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BOTH MEAN BUSINESS.
TIE TURKS OPEN A HOT FIRE ON
ACTIuM.
That Fort Reduced, hut the Bnt-
tcries Ncnr Prcyesn Were silence
cd by the Greeks.

Athens, April 1s.-The Greek commander
at Actum. opposite Preyesn, tclegraphs
that the Greek steamer Macedonia. which
was fired upon this morning by the Turk
,, ish battery while leaving the Gulf of AM
brasia, did not sink In deep water. hut was
able to run ashore near the entrance OF tho
| gulf.
| IL Appears that the bombardment Of Pre-
vesa only began at 1880 a M. whereas the
Turkish forts opened hot fire upon Ac-
tium at $50 n. m. Actium was formerly
n telegraph station but the building was
converted into fort and was garrisoned
by 200 men.
Tho Turkish fire completely destroyed
IL. several OF tho garrison being killed or
wounded. although the Turkish aim was
often wide Tho Greek commander re-
quested instant instructions by telegraph.
and tho minister OF war ordered him to
lombard prevosa Immediately. At 10 n.
m. tho Shafidah fort fired a few shots on
Greek gunboat. which replied. effectually
silencing tho Turkish battery.
At 1880 the Greeks began to attack tho
Turkish forts outside OF tho gulf, partly to
divert the oncmy's attention and partly to
prevent tho massacre OF the Greeks at Pre-
vesn. Tho Greek ironclad Special has ar
rived 10 assist In the bombardment of Pre-
vesa and the gunboats continue 10 bonn
bard inside tho tulf.
According to the latest kilograms from
Actium 10000 Grccks have crossed the gulf
Of Arta from Venitza to snlagora and are
now marching ON Prevesa. Various re-
ports arc current as to the landing OF In
surgent bands on the ChalkIs peninsula.
Bugles are sounding In various quarters
Of the city. soldiers are Fastening 10 their
barracks and bodies of troops are hurried-
ly equipped and arc being dispatched to
tho front amid enthusiastic ovatlons from
the crowds that fill the streets.
Numerous conferences have taken place
today between tho king and cabinet. and a.
the result OF them. the two last classes OF
1856 reserves have been called out.
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TODAI'S FEATURES,



The Greek minister I'M co,s+or,,.,.
was given his passports Ass,u po,.
turkish minister In Athens hos,,iv
Quilted the city.
me creek steamer Macedonia sunk bv
Turkish batteries ana tho Grec,an dee. =.
the Gulf OF Ambrcsa ordered TO houhard
frevesa' Twenty thousand Greeks marcl,
on Irevesa. va
froNed that Germany urged Turkey TO
declare war and begin hostaities.
Edhem Pasha, with an army of 70 600
men, attempted TO force the Greeks from
mountain positions toward I.arissa.
Bao'sc between Turks and Greeks raging
ait karaya, on the Grsek frontier. with
many fatalities.
"A not IRE opened on Actium. which was
destroyed by the Turks.
The Greek parliament accented tbe
Turkish celebration of war with proIonpea
cheers from the galleries.
The Greeks captured Turkish positions
In Ihessaly and put the forces to flight,
lurKlsh batteries completely DESTROYED al
slafidaki.
All Greek subjects ordered TO Ieavs
turkey within two weeks: Turks blamed
'he Greeks and assume the defensive.
creek block house taken at the point o
bayohets by the Turks.
Greek subjects in Turkey under the pro
te@uoA OF Consul Terrell for America.
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THE FIFTH ARBITRATOR.
Baron COurccI of France nnd the
Venezuelan settlement.

Washington April ls,rhe name OF
Baron Courccl, the eminent French iurist
and diplomat, al present French amha'sTn-
dor to Great Britain, probably will be
substituted as the fifth or final arbitrator
On The court of arbitration between Ven
ozuela and Great Britain. The treaty CT
arbitration recently ratified by these Two
governments proposes that the hfth ar
b,trator shall be chosen by the four desig-
mated 10 represent the two countries, ard
IN Tho event Of their inability TO aarec on
a nfth the king of Norway and Sweden -
TO name the final arbitrator There an
pears TO be little doubt, however. that the
four arbitrators wll reach an agreement,
Baron Courcs Is one of the foremost
iurieis OF Europe and as such was CHOSEN
presilcnt Of the court of arbitration be-
tween the United states ard Great Prit-
Mn on the Bcring seq question. lie comes
from ore of the oldest royalist families
Of tho empire, but is sturdy renno-
icgn. and has taken front rank arpcne
French leaders. Il was during me strain
cd condition Of European affairs vee-
ego. requiring skillful diplomacy. that
France aVailad herself Of his services n'
ambassuior to Grcat Britain, lie sneah !
English hue itiy. which would ,mateIlalV
aid in a court made UP entirely OF hHe
fish spealcing arb.trators.
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: E TURKS RETREAT
1EKs CAPTURED THEIR POST
TIoNs AROUND NEZEROs.
fiditi batteries Dcstroycd--Thc
, ia.or of Artn Armed All the
Male Inhabitants.

