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1 FIVE CENTS A COPY. SUNDAY MOKNIXG, FEBRUARY 14, PAGES. FIFTY-FIFTII YEAE. 9 QUAY STILL IS DEFIANT. ONLY A SPARI GREEKS' It A8DED AHIIUHlTIOn.

SLIPPED BY THE SQUADROfl. WAJ1T TO KIM COlVIPETiTiOfl. as. a i 1 et tne vvnoJe 01 nurovz ALSO I.MEM) DEBARKING DIRRS AM) ARTILLERY O.N THE ISLAND OP (ItETE. DYNAMITER VESIVIIS ELIDES ADMIRAL HINCETS SHIPS TWICE AT CHARLESTON.

GERMANS TO ADOPT A TARIFF AGAINST SEVERAL COl'NTRIES, ESPECIALLY AMERICA. SARCASTIC WORDS FOR MAGEE AND FLINN AND TALKS OF A NEW 1'ITTSill Ri CHARTER. Ablaze Over the Cretan Affair. HER SIDE TOLDi- Senorita Arango Relates Her Trials; on.lhe Olivette. BROUGHT inPORTANT LETTERS! These Were Overlooked by the Spanish, Who Had Searched Her Twice A Congressional In- vestigation Possible.

SNYDER TO SUCCEED LYON. NAVY INCREASE IS OPPOSED. BLOCKADERS WERE ANGRY. TROGPS FOR THE FRONTIER. CRITICAL MOMENT AT HAND.

Alleged That Russia Is Backing Greece, and if the a General Turkish. because smallpox and other diseases were prevalent. Major Consartes was sent to bring them in. Surrounding the camp, his soldiers burst in upon them with wild yells, shooting as tney edvanced. Five fell at the first fire, two being women.

Tho otheis dashed into the shallow waters the lake, endeavoring to hide under the leaves of the lily pads and plants. The Spanish troops selected their human targets and eoolly besran shooting at them, killing at every shot. The screams and agonized entreaties of the poor frenzied wrc-tches were terrible. Some roldiers threw wn their guns and refused to fire. The offers of the Cubans to surrender were received with, shouts of derision and the butchery only Psed when not a head was visible.

Major Cpn-sartes's official reiort stated that his tnnent bad been attacked at the 'Jake and they killed 10 Ir.surgents in the ATht TAMPA. Feb. IS. Senorita Clem-encla Arango. one of the Cuban ladies searched on the American steamer Olivette, in Havana harbor, was seen tonight, s.nd rve the following statement of the search: "Before boarding the Olivette I was taken to the house of Inspection.

There we found a Spanish woman and Inspectors awaiting us. As I took off each piece of clothing she examined it closely. After this ordeal was over I went aboard the -Olivette, and while I was waving my handkerchief from the upper deck to some friends on the pier a Spanish officer approached me and told me that I was wanted In one of the state rooms, to "hlch he led me. "The same Inspectress awaited me, and aa I went inside she closed the door, after my companion was called in. Five of us stood in the one state room, while I had identically the same examination and scrutiny to pass through ft-s on shore.

,1 had letters, bti.t she did not find. 0Wm00mwi that foMowed. In ai! 20 Paclfieos, ffltn. women and children were killed. CUMMiNGS'S HOT WORDS.

He Wants the Olivette Incident as Told In "The Post" Investlfcati. A Report Next Week. WASHINGTON. Feb. 15.

Representa- live Cummings. of New YorkrTO-day tn- troduced a resolution requesting the sec- retary of state to give the house of rep- resentatlves any Information concerning the incident of the stripping of three lady -passengers on board the fnlted States mail steamer Olivette In the harbor of Havana by Spanish soldiers and detec-tlves. The resolution recites that the oc-currenee was described iu a letter- by Klchard Harding Davis. The resolution was referred to the committee on foreign affairs and a re- port is expected next week. Mr.

Cum- I mings said as to the resolution: "If an English woman on an English essel had been stripped by Spanish of- -1 als. as it has been alleged that an "'an woman was stripped, within 48 f. "nro castle would come down or Am would be made for it. I hours 3 Japan would have stood 4 some apo if the American gov- doubt even it, in my opinion, it in- it. Furthermo of manhood and tho ernment stands rith savage inhu- dlcates a total loV keenest sympathy manity." GOMEZ GOES TO Expectations la Havana to UecUlTF Aetton Soon.

HAVANA. Feb. 11. Rumors continue to spread abroad that Gomes has extricated himself from General Weyler columns and Is on the march toward the west. It is even said that he is near Colon, Four thousand troops left Havana on 1 uesday morning for Coon.

and parties of Castillo and Aranguren are Iril Matanzas marching east. General Weyler I fi y'0mmmm has left Santa Clara and is now at Placetas. The events which may happen in thV next few days are awaited here with in- tense excitement. An expedition is re--' 7' ported to have safely landed at Maria Con! a. on the north coast of Pinar- del -t1 Rio province.

