There are two forts that guard the entrance to Canea, and both of them are
being vigorously besieged by the insurgents, with the intention of
establishing a blockade of Canea on the landward side, and so keeping the
troops of the Powers enclosed where they can do little harm.
A late despatch from Crete says that the Cretans have forced the Turks to
flee from Malaxa, and have killed the garrison.
During the fight over Malaxa, the Turkish warships in the Bay of Suda
opened fire on the Cretans, with the hope of dislodging them from the
heights around Malaxa. The Powers have had the grace to be very much
disturbed at this, and have sent word to the admirals in command of the
fleets at Crete, that they may use their own best judgment about ordering
the Turkish warships to leave Crete.
[Illustration: The Turkish Bastion in Canea with the flags of the six
Powers flying.]
The admirals decided that the forts of Malaxa and Keratide must be kept
out of the hands of the Cretans, and so they sent word to the insurgents
that the Powers forbade them to attack either fort.
The Cretans did not take the slightest notice of this order, but
continued the attack, and drove the Turks out.
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