arissa. April S.-HeGdquarters OF tho
Greek army In Thessaly: Tho Greeks have
captured the Turkish positions from Nezc-
| retreat toward the interior where their
forces are massng. The batteries at Men
exa ceased firing at IL p. NJ. tSundayD
Athens, April 1s.-9 y. ma dispatch
just received here says that tho Shafidid
batteries, which were attacked by war
ships shortly before 3 O'Clock this after
noon have been completely destroyed. The
Greek battery at Kefalpnngahia CO. opcrat-
ed effectively with the flotllla in the bonn
barlment.
Arta. April 1s.-The mayor Of Ar.a has
distributed rifles to all male inhabitants
of tho town. The transfer OF all public
Offices and official records from Aria to
konipote is now proceeding. The town 10
almost deserted. dispatch from rrikl,hn-
la says that a sharp fusillpde was heard
this morning beyond Koutra. which Is now
occupied by Greeks.
band OF insursonts maze entered Mace
donna and are now advancing In the dhec-
,lon Of Koniskos
Athens. April lS.-9 p. MN thu fight
ing on the frontier the Turkish occupied
|. Ana and Enilouana. but they have not sue
coeded in taking Kata.
Athens, April is.--A Telegram from
Trkkhnlo sent at g O'Clock this evening
says the Greek brigade defending 'layena
has advanced and occupied Viglia, which
commands the plain, after capturing the
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THE GAGE ACCEPTED
GREEK LEGISLATURE CONSIDERS
TURKISH DECLARATION.
Premier VI. DeIynnnis said "rurIsc,
Declared War Against Us and
We Accept IT.

Athens. April 1s.-l0 p. ma late spec
ial saws at a session of the legislature today
the public galleries were crowded. Amid
intense excitement. NJ. Delysnnis the pre-
mier announced that the Turkish govern
ment had today notified Greece of the rup-
ture Of Diplomatic relations on the ground
of the aggressive attitude of the Greek gov
ernment. In a cool. deliberate speech he
reviewed the recent events to show, on
the contrary. that Turkey had been the ag
gressor. that her troops had attacked the
Greeks and attempted to occupy neutral
positions. and that her batteries at Prevesa
had sunk the Greek ship Macedonia.
Turkey" said NJ. Delyannis, declared
war against us. We accept it,"
This statement was received with pro-
lonEed cheering from the galleries and the
floor of the chamber. Tho premier then
read dispatches recitlng the events which
had happened on the frontier and with ref
erence to the reported capture of Mexentes,
said that the batteries at that important
position had been brought into action. but
he knew nothing as to its alleged capture.
He added that the Turks. after repeated
efforts to force Il passave at Reyenia which
commands the road TO Larissa, had been
driven back.
The leader of the opposition amid cheers
from all parts OF the chamber and from
the galleries. eloquently Endorsed the pa
tr!o,c declaration of NJ Delyannis.
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COUNCIL OF MINISTER'S.


Cons,antlnoplo. April 1s.--Tewnk Pasha.
minister for foreign affairs. visited the
foreign ENJOYS yesterday and informed
them that the Turkish frontier had heen
crossed on Friday night by fresh bands Of
Greeks, among whom were a number OF
Crock regulars.
II was this news which led TO the calling
Of A council OF minister's and preGlpitated
the decision OF Turkey to announce that
war had broken out between Turkey and
Greece.
Tho Greek minister, Prince Mayrocorda-
to. was at the same time notified OF the
ruptnrc Ct diplomatic relations between
Turkey and Greece. In addition all the
Greek merchants In Turkey were Informed
that thoy were given fortnights notice
to leave tho Ottoman empire.
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TURKS ENTRENCHED.
Two of the Powers Urging Turkey
Causing Comment