I SMKDI.KV DARLINGTON ARRESTED IiivrstlKatina; Committee's Chairman Is a Candidate. DENIES PHI LA DELPHI A RIMORS. PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 13. Not waiting for the echoes of his challenge to battle, issued yesterday, to die away.

Senator Quay returned to Washington this afternoon, having first conferred with many a congenial soul as to how the right sort of a Pittsburg charter should be pushed through, and as to the proper lieutenants set at work to provide for and build a splendid new capitol at Harrisburg. Before leaving he again referred to the Magee-Klinn prosecution of Richard Quay in Pittsburg and naid: "The characters of Mattee and Fllnn must be pretty badly fractured when are compelled to prosecute Dick. Quay says lie will oe in narris- Se.natV.he reassembling of the legisla- burg reform bills will be ture. andsi I heir legislation expedited introduced aip5hLblc. He also took occa-as much as posQniors circulated dur-sion to deny the "egVhat his ioeal iicu-lng the oast 4S their favored tenants had fallen oar i.TiNl'T Warwick candidates to succeed I.lJ in Phlladelnhia.

NC" this "There Is flbsoliltelv wn Inilli trSV! kind of talk." be said. "I have i spoken to anyone about mayortUty candidate, nor has anyoii nentioned the matter to me. ti is a trifle too early to discuss such subjects In" the manner suggested in a manner which would re sult in any of my friends quarreling among themselves or with me. I am told that the name of Senator Andrews has been used in this connection; but Senator Andrews has no Interest, and would have nothing whatever to say. In a matter of this kind.

That In itself shows how ridiculous the story is." Among the most Interesting gossip that crops out in political circles to-day is the statement from West Chester that Senator William I. Snyder, whom juay has exalted to the chairmanship of the entirely safe treasury Investigating com-mlt'ee. Is a candidate to succeed Walter Lyon as lieutenant-governor. There Is aiso the guarded anouneement that Speaker Biyer Is putting himself In the hands of his friends with a weather eye cn Governor Hastings's No. executive shoes.

Quay would certainly be glad to havo those men In those places If the political trade winds should continue to blow favorably in that direction for a year or so. A SLOW DAY AT CANTON. Major MrKlnley'a Visitors Were but Nearljr All Were of Prominence. CANTON. Feb.

John M. Thurston, of Omaha. accompanied by Mrs. Thurston, arrived In Canton this morning from Zanesville. Senator Thurston's call was a social one and of no political significance.

Among the other callers were Dr. W. Webb, of New York, president of th Wagner palace car company and vice-president of the New York Central, and his ife nee anderbilt. They had a pleasant talk with Major and Mrs. McKinley.

I r. Webb said: "1 am not here In the Interest of Mr. Chauncey M. Dcpew in fact, his name wns not mentioned in our talk neither am I here for any for myself." Secretary of State John Palmer, of New York, wp.s here in the Interest of Stewart L. Woodford, of his state, for the cabinet, ar.d hoj ed to see him appoint d.

Booker T. Washington, who is principal of the Ttisk-ge normal and industrial istitut at Tr.skegee. accompanied by Prof. W. L.

Pearhorough. of college, were also visitors, but dil not ask for office. About of the Cleveland delegates to the Zanesvllle meeting of publican clubs can.e upon a special train and stopped in Canton long enough to greet and shake hands with the presidentelect. It is expected that President-elect Mc-Kinley will be out of the city for several days the first of next week. It Is understood that his absence will incdu a da- or two with National Chairman Hanna and other friends tn Cleveland.

AS TO DKI'KW AND LONDON. Doetor Says He Has Had No Offer. Itut Wns Proposed by Morton. NEW YOltlv, Feb. 13 "The man who would say whether he would accept an office like that of ambassador to the court of St.

James before It is offered to him is not fit to nil that or ary other office. said Chauncey M. Depew to-day. "It Is not true that I have been offered the post of ambassador to England, and I may add that I have not received one word on this subject from Canton. All that I know is that ox-Governor Morton has written a letter to President-elect McKlnley, proposing my name, and suggesting that my selection would be agreeable to the Republicans of New York state.

Of course, having received no intimation from Major Mc-Kinley I can say nothing further. "As to my resigning the presidency of the New York Central, all I have to say is that up to the present time such an Idea has never entered my head." KLKCTIOX AT MO ON A II KL A. Hot I' I tbt for tlilrrninn. With Chance Kuvorlnir a Democrat. MOXONGAHKLA.

Feb. hough the election takes place next Tuesday very little Interest is taken in it here, with the exception of the contest for alderman in the Second ward. The candidates are George F. o'Ehrl. Democrat, and J.

