men of Europe.

These men fear that if Turkey is defeated they will lose the money they
have lent, and it is openly said that they have been the means of
hampering Greece, until Turkey has had time to gather enough forces
together to crush her.

The people of Europe are indignant that the Powers are doing Turkey's work
for her in Crete, and making it possible for her to bring all her forces
together against the Greeks, instead of having to divide them as the
Greeks have.

The unfriendliness of the Powers toward Greece is shown in a suggestion,
which it was said was the German Emperor's, to blockade the Greek fleet,
keep it in one of its own ports, and prevent it from assisting the army.

This proposal was made after war had been declared.

Germany was supported in this plan by Russia and Austria, and it is said
that the Emperors were so sure of being able to carry their plan through
that they told Turkey she might send all the arms she needed to the
seaports, as they would be perfectly safe from the Greeks.

[Illustration: Evzone, Member of Constantine's Body Guard.]

The rest of the Powers would not hear of this, which was something to
their credit. They spoke so very plainly about it that the three Emperors
gave it up.

Greece is in a most unfortunate position, thanks to the interference of