Rock Island Argus., 1897-04-19


ering the rapidity of the firing and the
great expenditure Of ammunition the
number of killed is comparatively small,
probably under 200.
MORE WORRY FOR THE POWERS.
Both Sides Claim That the Other Was the
Beginner Of Hostilities.
London, April 19-The situation in
the east has not been cleared by the
declaration Of war so far as the powers
are concerned. If they manage to con-
fine the trouble to the two nations now
Is the aggressor. Both Greece and
Turkey declare 1t was the "other fel-
low," and Turkey, in the official docu-
ment that brought about the elimination
of the strain that has existed for
weeks, very artfully avoids declaring
war;" as follows: War has not been
officially declared between Turkey and
Greece, but it has been declared official
ly to have ''broken out" The Turkish
cabinet has decided to sever diplomatic
relations with Greece, and has ordered
Edhem Pasha, the commander Of the
Turkish forces. to take the offensive.
But war between Turkey and Greece
has actually begun, Turkish declara-
tions that war has broken OUT being
merely for the purpose of diplomatical-
ly putting the onus Of the war upon
the kingdom Of Greece.
The facts relied upon to support this
position are that the Greek regulars
advanced into Turkish territory Fri
day and attacked the sultan's troops;
that the whole Of the past week was
one Of invasions by the Greeks. but
hot ~ x-se ;vx- c;o
lar Greek troops, thus establishing
war;" without aggression by the Turks.
The word facts" above is used as If
used by a Turk: the porte says the
above statements are facts. The Greeks
say they are not. The porte says that
Turkey has no idea Of conquest, and
as proof of pacific sentiments the SUBJ
lime porte offers to retire the Turkish
troops on the frontier II Greece will
retire her forces from the frontier and
from Crete. These statements are made
in a circular to the powers.
Now as to the Greek position, they
claim that the Outrage at Prevesa"
was practically the opening Of the war.
AS for the alleged invasion of Turk
ish territory by Greek regulars the
Greeks hold that it was an attempt up
on the part of the Turkish forces to oc-
cupy a strategic position near Mount
Analipsis, not far from Nezcros, in the
neutral zone, which led to the encounter
| on Friday between the Greeks and the
| Turks. This, it is added, was used at
| Constantinople as a reason for ordering
Edhem Pasha, the Turkish commander
| in-chief, to assume the offensive, and
| led to the rupture of diplomatic rela-
| tions between the two countries Little
4 oF ro1io q h 6oc
| cived at Athens or is allowed to leak
out regarding what has really trans
| pired on the frontier. 1t is known, how
| ever, that the whole frontier Of Thessaly
has been blazing with murderous firing
since early yesterday morning.
The Greek case is stated plainly by
Delyannis at a special sitting of the
| legislative assembly, held at Athens yes
terday. The public galleries were
| crowded. Amid intense excitement
Delyannis. the premier. announced that
the Turkish government had notified
Greece of the rupture of diplomatic rela-
tions on the ground of the aggressive at
titude of the Greek government. In a
| cool but dliberate speech he reviewed
the recent events to show on the con-
| trary that Turkey had been the ag-
| gressor: that her troops had attacked
| the Greeks and attempted TO occupy
neutral positions. and that her batteries
| at Prevesa had sunk the Greek ship
Macedonia.
Turkey" said Delyannis. declares
war against us. We accept it,
I This statement was received with pro-
4 longed cheers from the galleries and the
floor of the chamber. Athens and all o!
Greece accept war gladly.
Will Protest to the Powers.
Athens, April 19.-The cabinet has de-
cided to protest to the powers against
the aggressive action OF Turkey. Ar
invasion by Edhem Pasha, the Turkish
commander. is expected, and the Greek
army has taken up positions for the
purpose of being in readiness to repe
the advance
| kaAsef wHheim rrasses our Artists.
Berlin, April 19.-The emperor las
Tuesday purchased q number Of fint
American etchings here. While view
ing them his majesty remarked: "Grea
fellows, these Americans They ar