The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-05-06
TURKS REFUSED.
Leave 1000 Dead on the Field Be
SIDES a Large Number of Guns.

PharsaIOs, May 6.-The Greeks claim
a decisive victory in the fighting which
took place here yesterday and at Vel
estiuO. The Greek line was attacked by
a strong Turkish force of 10000 infan
try. in addition to a large force of artil
lery and cavalry. The Greek right wing
was in command of Col. MavrOmichalis
and the left wing was commanded by
Col. Makris. Both the Greek wings re-
pulsed the Turks with great slaughter.
The railroad station was destroyed by
Turkish shells and railway cOmmunica-
ton between this point and Volo was in
terrupted
It is estimated that 1000 Turks were
killed at Velestino. The enemy also
abandoned large number of guns
The morale of the Greek forces is now
all that could be desired. A number of
Turkish shells fell in the town during
the engagement, which was fercely
fought on both sides.
The Greek artillery occupied better
positions than the guns of the Turks
and was well served.
Full credit is given to Gen. Smolehski
for the victory a VelestinO and in some
quarters, it is claimed that the Turks
have been finally repulsed in that di-
rection. This belief however, is not
general
Gen Smolenski's victory was the oc-
casion for great rejoicing here. When
the news was received the Greek troops
cheered long and enthusiastically, ap-
parently overlooking past reverses and
being anxious for another brush with
the enemy.
Prince Constantine telegraphed con-
gratulations to Gen. SmOlenski and re-
ceiVed a reply from the Greek COM
nander, saying: Our success has been
very brilliant, thanks to the courage of
the men. But it is by Gods help that
We have repealed the enemy"
The crown prince has issued an ordsr
congratuIating the troops upon showing
themselves worthy of the trust reposed
in them by the country.
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mand of the Greek forces at Karditza
has been recalled.
The Ottoman troops, in spite of the re
pulses Just experienced. are flushed
with victory, full of confidence and most
eager to engage in battle. Moreover,
they have implicit confidence in their
officers and will follow out every order
to the letter These officers are thor
Oughly capa BILE men, having the bene-
fit of the advice of picked German and
Russian officers and are lacking in
nothing calculated to assist in bring
ing the campaign to a brilliant and
successful termination. The positions
which they occupy are we'll chosen and
though repulsed, the Turks are in no
stand a loss of a few thousand men to
the Turks is but a trifling affair
They have all the men needed and plen-
ty to spare.
London. May GA special dispatch
from Athens assert that the losses of
the Greeks in the ghting at VelestinO
and Pharsalos yesterday was certainly
1000 killed and wounded while the
Turks lost fully 5000 killed and wound
ed
Salonica. May ct is officially an
uounced that eight Turkish war ships
have left the Dardanelles and. after
proceeding to the Cassandra peninsula,
sailed for the Island of Lemnos-
London, May "a dispatch to the
Daily News from Ve1estino, says:
The Turks were repulsed after five
hours fighting with heavy loss Sim
utaneOuSly Edhem PaSha'S main force
engaged the Greek outpOsts at Pharsa-
los, and the fighting lasted from 2 p. m
until 1880 2. m. both armies retain
ing their original positions.
The Athens correspondent of the Mail
says:
Ten thousand Turks attacked the
Greek position at Velestino. The fire
ceased at o'clock and it is evident that
the Greeks have met with great success
There has been great slaughter at
Pharsalos. Crown Prince Constantine
telegra phs as to the engagement a Vel
estinO:
with Gods help our side has con
quered."
The Athens correspondent of the
Times says:
Simultaneously with the attack at
VeIestinO, the Turks attacked the Greek
OutpOsts at Tatar. near PharsaIos. It
is said that both attacks have been re-
pulsed by the Greeks. Gen Smolenshi
says: THE brigade at Nelestino is de-
luged with blood.
The Vienna cores spondent of the
Daily Telegraph says:
have been informed in official quar-
ters, that Russia has actually begun to
take action through the ambassadors in
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