ave him any encouragement or reason to suppose they would
uphold him in case the matter was brought to an issue.

The Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria, having assured him of his
friendship, advised him, in very plain language, to conclude peace on
the terms dictated by the Powers.

He added: "The concert of the Powers is firm and united in its
decisions. Therefore I request your Majesty to take my advice into
earnest consideration."

The Sultan's great friend, Emperor William of Germany, has also
intimated to him that it would be wise for him to obey the wishes of the
Powers, and not resist the demand for the withdrawal of the Turkish
troops from Thessaly.

The Russian sentiment is also strongly against Turkey. The official
newspaper of St. Petersburg utters a warning to the Sultan that if he
remains obstinate, the Powers will resort to decided measures to enforce
obedience to their commands.

France has sent him a very decided refusal to interfere in the matter.

All this time Turkey has been pushing her war preparations forward, and
is ready to take prompt action in case the peace negotiations should
fall through; indeed, the Turks have already recommenced hostilities.

Two thousand Turks besieged the town of Kalabaka in Thessaly, the Greeks
defending the place until they were overpowered.

A great number of the inhabitants fled to the mountains for safety, but
those who were not fortunate enough to escape were cruelly massacred by
the enemy.

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The Powers have agreed upon the conditions for self-government in Crete.

A Christian Governor is to be appointed and an annual tribute of $50,000
is to be paid to Turkey.

The payment of the tribute will not be commenced until five years have
passed, because Crete has been so laid waste by the war that she will
not be in a position to pay her tribute until she has had time to
recover.

The foreign troops are to remain on the island until a Cretan militia
has been organized. This militia is to be commanded by European
officers.

The Turkish troops that remain on the island are to be gradually
withdrawn as peace is restored.

The Governor is to have the right to appoint and dismiss all government
officials.

The Assembly, which will manage the affairs of the island, is to be
composed of an equal number of Christians and Mohammedans.

The affairs of Crete seem thus to be happily settled. It is to be hoped
that brave