The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-20
The crossing of the river Arakpnos by

numbering about 25,000 men, was at
tended by severe fighting, during which
the Greek artillery batteries distin-
guished themselves. This Greek force is
now in Eplrus.
Dispatches from the front received
here say that the Turks. in considerable
force. have been attacking Reveni not
far from Turnova. northwest OF Larissa,
y ~hich would indicate that the Greeks
have not advanced far into the Damaza
plain. 1t is added that the Turks were
repulsed at Reveni.
A still later dispatch from Gritzovali
admits that the Turks have recaptured
that place.
TIE Greeks have occupied several
strategic positions around Damasi, in
Guiding Viglia. Three thousand armed
peasants have Joined the troors. II IL
alleged that $4,000 Turks attacked Re-
veni.
The situation at the Gulf OF Arta and
In the vicinity Of the Albanian frontier
has become more favorable for TIE
Greeks. The bombardment OF Prevesa
was resumed at daybreak yesterday,
with but feeble replies from the Turk
ish batteries at Hamidieh and Panto-
cratoros. The position OF the Turks is
untenable. and Ii is believed that the
town will fall lto the hands of the large
Greek force In the vicinity, which Is
waiting for the demolition of the remain
Ing batteries. The Greek batt'eship
Spetzai has taken the lead In the bonn
bardment.
1t Is feared that massacre has taken
place at Prevesa during the lombard
ment. Everybody In waiting for the list
OF killed and wounded. Patriotic bank
ers and others have offered the govern
ment over Gl.000,O00.
The Crown Princess Sophia has re
turned from the Greek camp at Larissa.
Balkan Alliance.
st. Petersburg. April 2O.--Referring to
, the formation OF an alliance betw. en-
bulgaria, Servia and Montenegro, 1t Is
semi-oflieially pointed out that the
league being formed b not only for their
protection against Turkey and Austria,
but against Pan HELENE aspirations In
the Baltic peninsula. Therefore, II IL
added. Greece is unable to count VI n
any support from them In the present
conflict. and. moreover their respective
ministers have positively assured Russia
that their governments will maintain
strict neutrality.
Panic at SalOnika.
Salonika. April 2o.--A Turkish torpedo
boat has sunk the Greek steamer Athens
In the gulf OF Salonika. On board were
insurgents and members of various Sc
cret societies. A general panic pre-
walls here. All vessels are prohibited
from leaving the gulf. The Turks have
seized the Greek steamer Kephaleion.
At Washington.
Washington. April 20-The president
IL taking an active interest in the strug
gle between the Greeks and the Turks.
and Is being constantly advised by the
department of state az to the latest de-
yelopments in the war.
He wishes to ensure the adoption OF all
proper and usual precautions for the pro-
aec ion OF all American interests in the
Mediterranean.
With the feet Of American warships
of the Turkish shore. 1t is felt that all
that prudence could prescribe has beer
done. II may be that within a short time
some question will arise that will in
volve action on our part. arising perhaps
from attempts from both Turks and
Greeks to blockade each others ports
which. possibly. might interfere with the
introduction of American products, but
at present this is a remote contingency.
None of Minister Terriil's cablegrams
30 far received verify the report that he
has undertaken the protection Of the
Greek residents in Turkey. On the whole.
the authorities are glad that the report
Ia not supported, for though such re-
quest could not we'll be declined. IL is re-
membered that our ministers In China
and Japan, and the state department as
well. became involved in "a mess when
they undertook the protection OF the
Chinese and Japanese, through the kill
Ing of several Japanese students, and
there Is always the risk that trouble may
follow the assumption Of responsibility.
Admiral Selfridge has cabled the sec
retary Of the navy request to have the
cruiser Cincinnati, now at Mersine. un-
der orders to come home, remain on the
Mediterranean for q time. She was to
be relieved by the Raleigh. but Secretary
Long has given instructions that both
ships shall remain there. This will give
Admiral Selfridge fleet OF five ships
the San Francisco. Minneapolis. Marble
head. Cincinnati and Raleigh-a num-
Der sufficient to ensure the adequate
protection Of all American interests In
southern Europe, in the opinion Of the
navy department.
Millikeb Funeral Train.
Washington, April 2o.-Prayers will be
said over the remains Of Congressman
Milliken today, at o'clock, at his board
Ing place at the corner Of Fourteenth
and streets. At $3.50 ,. m. the re-
mains viii be placed on q special car
and. accompanied by relatives and the