Evening journal., 1897-05-10
ASKS FOR MEDIATION
Greece Makes a Written Applica-
ton to the Powers.
TURKS OBJECT TO An ARMISTICE.
When the Turkish Troops Entered Nolo,
the Inhabitants Were Granted Pro-
lection, Which Resulted In the
Greek Fleet Leaving the Gulf

Athens, May l0.-It is learned upon
the very best authority that Greece has
made written application to the pow
ers through their representatives at |
Athens for mediation. All the repre-
sentatiyes have promised in their re-
plies to use their best offices except |
the German minister, who has merely |
Acknowledged the receipt of The note |
from the cabinet.
The porte is inclined to support the |
powers. with a view to the facilitation |
of negotiations, but 1t declines to con-
sent to an armistice. on the ground that |
this would enable Greece to reorganize |
her forces.
As a matter of fact, Turkey continues
to send troops from Salonika home
ward, and it is probable that Osman
Pasha has returned TO COnstantinople
from Salonika. In view of both facts
It may be assumed that nothing seri-
Gus is expected. but the continuance
OF a state of war is regarded as the
very best means of Fastening the ef-
forts of diplomacy.
without doubt hopes have been rails
ed in Turkey that the Ottoman govern
ment might annex Thessaly and re-
store the old frontier of 1881, but the
step. On the contrary, he opposes it
uncompromsngly and win not yield
TO the pressure of the war party at
Constantnope He will be satisfied
with a reasonable indemnity and
slight rectihcation Of the eastern Thes-
salian frontier, such a one as would
give Turkey several strategic positions
in the vicinity of Nezeros.
1t is understood that Grece agrees to
confde her interests to the powers in
the peace negotiations.
King George Yields.
So great is the change in public SEN
timent that but little opposition is pro-
voked by the decision to recall the
army from Crete. King George, who
was believed to be unapproachable on
this subject. has finally yielded with
good grace.
1t is reported in official circles that
Queen Olga has sent a telegram to the
czar soliciting the mediation Of Russia.
The government has addressed a re-
quest to the powers to allow their ad-
mirals in Cretan waters to permit the
Greek warships to embark the troops
that have been recalled. The govern
ment explains the recall as due to the
urgent need of men for the defense Of
Thessaly.
The latest news from the front is that
General Smolenski Is now with the
Greek forces at Persepla where he Is
expecting fresh attack.
NJ. Skouloudis, the Greek minister OF
foreign affairs. said in an interview that
he expects many difficulties will be en-
countered in the peace negotiations.
The Greek western squadron has res
cued large numbers of women and chill
dren from villages along the Epirus
coast threatened by the Turks.
A dispatch from Lamia dated Satur-
day says that the Crown Prince Con-
stantine is still at Domokos. The dis
patch says that the exodus of inhab-
itants from Domokos, Lamia and the
surrounding country continues.
Greek torpedo boats still patrol the
gulf of Volo. 1t is probable that more
fighting will occur at Domokos.
Some Startling Revelations.
The Journal Akropolis publishes some
startling revelations. It sent a CORE
spondent 70 Pharsala to investigate the
cause Of the retreat from Larissa, and
he was allowed to question the MEM
bers of the dismissed staff.
Without exception they denied that
they had refused to carry out the or
ders of the cabinet. save on one occa-
remove some superior officers from theil
commands. On all other occasions the
staff was in complete harmony with
the cabinet. The ministers had indeed
ordered the army to remain on the de
fensve, but the STAFF considered that Z
defensive position would be most ef
fectually secured by advancing to GER
tain points. The officers positively de
MED giving the order for the genera
retreat from Matt and declared tha
they were not responsible for the abor
tive attack on Menexe
They explained that the retreat begai
with wholesale desertions from the di
vision of Colonel Mavromichals. facing
the Turkish position at Dereli. The
the panic spread. the staff was power
less to check it, and a reorganization {
defend Larissa was impossible. NJ. Raj
came to headquarters during the nigh
and begged the staff to save the army
With reference to che retreat in Epi
rus, the papers print the following ex
traordinary telegram from Colonel Bot
zari: 1t is a disgraceful slander TO sa
that 1 ordered the retreat My brigad
had advanced victoriously to the gate
of Janina. Why it retreated is a ques
tion for court martial to decide an
the guilty parties should be punishe
with death &"