Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-10

Elassona. Macedonia, April O.
Noon-Bands of Greek brigands have
entered Turkey at Krania, in the Vi
cinity OF Grobina. The Turkish troops
have been engaged with them and the
fight has been proceeding since five
o'clock this morning.
Elassona, Macedonia, April 81 p. m.
"A dispatch received at the Turkish
headquarters here from Grevena says
that the fighting between the Greeks
and Turks continues. The Turks, fol-
lowing out the instructions, OF Edhem
Pasha, have surrounded the Greek ir-
regulars and a greater part OF the
Turkish division stationed at Grevena,
under Haiku Pasha is not advancing.
1t is impossible to distinguish wheth-
er the invaders are supported by any
substantial portion of the Greek regular
army. as the Greeks have taken up
position in the middle of the forest.
But the correspondent of the Associa-
ted Press is informed that the moment
the Turkish officers ascertain the pres
ence of the uniforms of the Greek reg
ulars in the ranks of the aggressors,
Edham Pasha will order the advance
or the entlre uIklSu army.
The situation is most serious. In
the meanwhile Edham Pasha remains
at the general headquarters awaiting
news. He has already notified his gen
erals of divisions to hold themselves in
readiness for instant action and the
reserves have already left the encamp-
ment here in order TO move closer TO the
first line of defense.
Grevena is eighteen hours march
from here and Krania is ten miles
southwestward from Grevena.
Constantinople, April 9.-The war
preparations throughout the Turkish
empire continue to be steadily pressed
although there is not much change
in the Eastern situation. A very pes
simistic feeling prevails here at the
failure of the powers attempts TO CO.
cree Greece. The blockade OF the
Piraeus seems as far off as ever and the
war party is bringing pressure to bear
upon the government with the result
that the Porte has dispatched circulars
TO the representatives abroad. setting
forth Turkeys growing impatience at
the prolongation of the crisis, which is
pressing heavily upon an already en-
barrassed eXchequer.
The belief prevails here that the pow
ers are losing their hold over the course
of events and that their so-called con-
cert is a failure.
A new danger has arisen through the
circulation in Constantinople and the
provinces of a pamphlet reciting alleged
Christian atrocities on Mussulmans in
Crete and elsewhere. This is so iniiam-
ing the Turks against the Greeks that
the Grecian minister has drawn the at
tention Of the Porte to the matter. The
government has promised to take the
measures necessary to prevent out
breaks upon the part of the populace.
Larissa. April 9.-In spite Of the OIL
cial intelligence received here yester-
.day saving that the powers have ar
ranged to settle the Cretan question by
q plebiscite of the island, there is no
cessation Of war operations. Troops
are being forwarded daily to the front
Ter and the advance posts are being
strengthened. The transport under ar
rangements are admirable, the troops
are full of enthusiasm and they are
splendidly equipped.
ELASSONA, April 9.-The correspondent
of the Associated Press was enabled this
morning to make u close investigation OF
the Turkish line of defence. 1t revealed
that everything IS in excellent shape OF
preparation The transport service is ex-
cellent Four thousand pack horses are
employed and enormous masses of war
stores. pontoons, cannon, tents, medicines,
ammunition, and, in fact, everything need
ed for a large army has been gathered