The herald., 1897-04-19

PARIS, April 1S.-The Temps calls
upon the powers to intervene by force
of arms and stop Turkey and Greece
from further fighting.
A HOPEFUL VIEW
LONDON, April 1S-A dispatch to the
Times from Constantinople says the
Greek subjects there will probably re-
main under the protection of Mr.. Terrell.
the American minister. 1t is believed
the hostilties will break the deadlock
and lead to an arrangement between
Greece and Turkey.
BATTERIES SILENCED
ATHENS, April IS. s p. ma dispatch
just received here says that the Skafi-
daki batteries which were attacked by
Greek war ships shortly before o'clock
this afternoon, have been completely
destroyed. The Greek battery at Kefal
Ipanghai co-operated effectively with
the flotilla in bombardment.
ACTION AT ARTA
ARTA, April 1S-The mayor of Arta
has distributed rifles to all male in
habtants of the town. The transfer of
all public offices and official records from
Arta to Konipote is now proceeding.
The town is almost deserted. A dis
patch from Trikhala says that sharp
fusillade was heard this morning be-
yond Koutra, which is now occupied by
the Greeks. A band of insurgents have
entered Macedonia and are now ad-
vancing in the direction of Koniskos.
WAR DECLARED
BRUSSELS, April 1s.-The Independ-
ence Beige today announces that Tur-
key hae officially declared war against
Greece, and that a notification to this
effect was sent to the powers this MORN
ing.
A GREEK ADVANCE
ATHENS, April 1S--A telegram from
Trikhala sent at s o'clock this evening
says that the Greek brigade defending
Revein has advanced into Damazi Plain
and occupied Vigia. which commands
the plain, after capturing the Turkish
battery there.
1t is reported that several bands have
entered Macedonia.
There is no official news yet as to the
reported capture of Menexa.
GREEK PLANS
SALONICA, April 1S.-Greek bands
have landed at Elevetheropoli, west of
Tavala, and are marching on Goysan
Their design is evidently to cut the rail-
way line to Salonica. Turkish troops
have been sent in pursuit, and there hae
been lighting, but the result is not known
here.
AT MILOUNA PASS
FOOT OF MILOUNA PASS. April 49,
10 a. ma fierce battle ragged in the pass
all night long. The Greeks who entered
and descended toward the valley en-
countered four battalions of Turkish
troops, who drove them back and at the
point of the bayonet rescued the force
garrisoning the Turkish blockhouse,
which the Greeks had encircled before
entering the pass.
Neshad Pasha, commanding the fifth
division, occupied Mount Harnia with
great force, while Hairi Pasha, CON-
manding the sixth division, prepared to
enter the Tschaisahn pass. and Haidar
Pasha, with the fourth division, occu-
pied the Milouna pass.
Before dawn Edhem Pasha rode out to
direct the disposition of the divisions.
A general engagement ensued. The bat
tie still continues along the entire pass,
over 10000 men being engaged The
combat turned on the possession of the
Greek blockhouse, which was most OBJ
stinately defended. Several vigorous
attacks were made by the Turks without
success, but finally. about o'clock, by
a magnificent dash, they took the block
house at the point of the bayonet.
The Greeks are still defending their
positions on the summit of the hill. At
the present moment four battalions OF
Mendukh Pasha's division are advanc-
ing to the frontier positions already
taken.
The Turks are fighting like demons,
the Turkish artillery doing splendid ex
ecution under the command of Ria Pa
sha. The correspondent of the Associ-
ated Press says:
II regret to have to announce the
death of Hafiz Pasha at Miouna. The
battle is still undecided, but the Turks,
without calling up the reserves. have
taken almost the whole pass. 1t is i'm
possible to give details as to losses l
saw many groups of wounded men, but
they were mostly on the heights. Am
balances have been sent to bring them
in. 1 cannot say whether the Turks in
tend to advance on Larissa."
THE GREEK REPORT
ATHENS, April Is, p. m.-ln the
fighting on the frontier the Turks have
occupied Ana and Milouna, but they
have not succeeded in taking Kata
The engagement at Milouna pass was
of the fiercest character and the losses
were heavy on both sides. The Turkish
forces destroyed two pieces of Greek ar
tillery. The Greeks captured an entire
battery from the Turks.
Three Greek officers of high rank were
killed. A large body of Greek troops is
now marching against Menesse and brisk
firing is going on along the whole line
as far west as Arta.
HOSPITAL SCENES
LONDON, April 19.-The Times cor
respondent at Elassona says: Il Wis
tied the hospital today Sunday and
found all admirably conducted. But the
scene was most distressing, the wounded
screaming in their agony and tearing
the bedding in their delirium. In Satur-
DAYS hill fighting the Turks had the
advantage. They were ambushed be-
hind the rocks, and from their sheltered
position maintained an incessant fire.
A TURKISH VICTORY
Todays firing at Milopna pass took
place around three outlying block
houses, which were captured, then re-
taken, captured again and again re-
taken. The Greek position suffered Sc
verely from the splendid shrapnel prac-