outlaw GLADSTONE." MR. MORLEY AND GREECE'S ACTION. Speaking at the annt^al joint dinner of the Eighty and Russell Clubs, Oxford, on Saturday nightt, Mr. Morley criticised the Education Bill, condemned many of its provisions, and declared that his party would offer to it the most resolute resistance. Replying to the accusation of parochialism made against his party, he eeverelly deprecated the modern glamour for territorial empire for empirs"s sake and expansion for expansion's sake. Refer- ring to Crete, he said it was beyond all doubt that the island had liberated herself once and for all from Turkish control. This was not due to the Powers, but to the King of Greece. The Greeks had driven the Powers to face the effects of the situation which tney had created, and in this they had done a fine service both to their own race and to humanity, which he believed would be generally admired. It was idle to talk of Greek ambition and vanity and thirst for territorial aggrandisement. The danger of the situation was not the work of the Greeks. They were driven to move by impufises for which they must be honoured. The situation was the work of the Sultan, who had duped the Powers, and deliberately let loose forces of murder and anarchy through the island.
ALLEGED ASSAULT INT Ã BAILWAY…
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ALLEGED ASSAULT INT Ã BAIL- WAY CAHBIAGE. At Southwark Police-court on Wednesday Thomas Horregan, 28, stevedore, was charged with assaulting Elsie Morgan in & railway carriage between New Cross and London Bridge. The woman, with whom it was stated the prisoner cohabited, did not appear, but the railway officials stated that on the arrival of the train at London Bridge at one o'clock on Wednesday morning she complained that the prisoner had assaulted her, and threatened to throw her from the carriage. She had a. wound on the left eye and a swelling on the side of ,her head. It having been suggested that the woman was kept awav from the court fcy threats, the Magistrates remanded the prisoner in custody, and instructed the police to endea- vour to find) her for the purpose of gbdag evi- dence on the next QocMwat;
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AMERICA AND SPAIN. DEMAND FOR WARSHIPS TO BE SENT TO CUBA. A SERIOUS RUPTURE IMMINENT. A Renter's telegram from New York on Sunday says:—The "World" Washington correspondent telegraphs that Consul-general Lee haa cabled to Air. Olney from Havan/nah that the Spanish authorities have refused per- mission for the exhumation of the body of the American dentist, Ricardo Luiz, who was found dead in Guanabacoa Prison. The guard alleged that Luiz had committed suicide, but Mr. Lee was informed by other persons that he had been murdered. Mr. Olney has in- structed Mr. Lee to renew his request, and insist on an immediate compliance. Senor de Lome, the Spanish Minister, has been requested to 86k that the Spanish Government should instruct its officers in Cuba to recognise true rights of the United States. The "Herald" learns from Havannah, via Jacksonville, that Consul Lee has sent an urgent request to the United States for the despatch of warships to Cuba. on account of the attitude of the Spanish authorities in the Luiz affair. A Reuter's telegram from New York on Monday says —The Washington correspon- dent of the "Journal" telegraphs that Senator Sherman denounces the alleged ill-treatment of the late American dentist, Ricardo Ruiz, by the Spanish authorities, and declares that repa- ration should be asked for and United States citizens protected, even if war results. Mr. Olney has cabled to Consul-general Lee that Senor de Lome, Spanish Minister at Washing- ton, has advised Spain to allow an inquiry to be held into the death of Ruiz. Mr. Oiney denies the report that the Consul-general had requested United States warships to be sent to Cuban waters. DR.a RUIZ'S CORPSE EXHUMED. The New York correspondent of the "Daily Mail" says: —Havanuaii reports state that Consul-General Lee has been per- mitted to disinter the body of Dr. Ruiz, and that a medical examination shows death to have been caused by violence. The face of the corpse is dis- figured with blows and sword cuts. The Spanish authorities assert that Dr. Ruiz com- mitted suicide, lbut the post-mortem appa- rently proves that foul play took place. For thirteen days previous to his death Dr. Ruiz was starved in a dark, filthy cell, and daily tortured, screams being heard by his fellow- prisoners. Consul-General Lee has not asked for warships, but demands vigorous action by the State Department to secure protection for American citizens and the release of thirty persons who are imprisoned on unfounded charges. Mr. Olney has responded by merely requesting the Spanish Government to inves- tigate the case of Dr. Ruiz, being determined to avoid trouble over the Cuban question, which will be left for Air. M'Kinley to settle. CONSUL-GENERAL LEE RESIGNS. A Reuter's telegram from New York on Tuesday says:—The "Herald" Havannah correspondent telegraphs as follows, via Key West:—"Consul-General Lee has resigned, and a letter, in which he tenders his resigna- tion, under certain conditions, is going by next mail. Mr. Lee decided some days ago to take this step if his efforts on behalf of Americans in Cuba were unsuccessful. He asked for authorisation to demand the release of American prisoners who were detained Jike Mr. Ituiz, the dentist. Such authority was not granted him. Since Sunday the Spanish warships have been cruising off Havannah, and this is regarded as significant." The correspondent reiterates that Mr. Lee asked for the despatch of United States war- ships, and adds that he is confident he can produce the full official telegram.
