There has been something of a lull-in the Cretan storm this week. The blockade of Greece, on which the Powers have agreed, has not yet been actively put in force and there are still hopes of a settlement on the basis of the speedy and simultaneous withdrawal of Greek and Turkish troops from Crete. On Monday Sir William Harcourt came down to the House of Commons primed with his quasi vote of censure on the Government; but it was so half-hearted and ambiguous in its terms that Mr. Balfour required an assurance. that it really twas @ vote of censure before he could consent to devote a day to its. discussion. Sir
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