supposed by some to be inspired,
has constituted itself the organ of the peace party, and confidently
predicts the destruction of Troy.

The _Ephemerios Chronographos_ has received the following telegram from
the veteran statesman Nestor: "Profound sympathy Achaean aspirations.
Bag and baggage only possible policy. Postcard follows.--Nestor,
Hawarden, Pylos."

March 1.

His Majesty and the Greek Fleet sailed to-day from Epidaurus, amid scenes
of great enthusiasm. Her Majesty the Queen and His Excellency Count
Aegisthus were both visibly affected. Mycenae is daily paraded by crowds
shouting, "To Ilion!"

March 8.

The Fleet is at Aulis, waiting until the process of raising the wind
shall have been concluded. Meantime, the services of the notorious
Klepht Achilles have been engaged. This popular enlistment creates great
enthusiasm.

The report recently prevalent as to human sacrifices is contradicted this
morning by an official _dementi_.

H.R.H. the Princess Iphigeneia has joined a Russian religious house.

Trojan bonds are quoted to-day at 53.8 (a fall of 0.2).

Later.

The attitude of the Olympian Powers causes considerable anxiety.

Tenedos, March 15.

Telegrams per Beacon will have informed you that the Powers have issued a
Collective Note to the Greek expeditionary force, forbidding the landing
of heroes and others. Notwithstanding this, there seems to be no doubt
that several demi-gods under Achilles have landed, and are endeavouring
to effect administrative reforms. Achaean newspapers of all shades
condemn the recent action of Poseidon in attempting to raise a storm.
Hector Pasha is committing atrocities.

March 17.

In spite of the known discrepancy between the views of the Powers, they
have issued a Collective Note urging upon His Majesty King Agamemnon the
necessity of prompt withdrawal. In view of his possible refusal, it is
understood that thunderbolts are in preparation, and Ares has been
mobilized. This action is severely commented upon by the Achaean Press
in general. The _Phaeacian Daily Chronicle_ goes so far as to threaten a
mass meeting in Trafalgar Square. Mea