The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

A Cessation of HOstsGnios between Greece
and AuFNey Ia ssGn4.

LONDON, May J.-The Athens corre-
spOnuont OF thc Datiy CnrOnlcic says tnat
the IUtc45n ni4lilatcla nave tcAeeleu tne
intelvenuon vi the Powers 10 Greece, but
the Government has reserved ita repiy. y
dispatch 10 the Dany Chronicle, oated
MONDAY, says 1t Is ruTnored IN tue Greek
camp mat peace VIII SHORTY be pro-
claimed.
LDNDON. May J.-Thc Athens corrc-
spondent OF the Daily Mail says The MIN
isters oil var ana Oh The interior nave re-
turned from fharsaios and made their
report 10 the Cabinet. II Is understood
that as the result OF their inquiry the
war VIII be discontinued.
40 looks as though Greece were giving
up the gone I'm crete and the recall OF
CO.. Nassos can only be regarded as max
ing for peace, and Is apparently the first
step in that direction. Greece may thus
regain the friendship OF the Powers. which
have always stipulated this amende be-
fore using their good offices at Constan-
tinoplc. The appointment OF nominal
successor to Col Vassos is undoubtedly
only blind to ailay popular protests.
ATHENS May 1.-THE following is the
hrst story, from correspondent. with
The Turks Of the fighting witch mas
taken place near Veiestino, betw,sn tGc
forces OF Turkey and Greco.
Turkish position before ,s,'S-.1o. Thes
sally. Friday, April 18th del tved in trans
Sress here since ) clock this morning
The mountains form semi-circle, OF
which NeiestnO is the centre. The Greeks
occupy strong positions on the hills In
two wings. The Turks commenced the
attack under cover OF the sustained ar
tillery fire. The Greeks Responded feebiy.
our troops gradually gained ground. me
battery planted on our right, where The
ground wds not SO steep, covering the SC
vance
Although the Turks We're met w..h 4
furious fusilade they pushed forward and
gained summit after summit, and AT the
present moment they are occupying d
strong position while awaiting the coming
up or the rest Of the troops.
Our left had d difficult task. Inc Ireehs
were holding Il precipitous mountain; put
the TURKS. ielgnng an attack IN front
turned the Greek position and forced the
enemy to retire 10 a second line OF de-
fence, which she is now holding,
our centre remains quietly. before l
o'clock the enemy's earthworks. wnlie the
Greek battery IL commencing duei Win
a battery planted on our right wing.
The heat Is intense and constant sup
plies OF water have TO be sent 10 the
troops -nglged.
AT the moment OF writing this dispatch
tho bugle on tn, mountain side ID slgnai'
ing that water is wanted th....
a dispatch from Pnarsalos says 'idt .hs .
Turks have avoided making anV fuIiher
attack upon Nclesrno, contenihg tneM-
selves with reconnoitsrins the neiShoof-
hood OF that place.
The Greeks. il IS announced, occupy
strong positions which endrie tn'm "
repuse the superior forces. -. e,.s>,.
IARIseA. NAV THE road from saio-
nlca hence is covered with troops OF their
wav 20 reinforce Edhem Pashas army
~ occupatlon. although the Turkish
forces already in Greece suffice to assure
The success o. the Turks. Perfect order
nrcvaus everywhere The soldiers are
nm of enthusiasm. and are anxious TO
take the offensive. intoxicated with thelr
successes. they are clamorins Tor re-
sumption OF active operations. NOW ina.
TrIkhala is captured. more Important
action Is expected shortly
Thc Italian volunteers who have been
coptured by the Turks loudly cenoaace
the treatment they were subjected 70
while with the Greeks. They reier In
terms OF contempt 10 the cowardice OF the
Greeks.
PARIS. May 4--The Gil Blao Gays that
the King Of Greece used the crisis IN tne
affairs OF MS country 10 specuiate IN
creek and Turkish bonds. With the re-
surt that His Majesty has cleared SoVo.0O
10 s5 oo0.oo0 francs
cONsTANTINOPLE May i.-It has
haen decided 10 inr searc the Turk'sn
army in the European provinces 10 Sv.~o
,,,o, "a le nr.nared FOR all emergencies.
Including the troops In Abatilia. Tm KEY
u,l,i 400, have sO0 90 troops under arms
-Four transports with Turkish troops
-, ho,rd nas.es, through the Dara danelles
on sn,,dav or the way &c the Aegean
sea their ultimate destination Is nat
known.