New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-20
LOCAL GREEKS WEAR GRAVE FACES
CONSCIOUS OF THEIR COUNTRYs scANTY RE
SorRCEs-PLANNING TO SEND POOR
PATRI)T HOME.


PATRI)T; HOME
The Greeks in this city are looking upon the
hostilitles between their fatherland and Turkey
with grave faces They express unbounded con-
hdence In the ability OF their armies TO acqui'
themselves with honor upon any battleheid put
they know also that to whip the unspeakable TURK
every Greek OF fighting age at home and abroad
will be needed at the front.
So at No. % Roosevelts:., the headquarters OF
the Greek colony here, there are no enthusiastic
demonstrations. but an apparent calm determiha-
ton on the part of the descendants of the men OF
Marathon and Thermopyle to sacrifice their all III
order to join the army ut home.
The leaders Of the Greek colony are taking ac-
ton toward sending more of their countrymen 10
take part in the war James Patterson, OF No. %
Nadison-st who Is a political leader in the ia
Assembly District George Lekasi OF NO. IL Roose-
velt-st.; George Genorezo. confectoner. OF NO.
100 West northumberland twenty hfth-st' ana
Nicholas Datoratos Of No. 100 East One-hundred-
and-twenty -ffth-st. have Joined in issuing call
for a meeting on Wednesday night in Webster
Hall Mr. Patterson said last night that at the
meeting a plan would be put forward by whch
money enough TO send home all the Greeks VINO
wished go could be raised An appeal VIII prop
ably be made TO Greeks and Americans alike Tor
contributions no matter how small for this pur-
nose Hundreds II is said. will go If means are
provided One hundred and fifty Greeks will leave
the city on the French Line steamer sailing on
Saturday When asked whether an attempt would
be made TO send arms with the men. Mr. Patter-
son said 81 think shall not attempt to ship any
arms II would be unlawful, and we shall take no
risks.
General Botassi GreeceS chief representa-
tive in this country. had yesterday received no o-
c,aI communication from his home government.
He EXPRESSED the opinion. however. that the ad-
vance OF the Grecian forces had two objective
noints the capture of Prevesa and Janna, prac-
ticaIIv Greek cities which were ceded TO turkey
nv the treaty OF Berlin. With the capture OF PRE-
vesa which II not already accomplished yesterday
was certainly assured Consul Botass said. the
Crock army would have two opposite bases from
which 10 concentrate upon Janna. Prevesa ana
Iarissa and he expressed the utmost confidence
tina, JanIna would soon be in Greek hands again
The Consul does not believe that the struggle Will
he q long one or that the Powers Will interfere In
regard TO their attitude he said that Russia on ac-
count Of family ties. could not become nosVle 10
Greece and the people OF England, FRANCE anu
Tta1v were in sympa ny with Greece. Germany ne
recognized was hostile 10 Greece IN her stiussie,
Tho Turkish Consul in this city yesterday re-
ceved tho following message from his government,
which had been addressed 10 the Foreign MihiS'e's
In Constantinople and to other foreigners:
'"rhe Greek troops against the law or natious ulu
ui,hout proyoca ton. have crossed the iohilet az
GiTerent points and opened hostili'ies. telati0n
ba,woon ,bo two countries have been broken Inc
comma chief OF the imperial forces on . o,S
frontier has received orders to take necessa, sPs
70 defend our rights and territories the minister
nj Athens and all consular agents IN treece nave
received orders to return.