Fletcher Ni-hslson. Republican. The right is bitter, hut it is thought O'Ehrl will win. The following are the other candidates: Mayor, Fred M. Anton.

IVmocrat. and S. Clarke Wil-ot. Republican; treaur(r. Galen S.

Yates. Democrat, and Captafn J. T. Armstrong," Republican: auditor, James Hnurickson. an I Adam C.

Sampson, Republican. WILL CON! IMF. I.HfTl llltt. W. J.

Ilrynn, Who Is in fuicnao. Explain Ills Plans. CHICAGO. Feb. 13.

William J. P.ryan. who Is In the city to-day. said that he would continue to lerture as o-caslon required. As a.

rule IJs lectures would be given Uflr. 'a spices of leagues, organizations, which share In the receipts. In this way hjouid4.v assisting the silver cause and providing an lnonje for Life Dream of Kaiser William Be-Idk Annulled on All Side. ALLIANCE AGAINST ENGLAND. RF.RL1N.

Feb. 13. The declaration In the relchstag by Count Posodowsky, secretory of the imperial treasury, that tho so-called autonomic tariff will bo adopted by Germany has erented a sensation In commercial and financial circles, as it Is the general belief that such a t--1ft, at the expiration of the existing rr-ial treaties, will bo used as a rommWV-. whose comne- wespon Mi rwrV.ft(j the most, and tit Ion the agrarians dTavcn before against the I'nited ttete? IJIt'U. An official of the foreign office wii Joys the full confidence of Baron T5t schall von BielKTStein.

the minister for foreign affairs, says the new tariff will be prepared Jointly by the foreign offico and finance department. The first stage of the work Is just begun. Expert statements are being obtained from every port of the empire to get an accurate picture of the condition of the various industries and trades, especially husbandry, so as to fix precisely the degree of protection needed In each case. The new tariff, based on this Inquiry, will be parsed by the relchstag In time to be used ns a means of pressure to conclude favorable commercial treaties dating from Vi3. The scheme ni ovides for general and special tariffs.

The latter will be granted to treaty nations and the former will be used against nations with which Germany has no treaty. All the present treaties v. 111 be terminated, and there Is no doubt tht Germany's present relations with the United States and Russia will be const lerably modified. Their competition Is yearly becoming keener nod more but the government believes that with suitable measures In the sense indicated tier. many can largely protect herself by increasing the specbillz of her products and raising the quality of her goods.

Kalner Wants the Slronic. Emror William's nmerks at the pirltirr.rntary dinner given by Dr. Mlquel. the minister of nn-jnee, stronaly urglns that the strength of the German navy bo and advocating coalition of the Conservatives, Imperialists and National Liberals to rarry out this patriotic work, have been commented "I'M throughout the empire, and the newspapers out that it is evidently still the lift-dream of his majesty to make Germany as powerful at sea as she is on land. But r.early all the lepers.

even the Conservative organ, maintain that his dream Is unrealizable, and the Centrists, as th strongest party in the relchstag. ore d-cp)y offended et being omitted by the emiveror f--oin his list the nntSonal parties. The leading Centrist organ, the "Vo.ks itur.g." mj-s definitely that the ntrist will not support "such In-fiafed naval plans." adding: If the rri, hstag is fjr rejecting tlem. the will only put the government In a worse position, "i he election cry of 'New vessels and new taxes' spell a sure defeat for the gf err.tnent. Ixt the Conservatives unj National Liberals onsolidate.

They will stbl be pow erletis." Tin- Agrarian mouthpiece, "Pfut-Tli" alsj flttly denounces the icv.il scheme. It claims that the ni-t oiinl parties will or.ly unite under the tanner of Agrurianisui. A I rH mu Alliance. Articles published In the French prrss as ti the advisability of a Fr entente UKainst Great Hrltain are f-dlowed with much interest lu re. Friv.ce I organ, the "Hamburg Nacii-richten." says: "Mu -h as we like to welcome in the Interests of peace the choice of France in favor of Germany against llnaland.

vet we do not believe French politics will make nich a choice. France is ready temporarily to co-oper-pe with Germany In the Instance of the fr east or In the African colonies when directed acainst F.ngland. especially if H.ii-sla sanctions It. But we do not believe foe a moment that France, under any circumstances, would relinquish her hopes of recovering Alsace-Lorraine and gaining military and political preponderance In Kurope." li is announced that Kmperor William will attend the Stockholm expedition in the middle of July end take part with the Meteor In the yacht races there. Both Count von Mirbaeh and Baron von Mariteuffel.

the two uolest of the Conservative leaders, intend to resign their seats in the relchstag. The Prussian minister for the interior. Von der Hecke Yonder horst. Is preparing a hill to reorganize the Prussian municipal electoral system to deprive them ot" their present plutocratic character. To lie I'eimiotied tty Snrlnllata.

