The ambassadors have presented the Sultan with a rough draft of the treaty. It provides that Europe shall arbitrate any difficulties that may arise between Turkey and Greece over the details of the arrangement.
So far the ambassadors and Turkish officials are on the best of terms, and meet with the utmost friendliness.
But despite this fact, the peace is not yet concluded.
Germany has made a fresh difficulty by insisting that the Powers shall control the money matters of Greece until the war indemnity has been paid.
The Sultan has persisted in his refusal to give up Thessaly until this money has been paid, and to meet this objection the German Kaiser proposes to take charge of Greece's pocketbook and see that she settles her debts.
Greece has something to say on this subject, however. Her ministers will not hear of any such arrangement, and it was rumored that King George would abdicate if Germany's plan was carried out.
In addition to this, there is a likelihood of fresh trouble in Crete.
Turkey has been trying to send fresh troops to the island to re-enforce her present army. The admirals of the allied fleets have sternly objected to any such proceeding, and, learning that the Turkish troops are on their way, have refused to allow them to land, threatening to use force to prevent them, if necessary.
It is now openly stated in Havana that General Weyler is to leave Cuba as soon as it has been definitely settled what leader is to take his place.