The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-12
THE MACEDONIAN RAID.
Movement of the Binds Part of II
Definite Programme.

Athens. April 11.-Noon. Accounts are
very conflicting as to what really happened
last Friday when the frontier was crossed
by the insurgents. A special correspondent
of the Associated Press went to Larissa last
evening Saturday. and ascortaned that
| the invaders numbered upwards of 5000
Among them were Amilcare Ciprlani and
his Italian volunteers. The entire force was
under the command of three exofficers Of
the Greek army Kapsaloupoulas, Mylanos
and Zlepestros. and four Macedonian chiefs,
Zermas. Develis. vrakas and sarantio.
The rendezvous was at Koniskos viii
lage near Kalabaka. The men were all
fully armed and wore the National costume.
their black fur caps bearing the badge and
initials Of the Ethnike Hetaira embroid-
cred In blue and white. with the words En-
Tonic Nika" crossing the initials in black.
On Friday monk from Mount Athos as
sisted by his abbot and two deacons held
a religious service at Koniskos. at which
all members Of the invading body partook
of the sacrament and registered the oath Of
the order Liberty or Death"
In addition TO large quantities OF am
munltlon and provisions, the force had 5000
pounds in gold. During Friday night fol-
lowing the service. the frontier was crossed,
the force moving in the direction OF Schuik |
While this movement was in progress |
second band, the number OF which is yet |
unknown. had rendezvous at Nezeros on |
the frontier. about thirty-fve kiometers |
north Of Larissa. and near the coast. This |
band was similarly equipped. had similar |
mission and took the same oath. 1t was
commanded by the Macedonian chief SIN
snikos. II crossed the frontier on Thurs
lay night. marching on karyl.
AS everywhere in the Vale OF Tempe, this |
portion of the frontier. the roads and
bridges are In a condition OF thorough re-
pair.
This Sunday morning the roar OF artil-
lery can be plainly heard at Larissa from
the direction of Karya. where sinsinikos is
evidently forcing matters.
General Makre and his staff. with some
OF the movements afoot. which
hey are unwilling to impart. left yester-
lay for the Tyrnavos. the most important
Creek position near Elassona. Four bat
cries Of reinforcements followed today for
NE same point At headquarters they de-
,lare nothing is known as to the raid and
Will say nothing as to the probable charge
against the raiders. However. some addi
ional light has been thrown on the sub
ect today by an interview between the
representative Of the Associated Press and
prominent Greek who is evidently In
lose touch with the league and its plans.
The Greek said:
1.-The movement OF these bands Is all In
accordance with very clearly defined
programme For years. thousands Of
ireeks even little children, on receiving
shilling. have been In the habit OF put
ing half OF II Into National box In the
.ause OF Pan Hellensm. For many months
[ has been the plan OF the league TO stir
III the Pan-Hellenic people by means OF
Irmed bands. Now that great movement {
las come In Greek history we have seiZoi 4
I. Our aim at present IL to get behind the
Turkish lines and TO stir up all our breth- I
en-. lo
"Whether or not Europe insists upon the !