Herr A tier has replaced Herr Lleb-knecht as editor of the Vorwaert and since this change the paper has Jieen more violent in tone. Herr Liebknecht will be pensioned by the Socialist party. According to the "Mi'itar Woohcn-blatt" military bicycles have proved a success, and the example of France In forming whole companies of bicyclists will lie followed by Germany. The four hundredth anniversary of the birth of Melanctbon will be celebrated on February throughout the Protestant part of Germany. At the Berlin university a special address will be delivered by Dr.

Adolf Harnack, professor of history, and th best known exponent of broad evangelical theology in Germany. In Lefpsic. Giessn, Marburg. GoeUlngen and Heidelberg, as well as In other universities, the day will be suitably celebrated, it will also be kept In the schools of Protestant Germany. In the Berlin gymnasia orations on Mel-ancthon, of a leographical character, and pointing out th? importance of Melanctbon as a compeer uf Luther in the reformation, will be delivered.

Monnnient to Mel net hon. A monument, of Mtlanctuon has been erected in bis native place, Bretten. near Baden, and it will be unveiled on February IS by the Grand Duke of Baden, in the presence of a large throng. As to the unveiling of the William I monument in Co'opue. or.

which occasion Kmperor illiam is expected to make an important speech, that event will not take place until the autumn. Edwin I'hl. the United States ambassador, and Mrs. Uhl. will to-morrow accompany their daughter and son-in-liw (Mrs Thompson and Prof.

Guy Thompson, of Vale) to Bremen, whence thev will embark for New Wnlintl liolnii to Merlin. PARKS. Feb. 13. Senator Edward Wolco't.

of ColoiaJ.i. started for Berlin this afternoon. Rebels in Possession of All but the Larse Towns. TIRKS TO BEGIN OPERATIONS. CANEA.

Feb. 13. It Is report that the Greek torpedo Flotilla, commanded by Prince George of Greece, which arrived here yesterday, has succeeded, in spite of the vigilance of the foreign warships, in landing during the past night a quantity of arms, cases of ammunition, and 300 oases of provisions, intended for the Cretan insurgents, who are gathered in large numbers on the hilltops of this town. It is also stated that the Greek warships have the intention of landing a Greek colonel of artillery. SO Greek artillerymen, and some guns.

Tiie Cretan insurgents, after proclaiming their independence of Turkey, and the union of Crete with Greece on Thursday, formed a provisional government. Te Cretans are now in possession of a large part of the island, and are threatening the important towns. The landing of the blue jackets and marines from the foreign tleets is contemplated, according to report. It is reported that a Turkish ship, which attempted to leave Herikoun to- day was forced to return by a Greek cruiser. ATHENS.

Feb. 13. There is a change for the better here to-day. The people are becoming calmer, and the public officials are hetrayirg r-nxiefy as to the eventual outcome of the demonstration of Greece in behalf of tin; insurgents. It is now known that very strong pressure has been brought to bear upon King George within the past 21 hours, and that equally pressure has ben 'exercised upon the sultan of Turkey in order to prevent an outbreak of hostilities? between Greece and Turkey.

The latter country is understood to have agreed not to send troops to Crete, and the powers, in return. 4re believed to te restraining Greece from actively interfering in Crete. At the same time there is evidently danger in the direction of Thessaly and Macedonia, for Greek troops are being hurriedly dispatched to the frontiers, and report from Salonika say that the Turks are quietly mustering an array corps there in order to he pit pared for emergencies. Trie situation in the Island of Crete has somewhat improved. Desultory fighting is stili reported, and it is stated here that the Insurgents are practically in possession of the whole island, wish the exception of the larger towns.

If this is the case the union of Crete with Greece having been formally proclaimed the independence of the Cretans from Turkish rule is almost a fait accompli, and it is difficult to see how ti preexisting order of things can be restored without joint action upon the part of the powers, and a military occupation of Crete by the foreign tleets. In official circles here this outcome is not believed to le possitie. and there is a disposition now to quietly allow events to take their natural course, the idea be-inrf that Crete Is practically free, and that th- is likely to remain so uniess subdued by the Therefore the question to be discussed, it said, is whether the powers wiil permit the Cretan insurgents to enjoy their Independence and eventually aliy llumselves with Greece. CONSTA NT I Or I -K. Feb.

13. There is a disposition i'i official circles here to hold the powers responsible for any-thing thai may happen in Crete. The sultan has been prevailed upon by the ambassadors to r-frani from sending reinforcements of troops to Crete, and he, has pern assured that the powers have dei i l-d not to permit the landing of Greek troops in Crete. Therefore the who'e mutter is in the hands of th powers, and the sultan's entourage, at is inclined to believe that the powers may have a falling out as to the disposition to be made of the insurgent island. Real Hun ii cm of il Want a Chance at the Mimle Warfare.

