538 WITH THE INTERNATIONAL FIELD FORCE IN CRETE, 1897. 
venerable. Please note the Battery Commander. 
“ Peninsula of Akrotiri outposts.” — This was the position of 
the outpost on Akrotiri, a peninsula which runs out to the eastward 
of Canea, from the outskirts of which it is only separated by a narrow 
neck of land. The distance to the Insurgent’s outpost was only about 
300 yards, and on the neutral ground between, the Insurgent Chief 
used to meet Captain Egerton to discuss the situation in a very friend¬ 
ly manner. 
“ Blockhouse of Perivolia occupied by tioops of four Powers.”— 
Here is an instance. The village of Perivolia having been attack¬ 
ed by the Insurgents because the springs which supply Canea 
are close by, a detachment of English, French, Russian, apd Italian 
troops marched on the village on March 29th. During the advance up 
the hill shots were fired at them by the Insurgents outposts. A 
position in front of the Blockhouse however was occupied, and the 
flags of the four Powers were hoisted on the Blockhouse itself. 
“ Discussion of Admiral’s proclamation of autonomy.” — Much 
violent discussion invariably took place amongst the insurgents 
themselves on this burning question, especially over the placards con¬ 
cerning autonomy posted in the towns. 
“ Battery inspected by Admirals.” — It was never thought ad¬ 
visable to take all the troops at one time outside the fortifications, 
as some attempts might have been made to prevent our re-entering 
them. On this occasion each unit formed up on its own parade 
ground. Ours was a pit in which were our mule lines. The Bashi- 
Bazouks invariably took much interest m our drills there, and would 
sit round the pit for hours, watching for an opportunity to steal some 
of the forage. They were not often successful. 
" A group of International officers.” — This is a group of 
the officers International forces in Candia with the officers of the 
Turkish troops in garrison. The Governor of Candia, Chefki Bey, 
who was also in charge of the town when the Turkish troops were 
sent away from the island, but not during the massacre of our troops. 
“ Returning to camp after the inspection.” — This slide repre¬ 
sents the battery returning to camp after a march out. It is how¬ 
ever perhaps more interesting as shewing the town from the landside 
and our defenceless position from attack from that direction, to which 
I refer later on, the upper stories of the houses commanding the para¬ 
pet in many cases. 
“ Armed villagers of Pelio Kastron.” — This is a group of the Insur¬ 
gents. 
“ British blue-jackets clearing out the Turks bag and baggage.”— 
The last of the Turks in Candia. The order of the British 
Admiral was that all Turkish Troops should evacuate on the 
5th December.! With their usual procrastination not a soldier turned 
up till 11 a.m. when orders were given for them to commence embark¬ 
ing on board the British transport Ocampo. At noon they refused to 
move, accordingly the Rifle Brigade were ordered to compel them to 
embark. This battalion proceeded to the barracks and escorted them 
