25 JUNE 1870, Page 2

We wonder if the 2Ifemorial Diplomatique knows anything about it.

If it does, all that the British Government is going to do to avenge the massacre at Marathon is to demand an indemnity, which will be paid by the Greek people, who are perfectly innocent in the matter, they having tried to secure a decent Government and failed through Western interference ; and to sign a collective note, recommending Greece to adopt measures " to prevent a repetition of such revolting scenes." " John, you have committed a murder, but if you pay twopence and don't do it again you may come to dinner." That may be " satisfaction," but there is very little dignity in it.