The news & observer., 1897-04-24

terms OF leaves OF abSence), must be
passed with the colors; eight and seven
years are then passed in the reserve and
the remainder of the total term of 10
years. is passed in the military or land
wehr.
IN FRONT OF MILOUNA.
Constantinople, 22.-The Turkish gov
ernment yesterday evening issued the fol-
lowing statement:
Reconnaissance with a force of infant
ry, six batteries of artillery and caval
ry division enabled Naim Pasha to oc-
cupy a position with eight battalions and
some field batteries opposite the Greek
forces centered south of the Milouna and
Siulva passes.
"Hakkai Pasha with twelve battalions
advanced towards Neraly, on the plain in
order to threaten the retreat Of the
Greeks at Koskrena.
Main Pasha defeated the Greeks and
occupied the important heights Of Kar-
adpa and Viran.
''Hamdi Pasha captured the fortified
submits of Gordonan and Garbika, COM
manding the passes"
1t is stated that IzZet Bey will be re-
placed by Arif Bey as Second Secretary
anu CndIuDtFdlu OIL Tie SuItdu.
TURKS DYNAMITTNG CHURCHES.
London, April 23-The Daily Tele-
graphs correspondent at Larissa says
that on Thursday the Greeks attempted
to retake Gritzovali. A long fight en-
sued but the Greeks failed, owing to the
superior force of the Turks and their
stronger position. The Greeks, however
occupy good position in front of Liga-
L H.
vinced, they will be victorious. He adds
Il regret to say that the Turks have
burned, after plundering, the villages of
Ligaria. Karayot and Meralaria, destroy
ing the churches with dynamite
GREEKS SAIL FROM NEW YORK.
New York, April 23.-Five hundred
and sixtytwo Greek recruits will sail to-
morrow on the French line steamship, La
Champagne, for Havre. From there they
will be transported via Marseilles, to the
scene of conflict between their country
men and the Turks.
The recruits come from different cities,
as follows: Chicago, $50; Birmingham,
Alabama, 10; Atlanta, Ga, 8; Minneapo-
lis, 26; Boston, 25; Lowell, 8; Hartford
6; Trenton, n. j., 6; Baltimore, 6; In
dianapolis, II; about 20 from this city.
WIRES TO CONSTANTINOPLE CUT
London. April 23.-The correspondent
of the Daily News at Constantinople
says: 1T is reported that all telegraphic
communication with Constantinople is
now cut off except by way of Odessa.
am assured that Izzet Bey has been re-
ceiyed again into the favor Of the Sui
tam"
WILL NOT SUPPLANT EDHEM.
London, April pa despatch to the
Times from Constantinoule says that
while Osman Pasha will take supreme
command of all the Turkish armies en-
gagged against Greece, Edhem Pasha will
remain in active command of the East
ern army, with headquarters in Macedo-
mia.
BULGARIA is RESTLESS.
London, April pa despatch to the
Standard from its correspondent at Con-
stantinople, says:
''Tne Russian government has sharp
ly ordered Bulgaria to keep quiet, yet
Bulgaria has given the Porte notice that
she will mobilize her troops tomorrow
Saturday unless the Berats (the war
rants for five more Bulgarian Bishops in
Macedonia) and the appointments Of Bull
garian commercial agents at Uskub and
Monastir are granted
VASSOS ORDERED TO ATTACK.
London, April 23.-A despatch to the
Daily News from Canea says that Col.
Vassos has notified the Admirals that he
has been ordered to attack the Turks.
The Times correspondent at Canea
says it is reported there that Col. Vassos
has received this order.
CREEKS TO ATTACK SALONICA.
London, April 23.-A despatch to the
Daily News from Larissa, dated Wednes-
day, says the Greeks are about to assume
the offensive against Vigla and SalOnica;
that the Greeks have occupied Karya.
and that the Turks have suffered unex-
pectedly severe losses.
OBJECTIONS IN ASIA MINOR.
Paris, April 23.-The Politique Colon
iale publishes kilograms from the Spor-
ades and the island Of Samoa, off the
coast Of Asia Minor, declaring that the
inhabitants are impatiently awaiting the
arrival of the Greek feet as a signal to
shake off the Turkish yoke.
GREEKS PLAYING HAVOC WEST.
Corfu, April 23.-The Western Greek
squadron is bombarding Santo Quaranta,
and doing great damage to the town.
ALI the government and private buildings
have been destroyed with the exception
Of the Austrian agency. All the stores