London. April 1s.-The Athens corre-
spondent OF the Times says;
The key to Milouana pass is Menexa, a
position of the greatest Importance. where
the Turks are strongly entrenched. The
latest news tonight Sunday. II p m) Is
that the Turks still hold their ground at
that point. All the members OF the Legion
and a portion OF the garrison started for
yolo today.
1t is noted that the communication Of
Assim Bey to ii. skouzes does not specify
tho particular act of aggression on which
the Turkish government processes TO rely.
1t In now certain. however. that Edhem
Pasha received orders to advance to La
rissa on the 10th instant. the day following
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ORDEREDTO lombard PREvESA
Turkish Fort Fired On and Sank Grecian Steamer
in Gulf of AnlbraCia
Macedonia Mas Attempting She Mas
Crew Was Saved, hut the Captain Mas Severely Wounded.
Fort Is Strongly Fortified.


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OF
shore o
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the Hetaria's- raid. but these orders were
cancelled six hours later
on the 10Th instant Prince Mavrocordato
warned his government that the porte was
preparing to advance without previous
declaration of war.
IT Is INFERRED FROM FACTS AND
ALLEGED IN RESPONSIBLE QUARTERS
THAT TWO OF THE POWERS URGED
TURKEY TO BEGIN POSSIBILITIES AND
THE PRESENCE OF RUSSIAN AND
GERMAN OFFICERS WITH THE TURK
ISL TROOPS is BITTERLY COMMENT
JpON IN ATHENS,
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RELATIONS SEVERED.
Reports Given Ia the Minister'S Of
BOTH Countries.


Athens. April IS. tCopyrlghtod, 1897. by
the Associated Press THE Turkish min
lister here hssim Boy. has asked for his
passports. They have been handed him and
he left for Constantinople. The German
minister at Athens Baron Won Plesson, has
undertaken TO protect Turkish interests In
Greece during the severance Of diplomatic
relations between the two countries.
The Greek minister at Constantinople,
Prince Mavrocordato. has been recalled.
Constantinople, April is. The porte has
handed his passports to Prince Mavrocor-
dato. the Greek minister 10 Turkey, to-
gether with a note announcing the break
ing off of diplomatic relations between the
two governments and the recall of Assim
Bey and the Turkish consuls, 1t invites
Prince Mavrocodato and all Greek consuls
on Turkish territory to quit tho confines
of the empire. giving the Greek subjects
fifteen DAYS notice. Prince Mavrocodato
viii leave on Tuesday by the Austrian mail
boat.
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GERMAN INSPECTION.
williams officer Advises Turkey Il
Act ON Defensive.

constantinoplc. April 1s'--The German
general sent by Emperor william to IN
spect tho armies OF the frontier, has re-
turned from Elassona. He reports favor
ably as to tho Turkish army except In
the mater OF transportation. The Greeks
he considers inferior In armament ana less
capable OF standing fatigue and exposure
In the event OF complications In the Bal
kans. he advises that Turkey should aci
on the defensive against servia, Bulgaria
and Montenegro and on the offensive a
against Greece. An irade Just issued au-
thorizes him 70 continue his inspection.
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CInin,s for Indemnity.

Chicago. April 1s.-AceordinF 10 'he
Tinies-Heral dispatch from Ann Arpor'
Mich. DIR. Angel, the newly appointed
minister to Turkey, Will receive special
instructions from the state department "a
push the claims for indemnity, brought hy
American citizens and American mission :
aries against the sultan's government
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TurIscy the Auuressor.

Athens, April 1s.-Midnight, The gov
eminent has addressed a note to Assim
Bey expressing surprise at the allegations
contained In his note TO NJ. skouze, an4
pointing out facts proving that Turkey
il tho aggressor. The government dis
claims al responsibility for any events
that may now occur.
The Metropolitan of Athens has ordered
prayers In all the churches for the success
Of the Greek army.
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n.eInrntion of Wnr.

brussels. April ls.--The independence
Beige announces that Turkey has officially
declared war against Greece ana that no.
tIaoa,ion to this effect was sent to the pow
ere This morning.
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Floods,

~ break in the Mississippi levee ex-
pectei in conconlia parish, Louisiana
me SITUATION in Madison parish growing
worse, but the river has fallen at Vicks-
burg.
The villages Of Trinidad AMI Ashwood
are oVeriowed, as we'll as n number OF
fine plantations Ground Richland La
No extraordinary cause for uneaslness
existed at New Orleans. but precautions
We're early taken.
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A., American battery.

