The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-08

ism infantry. BY 1880 the artillery firing
was very heavy on both sides, but each
maintained its position. a hot artillery
and musketry fusilade was kept up un, il
about noon, when the Greeks on the big
hill commenced TO retire In orderly
fashion, but at double-quick pace. The
Turks were not firing at them, and were
apparently ignorant Of their success.
-, uIesu.ars trieu in vain to assist
the Greeks by firing at the advancing
Turks, and In fact throughout the en-
gagement they were practically value
less. The Greeks retreated along the
line.
The Intervention communications
from the powers have not yet been re-
ceived.
The Greek government has notified
the powers that the Greek fleet has es-
tablished an effective blockade OF the
coast of Epirus.
The consuls at Volo have decided 20
ask the foreign warships to land de-
tachments and have promised TO pro-
tect the town.
The Greek fleet at volo has been in
structed not to hinder the entrance Of
the Turks. In order TO save the town
from destruction.
STOWOS Oh NOlunteeTS 10 dT-
rive here, and 2C00 Italians. led by Ric-
ciotti Garibaldi. have left for the front
The Turkish forces have reached the
outskirts OF Volo. AS yet there is no
confirmation OF the rumors that the
town has already fallen. but in any case
it's capture is only an affair Of few
hours, as the defenses on the land side
are very feeble.
A portion of the Greek force has re-
treated by the coast road to Almyros,
from which point it will probably be
conveyed by sea to Lamia and rejoin
the rest of the army at Domokos.
The main body of General Smolenski's
force arrived yesterday at Almyroe.
Numerous messages have been ex-
changed between General Smolenski and
the government All the inhabitants Of
Domokos have fed TO Lamia.
General Smolenski's brigade has been
ordered to join the main army at Do
mokos. The Greek losses during the
fighting at Velestino yesterday are es-
timated to have been over 800.
IT is persistently rumored that a cab
met crisis is impending. M. Rail- and
his colleagues advocate energetic prepar-
ations to continue the struggle. while
the king desires 10 avoid further blood
shed.
The news OF the retreat from Phar
salos was at first received with con-
sternation. but the public has alreao'
accepted the situation and now regards
the retreat to. Domokos as a strategi
movement dictated by prudence. 1t I
generally felt that General Smolenskf
defense of Velestino has vindicated tt'
reputation Of the Greek army and wiped
out the disgrace of Matt and Larissa
The national honor ~ -untarnished.
But while all this is SO told. bellicos
enthusiasm OF the Athenians has van.
ishcd completely. On all sides the de.
sire for peace Is expressed, and should
the government invoke the intervention
OF the powers IL would probably be sup
ported by public opinion. The ami
royal feeling is visibly diminishing
Colonel Manos wires from Arta thai
the Turks have begun wholesale mas
sacre of the inhabitants in the interio'
of Epirus. Almost all the inhabitante
of the village OF Kanarina have beer
murdered, few only escaping to tn
mountains. From other parts. womer
are arriving at Arta in the most miser-
able condition, begging protection To-
their husbands and children, who arr
being murdered by the enraged Turk
ish troops. Many of these poor crea
lures have gone mad. Some are unabi,
20 articulate single word, others relat,
unspeakable atrocities.
The blockade of the coast Of Epiruy
began at 6 o'clock this morning. Both
Greek squadrons were ordered there for
that purpose.
A dispatch from Pharsalos, via La
rissa, says: During Wednesdays bat
tie our losses were not heavy, but it
is impossible TO eXaggerate the strategy
and moral Importance Of the Turkish
victory. Our soldiers are hunting for
umbrellas, which are almost a military
necessity, the sun is SO broiling hot.
1t appears that the Greeks intend to
resist to the uttermost. On the plat
form at the railway station were bar
ricades of turf and forage. and the
houses had been strengthened by heaps
Of turf, and were loop -holed for rifles.
The coolness OF the Turks was extra
ordinary. Three soldiers stood their
ground in advance Of their comrades, on
a path crossing a meadow, while a whole
battalion Of Greeks fired at them. They
did not condescend to stoop or lie down,
but fired away coolly till their skirmish-
ers came to their help.
The stoicism Of the wounded Is equally
admirable. One young fellow, an AL
banian, with a bullet in his foot, and
even then under fire. stood calmly and
smilingly discussing with a companion
the best way OF retiring. Another, with
a wounded hand, slept all night without
troubling to get the wound dressed.
The courage and physical force of the
Turkish soldier are prodigious. Many
OF them fought on Wednesday from
Dawn till evening without the least dis