NAVAL OFFICERS ARE ASTOUNDED CHARLESTON. S. C. Feb. essful running or the blockade by Vesuvius Thursday night the dynTnW ji nf is to-day comml, who ran th "ajfct- ago.

real mocnaae in war times au i- Her trip connrmed ttu-ir belief t.i blockade running Is still possible, notwithstanding the developments of modern naval practice, their aid of electric searchlights, speed ships, long range guns and numerous rapid-fire secondary batteries, all unknown during the last war. To add to the discomfiture of the blockading fleet, the saucy little craft actually succeeded in repeating her feat 'ast night, ruder orders from Admiral Dunce the Vesuvius early In the afternoon yesterday 1. ft the squadron ami steamed northward until she was lost to eight. From that moment everybody on the fleet was on the alert, every nerve was strained, and the hig searchlights sent long streams of light as night fell in every direction. It was all in vain, for about midnight a rocket went up Hose to the flagship and Admiral Dunce thus received notice that the little flyer was lying at anchor alongside him.

after having cut through the middle of the fleet of watchers. The blo kaders were much chagrined, but explained that the run was successful nwinr to the inability of the searchlights to pierce the fog. which lay thick over the sa. The Vesuvius will again play bide and seek with the squadron tonight if conditions favor the attempt. Meanw hile the blockade line has b.

eri strengthened. The big battleship Massn- sister ship to the Indiana, ar- riwd at noon to-day from New York anu was promptly placed on station, and mr- imjiiiiipi iiiiiiniinie, wnicn came up to the city a few days ago for coal, has gone outside the harbor and joined the neft. Naval officers on the station ar se-ilously concerned over the success of the Vesuvius in these two trips, and they have gln food for very dlsqul -t-ing thoughts as to evil possibilities In time of actual war. It is not so much small boat of the Vesuvius type eluding iurr n.MKi waicnnii vigilance and all of aids of modern science and disci pline. Such a craft could not Inflict much damage as a blockade runner.

it would not be able to carry a cargo of any considerable bulk ar.d value. Iut It stands revealed to naval officers that the VeauviuR, on hostile Intent, mlftht easily have Mown up any of the most formidable battleships In the fleet with dynamite guns or with a tor-i'lo outfit, and IT this is possible for ni' Vesuvius, it will be much more so for one of the tiny and almost invisible torpedo boats, not a third the size of the Vesuvius and 50 per cent faster. Hence the concern that is felt in the llect, which will probably find its outcome in revision of the tactics that have been accented from the foreign practice to govern blockades. The cruiser Marblehead has been ordered to leave Charleston next week, and It is understood that she will go to the naval station at 1'ort Royal to repair the damages she sustained in the storm she encountered on thu way down from Hampton Koad.s. The dispatch boat Dolphin, which al.io gave the fleet the slip a few nights ago.

is expected from Jacksonville at any time. The dishing, Ericsson and torpedo boat Xo. 5 are also on their way to reinforce the blockade runners. The pilots and old blockade runners are greatly excited over the maneuvers of the squadron. They are all anxious to be given the opportunity to take a runner out.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 13. The double-turretcd monitors Puritan and Terror railed from New York to-day for Charleston, their first cruise since they have been completed. They will be attached to Admiral Bunee's sqtiadron.

TWO GIRLS DROWNED. A Crowd of Five llroke Through the lee Aharon, In. Li e-Sa ver Almost Loftt. Feb. 13.

F.essie Morgan, daughter of Thomas Morgan, of Shenango street, and Mary Kvans. aged 19. daughter of Knot T. Kvans. of Penn avenue, were drowned at 5 o'clock this afternon while skating on the old canal basin.

The ice was very thin, and .1 crowd of five were precipitated into the water. Miss Carrie Lc-wellyn was rescued, and revived with great difllculty. Two others were also rescued. Frank Nichols made a desperate effort to save the two young ladies, but be was nearly drowned in the attempt. MOHE llltniSK VESSELS.

rive on the Way to Join the Fleet in Cretan Wuiern. VALKTTA. Island of Malta. Feb. 13 The British first-class gunnoat Harrier, the first-class gunboat Dryad, the third-class gunboat Blazer and the torpedo-destroyer Ardent left here to-day to reinforce the British fleet In Cretan waters.

The first-class battleship Ramilies will leave here on Monday for th same place. Latter Takes Crete UprjsiiTg By Julian Ralph. LONDON, Feb. 13. The last 24 hours have sensibly changed the European situation for the better, and it is clear that unless Greece intends to openly defy the powers there will be peace.