London. April 1s.-A dispatch to the
Standard from Constantinoplo says bat
terry of American machine guns OF the
latest pattern arrived there recently and
were secretly conveyed to the fildlz Kiosk
where It has been placed In position.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-19

The observance of Easter yesterday In
the churches
Splriiualistic conservation services.
Aftermath of the Travellers PROTECTIVE
association con' cntion.
The military programme for San Jacinto
Day.
Gases set for the week in the district
court.
The Christian Erdeavor choir organized,
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rurtou. Fighting at Arfa.

Corfu, April ls.-Furious fighting has
been in progress on the frontier today near
Aria. and 1t is rumored Greeks have taken
Menexa by assault.
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Madrid dispatches denied that Spain
would withdraw 5000 troops from Cuba
The steamer Dauntess searched by the
dynamite cruiser Nesuvus and allowed
TO proceed.
Rivera is being well treated in his Gu
ban prison.
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Domestic.

Or. Hunter declined to discuss devel-
cpueuts or plans relating to the Kentucky
senatorship.
National Reform Press association mot
in G,rard, Kan; National convention
called for Nashville, Tenn. on July 4.
Congressman Seth l.. Nlilliken OF Maine
died in Washington.
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Particulars of the proposed May carni-
val at Waco.
East Texas presbytcry conyenes at Ma
coFdoches Tuesday.
Lumber yard burned al Engie.
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| tho bowers 10 interfere by force of arms TO
stop Turkey and Greece from further fight
ing.
London. April 1S--A dispatch to the Dis
patch from Constantinople says the Greek
subjects there probably will remain under
the protection of Mr.. Terrell the AmerI-
can minister. 1t is believed the hostiiitie''
will break the deadlock and lead to an ar
rangemcnt between Greece and Turkey
Athens, April 1s.--The Asty says the
Greek troops have occupied tho citadel OF
the Provesa. and 1t is believed the Turks
are bombarding Vonitzn.
London, April 1s.-The Times CORE
spondent at Elassona viii say tomorrow
| IL visited the hospital today Sunday, ana
found all admirably conducted. But the
scene was most distressing, the wounded
screaming In their agony and feverlahiy
tearing the bedding In their deltrium. In
the hills The fighting Turks had the ad-
vantage. They were iudiciouHly ulnbnshed
and from their sheltered position made an
incessant fire. Today Sunday fighting at
,, Molouna Pass took place around three out
lying block houses. which were captured.
then rotaken. captured again and again re-
taken The Greek positions suffered Sc
verely from the splendid shrapnel practice
OF Turkish batteries at n range OF 3soo
metrcs. Columns of smoke could DC seeh
rising in every direction from the creek
position, caused by the Turkish shell IRE
The Greeks defended with the greatest
courage, but were nor nblS-o stand against
The slow but steady advance of the Turks
"As evening came on. three OF the
Greeks surrendered. md asked the
Turks TO cease the shell fire Tho Inter
now hold the advanced line except at one
spot. Tho principal fighting by tho Turks
was at skumba and Dumeni. to the right
OF tho pass"
The Enssona correspondent says also;
"The position OF affairs seems 10 be that
the Turkish movement on Nezeros is
feint 10 draw attention from Milonnn
where II is evident Edhom Pasha intends
to advance In force on Larlssa. This at
tempt viii lead to severe fighting. The re-
suits OF one days fighting are indecisive.
Accounts of It are biased according as they
| come from Greek or Turkish sources. II
! appears. however, pretty certain the Turks
had tho advantage
1.-THE Greeks were partially successful In
their movement at Karaya, which was
aimed at cutting off Turkish communica-
iion with snlonica. where tho Greek fleet
Is expected almost Immediately There Is
| cf nj ffrap Entraala
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Foreign.

Heavy withdrawals of bullion made
from the Bank OF England for Japan.
Baron Courcel of France to be substi-
tuted as fhe NTH arbitrator between Ven
e2uela and Great Britain.
Cecil Rhodes WIN be given a grand re.
ceptioa in South Africa
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Uniform text book question viii occupy
much time. as both friends and opponents
Will speak on the question.
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Sport.

Galveston IL. Houston S. Austin C. San
Antonio 10; Dallas 10, Fort Worth 3; Den
ison-Sherman l, Paris o. Attendance at
Dallas was nearly 800.
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Waco is counting on securing the CUR
and Brazos Valley and the Waco and sa-
bine Pass. and win try for extensions of
the Texas Midland and the Santa Tc.
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Athens. April 1S.-The Asty says the
Greek troops have occupied tho citadel OF
the Provesa. and IL is believed the Turks
are bombarding Vonitza.
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THE FIGHTING
FRENCH NEWSPAPER WANTS THE
POWERS TO INTERVENE.
Greek Subjects tn Turkey Under
American Protection - More De-
tnIIs Of Recent Engagements.

