The herald., 1897-04-19

gion and portion of the garrison
started for Volo today. 1t is noted that
the communication of Assim Bey to Nj.
Skouzes does not specify the particular
act of aggression upon which the Turk
ish government proposes to rely. 1t
is now certain, hQ~ever, that. Edhem
Pasha received orders to advance on
Larissa on the 10th inst, the day fol-
lowing the Hetairia's raid, but these or
ders were Cancelled three hours later.
On the 18th Prince Maurocordato
warned his government that the porte
was preparing to order an advance
without a previous declaration of war.
1t is inferred from these facts and al
legged in responsible quarters that two
of the great powers have urged Turkey
to begin hostilities, and the presence of
Russian and German officers with the
Turkish troops is bitterly commented
on in Athens.
ONLY A FEINT
LONDON, April 1S.-The Elassona
correspondent of the Times says: The
position of affairs seems to be that the
Turkish move on Nezeros is a feint to
draw attention from Milouna, where,
1t is evident, Edhem Pasha intends to
duNdI III lOlNC oii lSsb.' lHlef az
tempt will lead to severe fighting. The
results of even yesterdays fighting are
indeclsive. Accounts of it are biased, ac-
cording as they come from Greek or
Turkish sources. 1t appears. however,
that the Turks had the advantage. The
Greeks were partially successful in their
movement at Kayra. which was aimed
at cutting off the Turkish communica-
ttAt, Ca1D hn IL
fleet is expected Immediately. There is
no news yet of land fighting from Epirus
except that the invaders failed to hold
Krania.
Edhem Pasha is still in communication
with Janina. but the Greek forces in
Epirus are believed to be superior to the
Turkish
VONITZA UNDER FIRE
ATHENS, April 1S.-The Asty says the
Greek troops have occupied the citadel
at Prevesa, and 1t is believed the Turks
are bombarding Vonitza.
Midnight-The government has ad-
dressed a note to Aseim Bey, expressing
surprise at the allegations contained in
his note to Mons Skouzes and pointing
to facts proving that Turkey is the ag
gressor. The government disclaims all
responsibility for events that may now
occur.
The metropolitan of Athens has or
dered prayers in all the churches for
the success of the Greek arms
A great congregation crowded the
cathedral today, when the requiem was
sung for the late Mons. Tricoupis The
Crown Princess Sophia remains at La
rissa.
GERMANY TO BLAME
LONDON. April 1S.-A dispatch TO
the Daily Chronicle from Athens, dated
at midnight, says the Greeks have cap
tured Menexa after severe fighting The
Turkish losses were very heavy, the
Greeks comparatively light The cor
respondent adds: THE Greek fleet has
destroyed half the fortresses at Prevesa
and silenced the guns. 1 am assured
that the bombardment will be contin-
ued tomorrow (Monday) morning. The
latest news received here tonight is that
the Greeks have captured and held all
positions except Ana and Milouna along
the Thessalian line. l have had access
to an important document from an Eu
ropean capital, showing that the powers
have done nothing for several weeks, be-
cause they hoped that Greece would
either be financially ruined or soundly
beaten by Turkey. If Turkey gete La
rissa, she will remain there until Greece
evacuates Crete.
1T was Germany that urged Turkey
to declare war"
A Times dispatch from Elassona says
that the Greek consul is leaving the
town this Sunday evening under es-
cOrt There is no news as vet from Met
zosovo, but from Sarkos to Kalaterina
all the troops are engaged except the
reserves Hafza Pasha, who was killed
at Moulina, served in the Crimean war
and the war of 1877