At Canea last night the commanders of the respective foreign squadrons got orders to hinder all naval action by Greece, in view of the fact that the sultan has abandoned, under pressure, the idea of sending- reinforcements to the island. The Situation Ja, of course, still critical, as the merest accident may precipitate an explosion at any moment. There may be fighting on the Thessaiian frontier, since to secure a diversion the porte has been surreptitiously urging aggressive measures by marauders against the regular Greek troops, who are much incensed thereby, and then it is quite possible that Some overzealous Hellener captain may fire a shot or land a force. To-night Turkey sent a note to its representatives in European courts summoning the powers to restrain Greece from continuing its provocations, adding that If they do not It would have to do its painful duty with respect to that country. This is a pretty straight hint.

The powers, however, will do a great deal before permitting the two nations to go to war. There is no doubt that Crete will one day fall into the lap of Greece, only the latter Is not content to peacefully, await that event, as Russia is in the case of Constantinople. The Greek agents are undoubtedly the chief cause of this insurrection, which has been maturing ever since the autumn. Large quantities of rifles have been imported, chiefly, I believe. from Belgium, and the islanders are born guerrillas.

Peace will never be finally and conclusively restored in Crete until the suzerainty of the sultan is limited, as in the case of Samos, or the island Is annexed to Greece. Greece, however, is not especially pop tilar in Europe, since the gross misman agement of her finances has embittered all In capitalistic circles, and it is common knowledge that the nation prosecutes ex aggerated claims and holds exaggerated idsae. Turkey, on the other hand, has no friend at all. Everything now depends the first place on whether Greece is going to obey the powers, and in tne next on what the latter are going to do if she declines. At present nobody knows, not ven the powers themselves.

All Europe is watching the Cretan fire work display with the greatest anxiety, a a rpark may set all Europe ablaze. Everybody Is agreed that the present moment Is the most critical since the powers intervened in Turkish affairs. The daring action of Greece in sending Prince George with a torpedo flotilla to Crete has caused a tremendous flutter in the European cabinets. Telegraphic dispatches on the subject have been flying across the continent between the different governments and their embas sies. Unusual activity prevails at the British foreign office.

Telegrams from the east have arrived in rapid, succes sion, and the Marquis of Salisbury yesterday had special interviews with the Russian, Austrian and German ambas sadors. The Importance of these conferences be gauged by the fact that Count on Hatzfeldt, the German ambassador. ent to the foreign office, although he fas in such feeble health that he was nable to meet the ex-Empress Freder- ck on her arrival in London yesterday. net nad to be carried upstairs at the foreign office. Almost a.

Declaration of War. The Greek note to the powers justifying the attitude of Greece toward Crete Is couched in such strong terms as to bo regarded in official circles here as almost tantamount to a declaration of war against Turkey. The note accused the Turkish troops of siding with the Mussulmans, said that the Turkish reinforcements meant a renewal atrocities against the Cretan Christians, and concluded with saying that it was, therefore, Incumbent upon Greece to prevent at all costs the landing of reinforcements, not only out of sympathy with, but as a duty, to the Greek population, "which has just solemnly declared its determination to accept nothing but union with the motherland." This menacing attitude toward Turkey on the part of King George, who has hitherto shown a moderate, pacific dis-IKKUUon, has caused considerable speculation. The opinion is expressed that Greece must be able to count upon the Rapport of some influential persons and trie tolerance of others, and indications point to Russia as her backer. It is contended that the close kinship between the two reigning families must count for something in the present crisis, and people aro asking what passed at the conference between the czar and King George of Greece at Copenhagen last autumn.

Actinic Under Advice. King George also had a conference with' Count Goluchowski when in Vienna, and it is stated that the latter -advised Greece to wait patiently, and In the future she might reap the fruit which was not yet ripe. Apparently King George, by the national feeiing in Greece, has been trying to expedite matters by a bold stroke. According to advices from Athens, llie -'excitement in Greece was so great that the king either had to yield or pack his trunk and leave the country forever. It Is stated that King George has admit-, ted that he had no choice between dethronement and putting himself at the head of the popular movement, and it is thought in some quarters that the theatrical send-ofT of his son.

Prince George, win the torpedo flotilla was only intended for effect, and as a means of appeasing the clamor of the populace. But dispatches to-day show that the passions of the Greeks are thoroughly aroused. Throughout the country meetings are being held, and subscriptions in aid of the Cretans are being raised. Dispatches from the European capitals Indicate sympathy with Greece, but the governments fear that if Greece is al-- lowed to annex Crete an uprising in the Balkans will occur and eiforts will be made there to throw the Turkish yoke. All the Balkan states except Roumania are ready to riee.

