The herald., 1897-04-11
for Crete which has been provided by the

| informed that since she takes no sac
rifices, she Is not in a condition to die
tate. If this is true, the concert of the
powers may still become something
more than mere name.
| In spite of official denials, It is believed
that treaty of alliance between Ser
via, Bulgaria and Montenegro is on the
eve Of conclusion. The treaty, however,
will require Russia's approval, and will
] pledge the three states mentioned to de-
fend the independence of their joint ter
ritory. It was this news which produced
| the strained relations between Bulgaria
| and Roumania, and led the Bulgarians
to talk Of retaking Dubrudja, which was
| followed by both Bulgaria and Rou-
mania massing troops on the frontier.
A RELIGIOUS WAR.
LONDON, April 10.-The Athens cor
respondent of the Times telegraphs as
| follows: The band of invaders was or
| ganized under the personal direction of
| Gonzos, a Greek of Alexandria. The
headquarters were in the valley of the
mountainous districts of Kellabaka near
the famous monasteries of Memora.
Most of the band, which includes a
number of Italian volunteers, arrived
last week by special train from Volto.
A camp was chosen and military organ
ization was then proceeded with. Two
former Greek officers, Mylonas and
Kapsialotonios, were given the supreme
command. Six captains were appoint
ed, two of whom, Zermas and Davelis,
are well known insurgents chiefs. A
large number of subalterns, two sur
geons and three chaplains, one of whom
Is a man of gigantic stature and car
ries the standard, were also appointed
The chplain is a priest from Mount
Athios. The day after the arrival of
the band, arms and uniforms, badges
with tha arms of the Ethnike Hetairia
(national league) were served out and
a commissariat GkTps Of sixty men were
formed Mules arrived for the trans
port service and on Thursday the stan
dard was blessed by the monks of the
Memora monasteries. 1t bears the in
scription in Greek EN- Tonic Nika," the
equivalent Of I'm hoe signo vinces."
This news has added greatly to the ex-
citement here.
NOT YET CERTAIN.
LONDON, April 10.-A special dis
patch from Athens says the invasion Of
Turkish territory by Greek insurgents is
believed to be the forerunner Of dec
laration Of war. 1t is added that in
spite of the numerous forces already at
the 'front.' two further classes Of the
Greek army reserves have been called
out.
The Evening News this afternoon
publishes a dispatch from Elassona,
dated midnight which says 1t is certain
the Greek invaders were semi officially
organized. The dispatch adds that four
teen battalions of Turkish troops are
now engaged in the movement against
the invaders, whose advance parties re-
tired but soon rallied and continued the
night.
The Turkish troops are Albanians and
it is difficult to restrain their impetuos-
jty.
The insurgents when crossing the
frontier divided into three bands. The
first two advanced until opposed, but
the third was attacked by the Turks.
All three bands then reunited and made
a good stand. The fighting is described
as being desperate.
A special dispatch from Constantine
pie says that three warships of the Tur-
kish fleet will leave the Golden Horn to-
day and that three other warships will
leave on Monday to join the first divi-
sion in the Dardanelles. The greatest
activity prevails among the officials Of
the Turkish admiralty and war office.
An imperial trade was issued today,
ordering the purchase of six coast de-
tense guns, rifles and quick firing guns
and 1900 horses for the use of the army.
A special from Vienna says that 1t Is
authoritatively announced that all the
powers have agreed to blockade the
Piraeus, the port of Athens. and that
they are now sending reinforcements for
that purpose to the Mediterranean
squadrons.
THE GREEK REPLY.
ATHENS, April 10.-The Greek gov
ernment is still preparing its reply to
the note Of the powers dated April 4,
saying that in case Of hostile action on
the Greco Turkish frontier, all RESPONSE
bility will rest with the aggressor, and
adding that the latter will not be al
lowed to reap the slightest benefit from
their action. The latest reports from
the front say the firing between Greek
and Turkish outposts has ceased. 1t is
reported that artillery was used on both
sides. Four Turkish posts were de-
stroyed On the Greek side Evzons did
the principal fighting.
INSURGENT ADVANCE
ATHENS, April 10, midnight.-A re-
port has been received from Larissa to
the effect that the insurgents have oc.
cupied Baltino, beseiging 800 Turks in
the barracks. They have already sent
nine Turkish prisoners to Kalamaba.
CRETAN FIGHTING
RETIMO, Crete, April 10, 6 p. M
Desultory fighting continued all day to-
day in the environs Of Gambia
FIGHT AT LARISSA
ATHENS, April 10.-A telegram from
Larissa dated at o'clock, Saturday af-
ternoon, says the insurgents fought an
engagement with the Turks. Three posts,
Phoenicia, Pendlentza and Seafosbi-
bassi, were abandoned by the Turks. The
then burned the posts.
The fighting still prevails. The COM
mander Of another Turkish post opened
fire upon the Greek post of Prophet
Elasea. The commander and the Greek
sergeant were wounded.
Thelivellest kind of fighting took place,
but the Greeks having the better posi-
tion, the Turks ceased firing. Heavy
firing was heard all day in the direction
of the Velamisti frontier.
WARSHIPS COMING
BARCELONA, April 1O.-The British
channel squadron has been ordered to
the island Of Malta. 1t will remain there