Evening star., 1897-05-17
Turks Assault the Greeks Line at
All Points in Thessaly.
SITUATION GROWS MOST SERIOUS
Turkish Obstinacy Likely to In
voIve the Powers.
LONDON MARKETS EXCITED

LAMA, Thessaly, May II, 4:3O pm.-
Fighting, this dispatch is sent, is in
progress all along the line between the
Greek and Turkish forces.
ATHENS, May II, p.m.-The Turks are
also attacking Aimyros.
ATHENS, May 17.-FIghting between the
Greeks and Turks at Domokos began short
ly after noon today.
Greeks Abandoning DOmOkos.
CONSTANTINOPLE. May 1.-THE Sabah,
newspaper of this city, publishes a dis
patch frcm Larissa which says that, ac-
cording to the stories told by Greek ee-
serters, the Greek forces are abandoning
Domokos owing to lack of ammunition and
food.
SALONICA, May 17.-Eight Armstrong
guns have arrived here for the batteries at
Kari aburun.
Turks Advance in Force.
ATHENS. May IA dispatch was re-
ceived this morning from Crown Prince
Constantine. dated from Domokos at $40
O'Clock this morning, saying that the
Turks, numbering about 10000 men, had
appeared in sight marching Domokos,
and that the attack would apparently be
directed against the two wings. and es-
peclally left wing. of the Greeks forces
Ahotner dispatch from the crown prince
dated noon today, stated that the Turks
had drawn nearer and were then about
four and one-half miles distant
Immediately after the receipt of this Gis-
patch NJ Ralh. the premier hastened to
foreign legations. visiting each in turn.
RUSSIA SOUNDS A WARNING.
st. Petersburg Semi-OmcinI Press
Says the Powers Will Intervene.
ST. PETERSBURG. May 1.-THE news
papers of this city protest vigorously
against the excessive and unacceptable"
conditions which Turkey demands as the
price OF peace with Greece They declare
that If Turkey insists upon them Europe
Will be obliged to abandon mediation
Inc Novoe Vremya says that in the event
OF turkeys insistance upon the terms she
mas presented the powers will have to take
practical measures to preserve Greece
from the Dretensions which threaten her
national existence"
London Stocks Affected.
LONDON, May 1.-THE demands OF Tur-
Key as the price of peace, which are class
ed as eXorbitant, have made a bad impress
sion On the stock exchange here. Prices
nave fallen Ill all departments, revealing
tne existence of fear that political compli-
cations of a serjous char,ctar ~. %
Vene. ' '"fei
f"Wers to Demand nn.Armistfce,
CONSTANTINOPLE. May 16.-Delayed in
transmission)-The representatives of the
powers here held long meeting Yesterday
and drew up d note which will be presented
10 the Turkish government as soon as one
OF the ambassadors receives the necessary
instructions from his government. This
note does not deal with the peace condi-
uons, but merely repeats the request for
ba
not permit Greece to be crushed
AlthouSh 1t is assumed in some quarters
tnat the porte, in accordance with eastern
usages, has demanded more in order TO
obtain less, ii is pointed out that If the
Turkish government desired to bargain II
would not have formulated its conditions
officially.
The tone OF the military officials here and
elsewhere Is most empnaticaIly against
abandoning Thessaly. They argue that if
Europe has been unable to make Greece
evacuate the Island OF Crete how will Eu-
rope be able to force Turkey out of Thes-
sally?
The Campaign in Epirus.
CONSTANTINOPLE, May 1.-THE gov
ernor of Janina telegraphs that a division
or Turkish troops, under Osman Pasha,
after having fought for two days before
Arta against much superior forces Of
Greeks. has succeeded in inflictina very
great losses upon the enemy, and has dis
strong
which they occupied.
Gambia without Water,
GAMBIA. Island of Crete, Nav 17-Tbe
insurgents having cut the conduits above
the town. Gambia is now without a wafer
supply.
Europe VIII Not Concede TiessaIy.
PARIS. May 1.-THE Temps referring
to the peace terms demanded by Turkey
says
Europe cannot consent to the cession Of
Ihessaly. On the frmness which the
powers now display depends the success of
the whole scheme for reforms and the
peace of Europe"
Powers Will All Protest.
CONSTANTINOPLE. May 17-Au the
powers have agreed to protest against the
cession of ThesSaly to Turkey and the
abolition Of the capitulations
Greeks Hold Their Position.
ATHENS, May 17.-During the afternoon
a dispatch was received from the crown
prince, dated Domokas at pm. saving
that at that hour the Greeks We're stiIl
holding their position at Domokas
Inc crown prince was present during the
engagement.