Finally, the only way for the Powers to get their fingers in the pie
seemed for them to call a conference to look after the interests of both
parties.

This plan was suggested by England, but Emperor William of Germany upset
it very quickly by declaring that Greece must withdraw her troops from
Crete before any steps are taken, and this Greece will not do.

The general opinion is that all hope for Greece is now over. It is thought
that she cannot possibly beat Turkey, and that in the end the Powers will
be obliged to interfere to prevent the Turks from overrunning and
destroying Greece.

The Greeks themselves do not seem to consider their cause hopeless, and
are preparing to continue the struggle.

The army in Thessaly is now under the command of General Smolenski, from
whom much is expected, for he is a fine soldier.

The army in Epirus is once more advancing on Janina.

The fleet has so far done little, and people are much disappointed in
consequence.

The Admiral in charge has also been changed, and it is to be hoped that
the new commanders of both army and navy may do good service for their
country.

GENIE H. ROSENFELD