Macedonia, especially, is eager to fly at the Turkish throat. Arms there, however, are comparatively scarce, although a quantity have been imported recently. Nevertheless this will not prevent a rising if Grew is in with Turkey, and the whole peninsula will be Will Occur. convulsed into a huge cock pit- This is the reason the powers now oppose Greece's annexing Crete until the whole scheme for the partition of Turkey Is agreed upon by the powers. Several foreign newspapers are already discussing the division of the spoils, and a French diplomat, the Comte de Chaudory, today in an interview says he thinks that the collapse of Turkey is now inevitable.

Russia, he adds, will probably take Armenia, France will get Sj-ria and England will retain Egypt. Many of the continental newspapers accuse Great Britain of inciting Creece; but they adduce little proof to establish the allegation. The English papers generally sympathize with the Cretans, and urge the government not to prevent the annexation of Crete by Greece. According to the "Spectator," the Marquis of Salisbury, dare not, in view of the feeling in Great Britain, join in coercing Greece. The Horror of the Sultan.

The "Journal" says: "We do not believe that there Is any danger of it. Inland of Crete. The scene of the troubles between Greece and Turkey, whither Prince George of Greece has gone to prevent the landing of Turkish forces. But, in any case, the British people will not enter upon such a course of crime even to preserve the European concert or European peace. Horror of the sultan has gone into their very souls." The newspapers publish a list of the foreign warships in Cretan waters.

Great Britain has 4 battleships and 2 cruisers there. France has 4 cruisers. Russia has a battleship and a cruiser. Austria has a cruiser, and Greece has a battleship, a corvette, a cruiser and fl torpedo boats. The papers also publish comparisons betv.

een the Turkish and Greek, fleets. It is announced from Gibraltar that the British channel squadron is expected there next week. ALLIES OK UREECK. King George Favors Close Rela tions with England anil Austria. PARIS.

Feb. 13. The "Gaulois" to day, referring to the Cretan question, asserts that when the King of Greece was in Paris in November last he informed the French government that being no longer able to resist the aspirations of the Greek people, and being aware of the unfriendly disposition of Russia, he was compelled to draw closer to Great Britain and Austria. The "Gaulois" also declares that a sensation has been caused in diplomatic circles on receipt of the report that William of Germany yesterday announced his adhesion to the policy of France and Russia in the east. This has.

however, led the newspaper to warn Germany that France will not lose sight of the question of Alsace-Lorraine. GREEK CONSIL TALKS. He Thinks All Save Austria Would Defend Greece Acninst Turkey. BOSTON, Feb. 13.

In an interview with the Greek consul here, I). T. Timayenis, concerning the possible unpleasantness between his home government and that of Turkey, to-day Mr. Timayenis said: "It is not a new question. It was urged 23 years ago in a resolution, and Just when the thing was at its most successful point, the otfr nations stepped in and the independence of Crete was not gained." When asked how the oth'-r European nations will be likely to act Mr.

Timayenis said: "I think all but Austria will be friendly toward Greece." When asked particularly about England's attitude he said: "I think if Greece he allowed to fight it oat Crete will be froe. Crete does not want any more reforms; ne wants independence with Grecian help." wi ui.c$rw l3r, The Ki-foncrriuiMi A censed of A I lug for an Insolvent Coneern. PHILADELPHIA. Feb. A sensation was sprung in West Chester to-Uay.

when ex-Congressman and For- mer Millionaire Smealey of the Chester counts' guarantee trust and safe deposit arrested at the Instance of Mrs. Mary A. Burnett, of Malvern, charged with prosecutrix them, nor shall I tell how I had them oncealed. This last search occurred out 1 o'clock in the afternoon. fh Inspectress was -entirely ndiffer- "was her duty.

She searched my ll'l. II 1 A enf lVN.s. nne oems fflReor the ship fGVVabln. surrounding the the deck ariChen about state room. anNOCm- presumably the to leave, one of ttVXf mrwt hii TvN.but I disdained offer to bid me coodbv.

to notice him. AV1. the "The notice of expulsionSined island was dated January 13, I was actively engaged in the splracy In Havana and was betrayed by a Cuban who had been connected with that work. I had twice braved the dangers to visit the insurgent camps. "My first trip was to General Aguirre's camp, last April.

While with hiiu one week I saw l.OW splendid cavalry' horses, ily second visit was to the camp of my brother. Colonel Raoul Arango, who is but 23 years old. which trip was accomplished last September. On the first trip I impersonated a French woman, and while on the train I conversed at length In that language with the Spanish Gen-r eral who gavo me suitable Information. On the second trip 1 went as a country woman, and each, time ear ried instructions to th ramps." Senorita Arango brought important disjatches with her.

BUTCHERY OF PACIFICOS. Trn( 11m, Women and Children. Who Cle.l From Disease. Fell Into Spniilsu Hands. KEY WEST.

Feb. 13. A letter from Matanzas to-day tells of the cruel butch ery of a camp of Paclfieos by band of Spanish guerrillas under Major Con- sarte. The PaeiSeos were encamped near a lake. 1I miles south of Matanzas.