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SOUDAN CAMPAIGN. ADVANCE BEYOND KHARTOUM. Subsequent to the announcement made at the beginning of the session that the beneficial effect of the Soudan expedition will not be allowed to wane through inanition, but that an advance on Khartoum would be made at the earliest pœ8ibIe moment, with possibilities of an un- limited extension to the south oi Gordon's city, I learn (says the London correspondent of the "Nottingham Guardian") that the success of the advance will be made doubly sure by the transport, if necessary, of a large draft of British troops to the aoene of action. They will supplement the riajtive regulars, and will largely act a means of ttmvi n g the points of communication established as the expedition adva.nCl!8wi1h the baøe of opera.ti0D8. In any case, the transport of British troops could not have taken place for three or four months, as the rising of the Nile is such an im- portant factor in the advance, and now they have been further delayed by the critical trend of affairs in the East. CULTIVATION OF DONGOLA PROVINCE. A Reuter's telegram from Cairo on Sunday says: —-Mr. Garetin, Under-Secretary for Public Works, and Messrs. Dawkins and Chitty have returned here from an inspection of the pro- vince of Dongola as far as Merawi. They re- port that the cultivation of the country is con- fined to a narrow strip of land on either bank of the Nile. and to a few of the islands. The best crops are raised in Arglo Island, Merawi, and Old Dongcla. The two latter possess many lakkiehs, or water-wheels, worked by cattle. Palm trees abound everywhere, but are neglected. There is a. large growth of acacias, and mimosas furnish excellent fuel. iThe principal crops are maize, wheat, barley, and peas. Irrigation might probably be much improved ar-d extended by the use of steam pumps, but the present population is unable to cultivate more laud than at present, and it will, therefore, be useless to introduce any improvement until the Donjgolese, now in Lower Egypt and elii<here, return, and until some capital is brought into tho country. This, however, is not likely to occur until the fron- tier has been consolidated, and the risk of Der- vish incursions thereby removed. The present population is only about one-fourth what it was in 1882. Mr. Garstin states that a super- ficial inspection of all the cataracts north of Merawi has impressed him with the great superiority of thet Assouan cataract over the others as & site for a dam and reservoir. Major-general Knowles has started for Suakim on a tour of inspection.
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AMERICAN AMBASSADOR. MB. BAYARD'S SUCCESSOR APPOINTED. The New York correspondent of the "Times" says: —The Ambassador to England will be Colonel John Hay. The President- elect has offered him this great Embassy, and Colonel Hay has accepted it, subject to a con- tingency so remote that it need not be dis- cussed. It is a felicitous selection, not the less so because politics have little or nothing to say to it. Colomel Hay, it is true.. has had much to do with politics, but he is not a politician in the current sense of that word. Colonel Hay's training and career have been of an exceptional kind. A barrister by pro- fession, he abandoned his practice in the Supreme Court of Illinois to accompany-Mr. Lincoln to Washington in 1861. His diplo- matic life began after Mr. Lincoln s death. He was Secretary of Legation and Charge d'Affaires in Paris, Vienna, and Madrid some five years altogether. Under President Hayes he was First Assistant Secretary of State. He was always a man of letters, his poeme, among whidh the 'Pike County Ballads" hold'a unique place, and his "Cas- tilian Days" show his gifts for pure literature. Colonel Hay's appointment will signify, among other things, an intention to restore to the American. Embassy m London that active share in the transaction of diplomatic busi- ness which it had when Mr. Adams was Minister, and, again, much Later, under Mr. Phelps.
! AN ITALIAN RAILWAY SCANDAL.
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AN ITALIAN RAILWAY SCANDAL. The Rome correspondent of the "Pall MaJl Gazette 'writes:—Some time ago I told the 'Tall Mall Gazette" of the Italian railway scandals, which Signer Pnnetti, the new Minister of Publio Works, was trying to put a stop to. Now ptfblio attention is attracted by a. new scandal, which absorbs attention even more than the others beoauso of the persons implicated. For a line of railway which it was originallv esti- mated by the Government would cost B9,600, the contractor claimed £160,000, more than six- teen times more. Arbitration was decided upon, Engineer Toscano was chosen to represent the Government, Deputy Brunicardi, the contractor, and Signor Crispi was selected as third arbitra- tor. People innocently believed that either the Government was wrong and had much underestimated, the cost, or thaifc the contractor had made a mistake in his accounts. But the arbitrators dec-idfed that the contractor was entitled to £72,MO, thus taking a. middle course, and demanded £800 each for Signor Crispi and Deputy Brunicardi. and £480 for the repre- sentative of the Government, as a. reward for the cervices of those gentlemen.
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Ll03^ DANIELS BROS., THE QUEEN'S 8EEDSMDi, NORWIOH. ILIUM AU R A. T IT THE BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN-BATED LILY OF Magnificent for pots in the greenhouse, or for ing in the open garden. Deliciausly scented, hardy. Planted now will bloom splendidly during summer and autumn. FINE BOOTS, 8 to 9 inches circumference. Per 48. 6d. 6 for 2s. 6d or 25 for 8s. 6d. EXTRA FINE ROOTS, 10 to 11 inches dicumf«'eP^ Per doz. 7s. 6d; 6 for 4s.; or 25 for 14s. GRAND SELECTED ROOTS, 11 to 12 inches circuj*" rence. Per doz. 12s.; 6 for 6s. 6d.; or 25 f°r^~ ) All post or carriage tree for cash with o^S' DANIELS BEOS., TOWN1 CLOSE NORWICH. CHOICE VEGETABLE SEEDS. FREE BY PARCELS POST. 0 1 Our 7s. 6d. Collection, carefully arranged for supply of fresh vegetables throughout the? contains the following liberal assortment, tre* Parcels Post on receipt of P O.O. — PEAS, four pin's, best sorts for succession- M DEANS, two pints, including runners and 2ozs. CRESS, plain. 2ozs. BADISH, long and turnip. loz. 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