Griggs courier., 1897-04-23
THE DOGS OF WAR.
Let Loose with a Vengeance by
Greek and Turk.

Diplomatic Relations Between the
Two Nations Completely Severed
BLOODY Engagenents- ut nli-
louna Pass and Prevesa.
London, April 19.-War has broken
cut between Greece and Turkey. Fierce,
battles have been fought at Karya, at
Milouna pass and at Prevesa on the Gulf
of Arta. The most desperate battle,
was fought at Milouna pass, where co.
0c0 men fought more than 30 hours.
without food or sleep. Diplomatic re-
lations between the two nations have
been severed. Turkey insists that
Greece has provoked the conflict by
her aggressive attitude on the frontier
of Macedonia. On the other hand.
Greece insists that Turkey has bean
the aggressor. Crete, which was the
original cause of the conflict, seems:
now to be overlooked. Unless some of
the great powers intercede there is GER
tain to be great loss of human life be-
fore the quarrel is settled. Greel, sub
jects in Constantinople will probably
remain under the protection of Mr.. Ter.
rell, the American minister.
A detailed circular sent Saturday
evening to the Turkish representatives
abroad recalls the weeks invasions and
states that the newest incnrsioa was
participated in by the Greek troops,
which therefore establishes war. The
circular expresses the hope that the
powers in a spirit of justice will agree
that the entire responsibility for the
war falls on Greece. Turkey has no
idea of conquest, and as Il fresh proof of
pacific sentiments offers to retire the
Turkish troops on the frontier if Greece
will retire hers from the frontier and
from Crete.
The Greeks hold that It was IN at
tempt upon the part of the Turkish
forces to occupy strategic position
near Mount Analipsis. not far from
Nezeros, in the neutral zone. which led
to the encounter on Friday between
the Greeks and the Turks. This, it is
aided. was used at Constantinople as "A
reason for ordering Edhem Pasha, the
Turkish commander in chief. to assume
the offensive. and led to the rupture Of
diplomatic relations between the coun-
tries.
Adispatch to the Daily Chronicle from
Athens. dated midnight. says the
Greeks have captured Menaxa after Sc
we're fighting. The Turkish losses were
very heavy; the Greek comparatively
light. The correspondent adds: 1.-The
Greek feet has destroyed half the fort
resses at Pervesa and silenced the guns.
am assured that the bombarding will
be continued this morning.
1.-The latest news received here is.
that the Greeks have captured and hold
all the positions except Ana and Milouna
along the Thessalian line. have had
access to an important document from
European capital showing that the.
powers have done nothing for several
weeks. because they have hoped that
Greece would be either financially
ruined or soundly beaten by Turkey
If Turkey gets Larissa she will remain
there until Greece evacuates Crete. 1t
was Germany that urged Turkey to de-
clare war"
Athens, April 1o.-Greece has recalled
its minister from Constantinople and
has accepted the issue of war, confident
in the Righteousness Of its cause.
The Greek government will prob
ably issue an appeal to all civilized.
liberty-loving nations.
Hostilities have already begun. The.
forces on the entire Thessalian frontier
are already cannonading each other,
while on the sea operations have like.
wise been initiated.
Assim Pasha, the Turkish minister.
has left Athens. Everything points to,
the fighting being characterized by ex-.
treme bitterness.
Foot of Milouna Pass, April ia.
free battle ragged in the pass all Satur--
day night. The Greeks, who entered
and descended toward the valley. en-
countered four battalions of Turks.
who drove them back and at the point If
the bayonet rescued the force garrison
ing the Turkish blockhouse, which the
Greeks had encircled before entering
the pass. Neshad Pasha, commandins-
the Fifth division. occupied Mount
Harnia with great force, while Hairi
Pasha. commanding the Sixth division.
prepared to enter the Tchaisan pass.
and Haidar Pasha, with the Fourth di-
vision. occupied the Milouna pass. Be-
fore dawn Eden Pasha rode out to d.
rect the disposition of these divisions.
a general engagement ensued.
The Greeks swarmed down from the.
hillsides, pouring deadly volleys on the
Moslems. The two armies met and 90.
600 men fought fiercely and madly.
Around the Greek ckhouse the bat
tie ragged. The whitening shrapnel fire.
from the Turkish batteries moved
down the Hellenes. but the brave SOL
diers battled with the courage of de-
spair against the advancing Turk.
Slowly the Greeks were forced back.
From the heights the Greek sharp.
shooters reaped deadly harvest below.
The Moslems fought like demons and
they swept like a whirlwind on the solid
phalanx of Greeks guarding the block
house.
The Turks now hold the advanced line
in Milouna Pass, with the exception Of
one spot. If the Greeks are driven back
the way will be open to Larissa, where