The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-20

Copyrighted. 1897. by Associated Press.
HEADQUARTERS OF THE TURK
ISH ARMY IN MACEDONIA. ELIAS
SOMA. April is.-s p. m.-Deiayed in
transmission.-After a most fatiguing day
with the headquarters staff in the Mi
louna pass. the correspondent OF the AS
sociated Press has returned here. The
battle, resulting in giving the Turks pos
session OF Milouna pass. was waged with
admirable courage and determination on
both sides. The whole pass rang with the
roar Of artillery and the rattle OF mus
kerry. IL was. however around two
Greek block houses that the most furious
conflict occurred. They were defended
with the utmost valor and tenacity. The
correspondent was greatly struck with
the coolness and discipline of the Turks.
In the midst Of the hottest firing four
Turkish soldiers. advancing in skirrnish-
ing order under deadly FIRE. became de-
tached from the main body. Neverthe-
less they continued TO advance with per-
feet self-possession amid hail OF bullets.
one of the men was hit and fell. then
received bullet wound, but the fourth
man calmly continued firing without re-
gard for his personal safety, until the
Greeks retired.
The most important Greek block house,
near kritchoy. was strongly fortified and
defended by earthworks The Turks
mostly attacked In skirmishiug order. fir
ing Independently. They seldom fired vol
leys. The scene while the engagement
was at its height was exceedingly pictur-
esque. Edhem Pasha. surrounded by
brilliant stan. was the center Of a strik-
ing group, with the constant going and
coming OF orderiies carrying reports. In
structions. etc.
The ambulance corps was busy in every
direction. bearing the wounded. whose
faces were black with powder and COW
cred with blood.
Edhem Pasha gravely followed every
phase OF the aghting through a field glass.
giving orders and receiving reports with
imperturbable indifference. II was noticed
that many OF the reports were scrtbbled
on scraps OF paper stained with blood
The officers and men alike were black
with the dust Of battle. and had not slept.
shaved or washed for two days and nights
Rizs Pasha. commanding the Turkish ar
tillery. is a man OF magnificent presence.
He exhibited mastery skill In placing his
batteries. and IN directing their Ere. II is
believed that tomorrow's lighting must De
decisive Several additional batteries Of
artillery and hattahons ot infantry have
arrived TO take part IN the great combat
tomorrow (Mondayl. The hill slopes in
the northern side OF the pass are strewn
with Greek dead. mostly EvEones. splen-
did men. The faces OF many OK the dead
are as calm as though asleep.
Evening The Turkish forces hold tho
Milouna pass. though q, is reported that
the Greeks are advancing or making ready
20 advance 70 re-occupy the positions from
which they were dislodged on Sunday.
The two blockhouses have been strongly
fortified. and L would take powerful
body Of Greek troops 10 recapture them.
Edhen Pasha has entrenched himself on
all the heights from Papslyvada to
Meckcho. and strong bodies OF troops are
stationed In the def'ies between these two
POINTS The inhabitants OF EIassona have
left the town en- masse and are pushing
aorthwzre. msny OF them going to sa-
lonics Evidently they :ear tha, the
Greeks will dekea. the Turks and actually
reach this place.
Greek Victory at Re~cnf.
T.ARnSSA. April Is-The Greeks have
defeated The Turks az Revsnl. and two
Greek srisaaes have entered Turkish te--
ritory ir different directions and penetrat-
&c TO pAnaxi. northess; % zaEkos A.
other division ls trying 20 sank Ire Turks.
who are retreatsnE IN disorder.
Heavy nshang Is in proEress A. G-fel-
scvau I, has been goins or since noon.
The Greeks are trying % reeap,ure TIE
pl&ce.