New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-22
AN EvENTFUL DAY IN THESSALY.

AN EN ENlflL DA1 IN IHE''o-NHA'
Athens. April % 1 a. m-The latest advices
10 the Government from Larissa as to the situa-
ton at Damasi seem to indicate that the earlier
rumors as to the fighting there were inaccurate
IN important details A battle has taken place
on the Damasi Plain. The Greeks approached
close TO Damasi. But they have thus far failed
to capture It,
Athens. April q. midnight.-The Crown Prince
Constantin telegraphs from Larissa. the head
quarters of the Greek forces in Thessaly:
I'VE have kept all our positions. and the situa-
ton to-day is excellent. Every road by which
the Turks can descend into the Thessalian Plain
has been secured by the concentration of our
troops l cannot wire at greater length now.
am fighting myself. So is Prince Nicholas
An official dispatch from Larssa soys that the
Greeks continue to defend the Matt Pass. Tyr
navo has been completely abandoned by its in
habitants
NJ. Delyannis has received kilograms from
Greek Deputies at Larissa who declare that ac-
cording TO the opinion of the officers the situa-
ton is not yet compromised, the positions
occupied by the Turks are of secondary i'm
portance.
dispatch from Arta that the Greeks
have captured the villages of Agha. Tsapras.
Paraskevi. Kirnkala. Alimbei and Jonicari. all
of which have been abandoned by the Turks.
A dispatch received from Commodore Kriezis
in command Of the Greek squadron which has
bombarded Platomona says that 800 Turks
were wounded during the bombardment. but the
Greeks sustained no losses. The squadron has
started for Iaterina.
Tho Crown Prince has sent several regiments
to relieve those which have been fighting at
Reveni but the latter refuse TO leave the scene.
although they have been actively engaged al
most without cessation for nearly fifty hours.
Prince Constantin left Larissa at q o'clock for
the battlefield.
The Turks to-day tried to capture the post
Of the Prophet Eli, on the road TO Tyrnavo. but
they repused
The last series Of the Greek reserves has now
been called out and fre 3h troops have been sent
TO the frontier. ,
Iarissa April 21.-The first seriously planned
battle began to-day. Early this morning the
Greek advance guard, under Generals Mavomi-
ohan and Macris advanced against the Turks
IN force from Reven!. Boughazi and Stelas. The
fighting was greatly extended. and the battle
ragged till late this afternoon with varying fort
The Greeks were assisted by thousands Of ir
regulars who harassed the Turkish outposts
and wings as we'll as participated in the general
engayement The Turks had overwhelming
superiority in numbers. They had constructed
earthworks and trenches everywhere, and in and
behind these awaited the attacks Of the Greeks
On the whole. they clung tenaciously to their de-
fences while the Greeks attacked these again
and again with the most desperate bravery.
In spite OF the furious attacks still made upon
them the Greeks continue TO hold the Reveni and
Nezeros passes. At o'clock this afternoon 1t
is practically drawn battle.
The Crown Prince Constantin is hurryng re-
Inducements to the front.
London. April 21.-Commenting on the absence
of definite news to-day from ElassoDa, the head
quarters of the Turkish troops In Macedonia,
The Daily Mali says 1t has received private
telegram from one Of its correspondents on the