For Peace With Honor

L."n3on,March 9. - The reply of Greece to the identical notes of ths powers deSlvered at Athens last Thursday and insisting upon the withdrawal of the Greek troops from Crete and of the Greek flest from Cretan waters was received here at noon Monday. It conforms to the forecast cabled exclusively to. the Associated Press. A cabinet council was immediately held, after which the Marquis of Salisbury went to Windsor in order to consult the queen. There was a scène of great animation at the foreign office. Nearly every ambassador called there cftiring I the day. The reply of Greece to the identical notes of the powers is regarded in official circles here as being of a most favorable nature and it is believed that the crisis will now soon be ended, as the Greek note at least furnishes a basis upon which a compromise satisfactory to all concerned can be speedily_ reached. The Stock Exchanges here and the boursss of the continent reflect the confldent feelinu and continue buoyant. The reply of Greece is characterized by four points. In the flrst place it is conciliatory in tone, fully recognizing the high aims of the powers. Secondly, it offers to withdraw the Greek fleet from Cretan waters. Thirdly, whlle pointing out that it is impossible to withdraw the Greek troops from the isiand of Crete, it offers to place them under the control of the powers to restore order. Finally, the reply meets the statements about the Cretans really preferring autonomy by suggesting thpt the Cretans be allowed to choose their own government. The Princess of Wales feels great anxiety regarding the position of her brother, KingGeorge of Greece, and instead of returning to Sandingham she is remaining in London. All the dispatches of the Associated Press are sent immediately to the princess. Canea, March 10. - There was renewed fighting Monday night between the Turkish troops and the Cretan insurgents around the camp of the latter on the heightg of Akroturi, near here, the position which was bombarded by the warships of the powers on Feb. 21. The result of the engagement is not known, but the Greek flag is no longer visible above the insurgents' position. The fighting between the insurgents and the Turks commenced again at 2 o'clock Tuesday morning and continúes all along the line. Communication by road with Suda bay is cut off. In addition to ordering the Greek vice consul to leave the island, Admiral Canevtro, the Italian officer who, by reason of seniority, is in command of the combined forces' fleet, has ordered the Greek newspaper correspondents and all the other Greeks to leave Crete immediately. A Turkish transport with civil officials and troops has arrived here with smallpox on board. London, March 10. - It is stated in official circles that the renewal of fighting between the insurgents and the Turks in the Island of Crete will compel the powers to immediately take measures to expel the Greeks from that island and to land foreign troops there.