Paris. April 1S-Thc Tomps calls upon
tho powers 10 interfere by force of arms TO
stop Turkey and Greece from further fight
ing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-08
GRAND LODGE ELKS.
New Orleans Chosen the Place of
Meeting Next Year.

MINNEAPOLIS, July This was ST.
Paul day for the visiting Elks and large
numbers of them spent the day in the sister
city, where they were handsomely enter
tanned by the st. Paul lodge. The Grand
Lodge, however kept steadily at its work
and did not take a recess until nearly
o'clock. The contest over the San Fran
cisco lodges was taken up this afternoon.
1t seems that a speech by J. b. Cotton in
the morning was not on the side of the
majority and in order to allow its effects
to wear off, it was voted to take up the
matter of selecting the next place Of the
meeting of the Grand Lodge and the place
for holding the attendant reunion Speeches
were limited to ten minutes each Invita-
tions were extended on behalf of New Or
leans, indianapolis Louisville, Omaha and
Grand Rapids. 1t was New Orleans with
her claim for recognition from the far
South that won out. 1t looked as If there
would be fight, for at the outset a mo-
tion carried to have the ballot by roll call
instead of ballot resulting in victory for
the Crescent City with five votes to spare
OF course, the Southern delegates went
wild and the vote was made unanimous at
once. Louisville gained the next highest
number Of votes, Omaha third and In
dianapolis fourth. The members were tired
of work and motion to adjourn was car
ried, which took all other matters over un-
til tomorrow. The grand parade and prize
drills come tomorrow as we'll as the cleo
ton of officers.
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Diggers in the PittsburE District Gem
orally Obeying the Order to
Leave the Mines.
WHEELING THE STORM CENTER
EFFORTS MAY BE MADE TO STOP
SHIPMENTS OF COAL INTO OHIO.
Views of President Ratchfcrd and
Other Leaders - Private Coal
Seized by the Railways.

Joseph Bishop, of Columbus, member or
the Ohio arbitration board, arrived in the
city yesterday morning and a telegram to
Labor Commissioner Mccormack brought
that official back from Terre Haute. 1t
seems that on Tuesday the Ohio board con-
ceived the same idea as the Indiana board
that a joint conference of the boards OF
Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Illinois
might be able to arrange for an arbitration
of the general miners strike. Accordingly
Mr.. Bishop was sent to visit the boards
Of this State and Illinois, while another
member was sent to Pennsylvania.
The two commissioners held an extended
conference at the Grand Hotel and as both
were bent on the same purpose they had
little trouble in agreeing. If the Illinois and
Pennsylvania boards agree a conference
will be held in this city early next week
looking to the formation of board of ar
bitration composed of the members of the
official boards in the four States named,
with representatives of the labor and cap
ital interests which the Governors of Ten
nessee, Kentucky and West Virginia will
be asked to appoint if disposition is
shown by the parties to the controversy to
submit their differences to such board. In
the meantime communication will be had
with the officers of the United Mine Work.
ers and of the Operators Association.
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SALISBURY "CALLED DOWN. "
DIR. David Starr Jordan Says Mckinley
Sent a Message TO His LOrdship.

SEATTLE, Wash, July Z. - DR.. David
Starr Jordan, president OF Leland Stanford,
Jr., University, has arrived here, en- route
to Alaska, whittier he goes as a member
of a government commission created for
the purpose of studying the conditions and
methods for the better protection of the
fur seals. He is accompanied by Professor
Wood and five Stanford students, the lat
ter as assistants. DR.. Jordan confirmed
the truth of the Chicago and Washington
dispatches relative to President McKinleys
message to Lord Salisbury, the British
premier informing that statesman that
Great Britain was not living up to the
letter of the law promulgated by the Paris
tribunal. He also authorized the statement
that the text of the message was submit
ted to him as q member of the seal COM
mission by Secretary Sherman for sugges-
tions and approval before it was communi-
Gated to the government of Great Britain.
1T was very emphatic and strongly
worded document but beyond that l must
decline to tell what it contained, DR.. Jor-
dan replied, in answer to a request for
the substance of the message. His refer
ence and manner concerning the subject
clearly indicated that he considered that
Premier Salisbury had been called down
in emphatic and caustic diplomatic Ian
guage.