Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-30


Even Germany wishes 10 save Greece
from the consequences of defeat, and It
Is stated In Berlin off1cial circles that
the Powers will intervene on their own
initiative. II Greece does not invite them.
According to dispatch from CONSTANT
noplc 10 the Lokaianzeiger, the Sultan
Will accept the following conditions as a
basis for peace:
TURKEYS TERMS.
The withdrawal OF the Greek troops
from Crete. and the re-estabiishment of
the frontier of 1891 Greece TO be excluded
from all the advantages Of capitdlation
and 10 pay an indemnity.
The Daily Mails correspondents say the
news from Greece continues alarm
ing. and he understands that a Russian
ship Is lying al the Piereaus, the port OF
Athens, ready TO embark the Royal
family.
NO ALLIANCE WITH TURKEY.
LONDON. April 29.-The Daily Mails
correspondent at Paris has had an inter-
view with the Ambassador OF one Of the
Powers OF the Dreibund, who emphati-
cally denied that "any accord" exists be-
tween the Triple Alliance and Turkey.
The Ambassador declared that not even
Germany had entered into q treaty With
the Sultan.
PANIC REIGNS AT vOLO.
LONDON. April ga dispatch to the
Times from volo. dated Wednesday.
says: Yesterday. the Turks tried to cui
the railway to Neiestno. The Greeks
fought bravely. losing three officers killed
and many wounded, but they were
finally repulsed
''Panics continue here without cessa-
tion. After dark, the population oscil-
lates between recklessness and terror.
The town is entirely destitute OF control
as there Is no military, and apparently
no civil. authority The telegraph Office
has been closed. and postal matter is re-
fused at the post-office."
GREEKS POURING HOMEWARD.
LONDON, April "a dispatch to the
Times from Arta, dated Sunday, says:
Greek soldiers are pouring into the town
in an almost unbroken column. coming
apparently from every point of the Turk
fish territory hitherto occupied by the
Greeks"
GREAT BATTLE EXPECTED.
ATHENS. April SOL A. MA dispatch
just received from Pharsalos dated yes
terday Thursday, at p. NJ, says that
a Turkish army corps from Larissa has
occupied Trikkala, unresisted. The Greeks
have fallen back on Pharsalos. Rail
way communication between Volo and
Pharsalos has been restored. The ad-
vance guard of the Turkish divisions
have moved forward from all points. and
taken up various positions on the Thes-
salian plain. Both armies are now in
immediate contact. and a great battle is
believed to be imminent.
GREEK COURAGE REVIVING.
The courage of the Greek army is re-
viving. The Crown-Prince Constantine
is visiting the various camps and inspir-
ing confidence and hope. General Mavor-
michael, late chief of the Greek staff.
has left the Greek camp, and is return
ing TO Athens.
In the direction of Trikkala. the Greeks
have two battallons Of infantry. several
batteries of artillery, and a squadron OF
cavalry.
The Turkish authorities are striving
to prevent excesses on the part of the
Turkish soldiery on the towns. The
Turks have destroyed six guns found at
Larissa.
GREEKS WILLING TO QUIT.
LONDON, April 29.-Henry Norman, the
Daily Chronicles correspondent at
Athens. says: II have the very best rea-
son to believe that Greece is now dis
posed to recall her forces from Epirus.
and even TO evacuate the Island or Crete.
Two hundred thousand women and chill
dren are homeless and destitute in Thes-
sally, and the government is unable TO re-
lieve their needs"
VOLO EVACUATED.
vOLo. April 29.-This town is almost
completely evacuated by the Greeks. Wo-
men and children have been taken away
en- masse by sea. The foreign consul
lates have hoisted their flags. British
and Italian ironclads are at anchor in
the harbor.