The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-09
ALLEGED TURKISH MASSACRESS
Unspeakable Atrocities in Epirus-The
Turks Advancing Irresistiby Will,
The Greeks Retire in Order

Turks Advancing lrresiStlbly While
The Greeks Retire in Order.
London, May S.-The reports that the
Turks have entered Nolo is confirmed.
The foreign fleets have landed marines to
guard the town.
The news from the seat of war is still
somewhat confusing as to the exact
positions of the Greeks; but it appears
certain that Gen. Smolenski at Almy-
ros and Domokos is not in geographical
ly strong position The Turks have full
control of the road leading from Thes-
sally to the valley of Sperchios and no OBJ
stacle exists to prevent them from ad-
vancing by Turka Pass and cutting off
all communica tions with Domokos and
Lama.
AT no point during the retreat of the
Greeks from Pharsalos on Wednesday
was there anything Ike rout, although
their ranks were moved by Turkish shrap-
mel. The Turkish lines advanced quietly
and irresistibly. the gaps closing up in
stantly as if the men were not only in
different but actually unconscious of the
fire.
Reports from Greek sources say the
Turks have begun a wholesale massacre
of the inhabitants of Ep:rus and stories of
unspeakable atrocitiesaare told
SMOLENSKI OUTFLANKED.
Washington. May Sat the Turkish
legation here the occupation of Volo is
regarded as the most important and de-
cisive movement since the war began. 1t
is pointed out that the result of it leaves
tho (.rnnly in x,.,th
Smolenski outflanked and unable to COM
municate with the main body of the
Greek army, under Prince Constantine
The Turkish forces now occupy line ex-
tending from Milouna pass southward to
Volo General Smolenski's army is east
of this line with Turkish army between
him and Athens
TO WITHDRAW CRETAN. TROOPS.
Athens, May Sill p. m.-The govern
ment has informed the Ministers of the
powers verbally that, following the recall
from Crete of Col. Vassos, twenty-five Of
ficers and two companies Of sappers, the
gradual withdrawal of troops from the
island Of Crete will take place After q
brief delay the powers will offer 10 me-
diate between Greece and Turkey. The
shall confde her interests unreservedly
to their hands. Negotiations have COM
menced and mediation is regarded as i'm
minent.
A FORTNIGHTS ARMISTICE.
Athens, May 9.-Col. Vassos has Just
arrived from Crete 1t is believed that
an armistice of fortnight between
Greece and Turkey will be agreed upon.
RED CROSS NURSES FOR TURKS.
Constantinople, May S.-The ambassa-
dors met to-day and discussed mediation
by the powers between Turkey and
Greece.
The Car has informed the Sultan of
the despatch of an ambulance corps of
surgeons, Red Cross nurses and 500 beds
for the Turkish woupded
ALLEGED CRET'AN ASSASSINS.
London, May S.-The st. James Ga
zette this afternoon publishes a report
that two Cretan Christians have started
for ConstantinOple to assassinate the
German ambassador, Baron Saurma Won
Jeltsch, and the Austrian ambassador,
Baron Won Calico.
THE OLD FIRE AWAKENED.
Folo, May S.-A stirring incident, IL
connection with the battle at Velestno
has just been reported. General Smo-
lenski, with something OF the magnetic
enthusiasm attributed to Skobeloff. rode
along the lines. addressing the soldiers
and imploIing them to remember the ira
d1tions Of their race till the sacred soil
or Thessaly should be saturated with
their blood, if need be. It was like an in
spiration. Both uniformed soldiers and
men with only bandoliers filled with car
tridges, the belts around their native at
tire, cheered and gripped their rifles more
firmly. They gave another shout Of de-
termination and INDUCED in reckless
wild, but sometimes searching shell fires
| The Turks fired volley after volley stead
lily on their intrepid enemies. Then the
I Greeks left the shelter OF the trenches
and charged with wild shouts The
| Turks quivered for a moment and retired
! in confusion 10 the shelter of the noun
/ tain ridges 1t was a brilliant Greek sue
! cess.