Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-22
sALONCA GREATLY AGlTATED
Expectation That Greeks VIII
Attempt to Capture 1t.
THE TURKS ON THE LOOKOUT
Think the Grecian Fleet VIII
be There Soon.


Rome. Italy, April 90 "A uuording to
a dispatch to the Messagero, from
Athens, dated to-day, the forces OF the
Greek and Turks in tina fighting which
has taken place in the Milounn Pass
total 10000 men. Tho dispatch adds
that Crown Prince Constantine assumes
supreme command of the Greek forces
which will fight the Turks to-day. IL
Is also announced that King George of
Greece leaves Athens for the frontier
to-day.
Elassopa. Turkey. April 20. Tho
death of Haf1z PashR, the Turkish COM
inander who was killed in the lighting
which took place in the Milouna pass
on Saturday, is greatly lamented. He
was so years of age anil, willis advance
ing at the bead of his troops, was urged
TO dismount and rest The old Pasha
replied: "During the Russian war l
never diHmounted, and why should | do
go npw?" Soon afterwards Hafiz Pasha
was wounded in the arm, but he still
remained in the saddle. Later second
bullet struck him on the hand. but yet
the old warrior refused 10 retire.
Finally, third bullet broke the gal
liant Pasha's spine and be rolled from
his saddle, dead. Wy
Athens, Greeoe, April 90. --It is TO.
ported here that Greek force which
was trying to bridge the river Arach-
tbos, on the frontier of Epirus. has
been driven back by the Turks.
1t 10 further stated that the Turks
have advanced upon Aria, and have
been bomharding that place since 8
O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
Sharp fighting between the Greeks
and Turks is proceeding on the frontier
of Epirus. FtA
The commandment of Prevesa, the
Turkish position at the entrance Of the
Cult OF Arta, was resumed at o'clnck
this morning by the Greek forces on
land and sea. 1t is believed the town
will be reduced during tho course of
the day. q
A Greek squadron, under sealed
orders. left Piraeus at midnight.
Several merchantmen have bsen
hastily armed and jetachments Of
Greek troops have been hurried on
board them.
S tHs
Sa'ouica. Turkey, April 81. 1t 10
rumored here that the Turks have cap
tured LarisHa. The report should be ac-
cepted with reserve.
Lookouts have been stationed on all
the prominent headlands and points of
vantage overlooking the bay, with in
stru,tions to Immediately report the
appearance OF the Greek fleet, which is
expected to make a demonstration
against this place soon.
The harbor has been thoroughly
mined, number of tnrpedo boats have
been stationed in well-salected places,
the entrance of the harhor from Cape
Kara to the mainland of Mauedonia Is
strung with torpedues and large auan-
titles of amin unition have been sent to
all the batteries. Therefore rumorg that
o Turkish feet has left tho Darda-
neles for this place. and that it will
give battle to the Greek feet In the
bay. s;
A number Of Greek irregulars, who
have been brought here as prisoners,
having been captured at Demir Hissar,
have quantities. of explosives in their
possesaion
Athens. Greece, April 81 The Greek
ironclad Spetzai. which had been TAX
ing part in the bombardment of the
Turkish Notifications at Prevesa, has
been ordered to Tsagheri, in the Gulf
Of Volo.
London, Eng, April 81, "A special
dispatch from Saloniea announces that
the port officials there are vigilnntly
looking out for the Greek 1sot, having
been informed that the war vessels of
Greece have been ordered to make an
attempt 10 seize that city, which ia the
base of Turkish supplies for the armies
operating against the Greeks.
The military authorities Of Salonica
have laid $50 torpedo mines in the
bay, and further steps have been taken
to protect the narrow entrance of the
harhor between Cane Kara and the
mainland of Macedonia. A dispatch
from Constantinople received at the
Turkish Legation last evening, an.
nounoes that the village of Krieubora,
in Greek territory, has been occupied
by the Turks and that the Turkish di-
vision commanded by Nechat Pasha,
operating against Tyrnavo and Larissa,
has carried all the positions com.
handing the plain Of Larissa. At
Kriechura and Badii the Turks cap
tured many prisoners and quantities OF
arms and ammunition.
The Greeks who were defeated in the
Milouna Pass are reported to have fled
toward Larissa.
v Vienna, Austria, April 2l.-Much at
tentlon has been attracted to an article
in the semi-oticial Fremdenbatt on
the Turco Grecian situation. After as
that while Greece desired war
Mt any prico it was impossible to stop
her. the article continues; "Neverthe.
less If either Greece or Turkey. in the
event OF defeat, evokes European inter-
yention the Powers will not refuse to
endeavor to re.establish peace. I"
Chicago, ILL.,, April 81. --Oyar !, 200
Greeks, at a massmeeting held last
night. resolved to do all they can to
aid their native country In the war
with Turkey. Amid great enthusiasm
400 of them signed the muster rolls aud
to start for New York to NOR
row afternoon. From all sourcas came
help to pay the passnge of the volun,
toers, over So, 600 being adoed to this
81. 500 already in the war chest Of the
central committee.
Athens, Greece, April 81. !. 80 p. m.
1T is reported that the eastern squad
ron of the Greek fleet Is bombRrding
Platemona, on the west side of tho
Gulf of Salonica. Vss53