They were afraid to come into the oUv. INQUIRY INTO THE RAID. It Is nld Mr. Itbodes Has Doeu-mrnta to I'rmlnrr Mianinx an Intrltine of INDON. Feb.

13. The South African committee, at their first meeting, just held, granted the applications of Cecil Rhodes. Alfred Peit and Leon ard Phillips to be represented by counsel, and it also decided to notify cable companies to destroy no copies of cable messages between England and th" Cape of Good Hope at the end of Iti. It is expected that the examination of Mr. Rhodes will take place on Tuesday.

In this connection the old story of the Imiortant documents showing the existence of a dangerous Intrigue between the Transvaal and Germany, said to be In the possession of Mr. Rhodes, is revived. It is stated in Decemlier last, when Mr. Rhodes' country house near Capetown was burned, that a desperate attempt had been made by the Uoers or other agents to thus destroy important documents. When this was suggested to Mr.

Rhodes, who was then in the field against the Matabeles. he is reported to have laughed and to have pointed to a black bag which he had with him, intimating that the papers were safe. The mysterious black bag is alleged to have been the object of his continual solicitude while on his way to England recently. Dr. Jamison and the chartered company will also be represented by counsel at the Inquiry, and a colonial office attache" will formally produce the Cape Colony blue book.

A copy of the charter of the Hritish South Africa company will also be submitted In evidence by Mr. Rhodes. The evidence will deal entirely with the circumstances of the raid Into the Transvaal, and not Into the alleged maladministration of Cajte Colony. It is expected that the inquiry will last a couple of sessions. WANT TO CHECK THE CRETANS.

Knssla Favors Coercion and AsUs the Other Powers to Follow Snit. ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. 13.

Official assurances have been given In reply to anxious Inquiries, that nothing offensive is signified by naval preparations in the Black sea. The Russian government has issued a note to the other powers with the object of inducing them to bring coercive measures to bear upon the Cretans, it leing their dut thus to act. as they have taken the power out of Turkey's hands. This is more to show the Cretans that in future they must realize they havo to reekon with the powers and that they tricks upon them as -they have been In the habit of doing with Turkey, and that they will not be In the future permitted to threaten th peace of Europe periodically, a has been their custom in the past. Russia takes the lead in checking them, and asks the other powers to join her.

Troubles of the Jew nailer. BERLIN. Feb. 13. Ahlwardt.

the Jew-baiter, arrived on board the steamer Oldenburg at Bremen, as a second-class pa-'steenger. The "Tageblatt" thinks he will accept the 5i marks which other anti-Semitie deputies have offered him If he renounced his seat ia the 1 0 avers that Darlington permitted $1,300 of her money to be received by the in- tttitutlon December 2 iast, knowing that the trust company was in a stat I of insolvency. Ex-Editor William O. 1 Matson. of the Malvern "Item." son in-law of the prosecutrix, has retained Lawyer Charles H.

Fennypacker who? said: "This proceeding: is not froing to stop with the arrest of Darlington. y' There will be others in it before we are tbrouqrli." Darlinjrton. who was released for a hearing on Monday, said: "This spite work. I have never been of dishonesty. I did net know -the -trust company was insolvent before the run of depositors put tis in such serious straits." The guarantee company has som? tr thing like $600,000 tied up in Kansas City mortgages, and has had great losses on millions Invested in Kansas farms and securities.

It may realiae par on the latter if crops are good this year. It A ARO SLIDE A SPEECH. Principal Gnest at the Sheffield Press Club's Annual Dinner. LONDON. Feb.

13. Ambassador Bay- ard was the princioal guest, at the annual dinner of the Sheffield press club this evening. Responding to a toast to his health. Mr. Bayard said- that this was the age of the press.

If one profession more than another necessitated, quick, honest judgment, it was the press. He said he earn to England determined that ignorance, passion and mercenary interests should not come between the people of America and Great Britain, and he is now going back with the same spirit hich animated him -when he -came, having said nothing he wished to unsay or done nothing he wished undone. This statement was greeted with cheers. Continuing. lr.

Bayard said that his only taiw for regret-was that he had leen unable to Jo much which he AMERICAN IRON-IN GStrLAXD. Britisher Warns Mas''r" -That They Mast NVaUe I P- LONDON. Feb. 13. Wolfe Barry, rres-idetit of the Institute of Civil Engineers.

warns P.ritish manufacturers that they must wake up to th facVthat American castings are being- used -by the new un tunnels of London. Mr. Barry say: "A decade ago the idea of Amer- leans sporting castings to would have been laughed ftL st a fact. I io riot belitve thai me CnitcO States can compete: but. nevertheless, the thin edge of the wedge is a cutting one, a.1(j must be respected.

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