The Ultimatum of the Powers was written in two separate letters.
The first requested Greece to withdraw her ships and soldiers within six
days.
This has been presented.
In case Greece refuses to withdraw, the second note will be given her.
This states that the Powers will immediately use force to make her do as
they desire. This of course means that war will be declared.
It is said that the Greeks are not likely to obey the wishes of the
Powers, and that the King of Greece intends to refuse, and then to take
his own course.
It is said that King George has declared himself quite ready for a war
with Turkey, and that he does not intend to allow the Powers to tell him
what he is to do.
Greece is making preparations for war, has called out her army reserves,
and is massing her troops all along the Turkish frontier, expecting that
the war will be on the mainland, and not on the island of Crete. Greece
expects that should war be declared Turkey will at once try to cross her
borders and conquer her. If Turkey does not attempt this, Greece will
cross into Turkish territory, and endeavor to reconquer the various
ancient Greek provinces which are now under the rule of Turkey.
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