The moment the Greek flag was hauled down, the ships stopped firing.
A good deal of indignation has been felt that Christian Powers should
interfere to uphold the misrule of infidels, but the Great Powers say they
are acting for the best interests of Europe.
It seems quite sure that they do not mean to leave the Cretans under the
care of the Sultan of Turkey.
The latest news tells us that Greece has once more been ordered to leave
Crete, and that this time she has agreed to do so, provided that the
island be made independent.
Lord Salisbury, the Prime Minister of England, suggested that Crete should
be given home rule under the governorship of a Greek prince, and thus far
the rest of the Powers are willing to agree with him.
Nothing will be done until the Greek troops have been made to leave Crete,
and this may not be so easy to accomplish. Word comes from Athens that the
people are not at all pleased with the idea of home rule for Crete. They
want the island to be joined to Greece, and would rather fight for it,
than give it up.
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