The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-04-28

any portion Of Greek territory and de-
claring it neutral.
ST. PETERSBURG'S PLEASURE.
st. Petersburg. April 27.-In political
circles here pleasure is experienced at
| the defeat Of the Greeks, as it is looked
upon as calculated to avert dangerous
complications in the Balkans, which
might have jeopardized the peace of
Europe.
NAVAL BATTLE PROMISED.
London, April 27.-According to a spe-
cial dispatch received here this after
noon from Constantinople, the Turkish
fleet has started for Salonica, where a
naval battle between the Greeks and
Turks is imminent. 1t is further report
ed that four Russian warships are with
in view at the entrance of the Bosphorus.
The Russian embassy, il is also stat
ed, has a semiphore at Boyukdere, con-
stantly exchanging signals with the Rus
sian ships.
EIGHTEEN GREEK SHIPS.
London, April 27.-Special kilograms
received here during the afternoon from
Salonica say that the greatest excite
ment prevails there on the report tina:
five Greek ironclads and thirteen small
Ter Greek warships and torpedo boats.
accompanied by two Greek transports,
have been sighted sixty miles from that
port. The Turkish authorities, the dis
patch further announces, are preparing
to resist an attack OF the Greek fleet.
FOREIGN SHIPS HALTED.
Salonica. April pa French mail
steamer bound for this port has been
stopped at the entrance of the gulf by
a Greek warship. After inspection the
mail steamer was allowed to proceed.
The Portuguese gun boat Guardlana
arrived here today. Her commander re-
ports having met two Greek cruisers and
two Greek torpedo boats about twenty
miles from this port. The commander
of the Greek squadron ordered the COM
mander of the Portuguese gunboat to go
on board the largest of the Greek cruis-
ers. The Portuguese official protested,
saying he would only allow the Greeks to
see his ships papers and that he would
report the outrage to Lisbon.
Several British warships and a French
warship are expected here. Public feel
ing is becoming calmer here at the news
of the victories of the Turks.
The Turkish headquarters hhas been
removed from Elassona to Chatalar
(Tslatlar), about five and a half miles
south Of Tyrnavo and about six miles
west by north of Larissa.
RUSSOPHILES ATTACKED.
Sofia, April PA large ojen air meet
ing of Macedonians was held here this |
at which many Bulgarians
were present The speaker denied the |
policy OF the government and accused |
Prince Ferdinand of culpable inactivity. |
They declared that the present Russo |
phile policy of Bulgaria could do nothing |
but work injury.to the country. The |
crowd undertook TO get up demonstra-
ton in honor OF the Greek diplomatic !
gent but the police interferred.
Rome, April 27.-The papers state to-
lay that six hundred Italian volunteers |
have evaded the police and embarked
Tor Greece.
GREEKS MUST GO.
Constantinople, April 27.-The Turkish
government. acting upon the recommen-
cations of the ambassadors of the pow
ers, has authorized the Greeks in the
service Of the consulates, hospitals. for
,ign missions and postoffices TO remain
n Turkey. All other Greeks, however.
viii Rave to leave the empire.
AMBULANCE AND DOCTORS.
Berne. Switzerland, April 27.-The
1undesrath has informed Greece and
Turkey that an ambulance, with nine
doctors. has started for the seat Of war.