The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-05-06
Turks Attack Several Positions
simultaneously.
GREEKS PROVE VERY CAME.
The Assault on VeIeStinO Reported
Repulsed.

The Turkish Force Reported Numer-
fcaIIy Twice as Large as That of
Artillery Also Vastly Superior to
That of the Greeks-CrOwn Prince
Constantine and Prince Nicholas
Credited with Taxing a brave
Part in the Engagement-The Bat
tie to BE Continued TO-day-The
Respective Losses Not known Yet.
Athens May 5, 5 p. ma private dis
patcn received here from the front says
that a battle between the Greeks and
Turks began to-day at Avail, between
Velestino and Pharsala.
Larissa, May 5.-Six divisions of Turk
fish troops have marched forward to Phar-
sa.a, and IL is understood here that the
porte has given Edhem Pasha free
hand.
London, May 5.-The Athens correspond
ent of the Daily Mail says: ''Ten thou
sand Turks attacked the Greek position at
Velestino. The fire ceased at O'Clock
this afternoon, and it is evident that the
Greeks have met with a great success.
There has been great slaughter at
Pharsala where the battle is proceeding.
Crown Prince Constantine teegraphs as
TO the engagement at Velestino: With
Gods help, our side has conquered"
The Athens correspondent of the Times
says: simultaneously with the attack at
Nelestino, the Turks attacked the Greek
mtposts at Tatar, near Pharsala. 1t is
said that both attacks have been repulsed
by the Greeks. Gen. Smolenski says: The
brigade al Velestino is deluged with
blood -
London, May 6, 4 a. m.--The Athens cor
Fespondent of the Daily Telegraph, under
date of Wednesday, says: Following is
the official dispatch from Mai Palli. chief
Of staff of the Greek forces in Thessaly.
describing the fight at Pharasla: The
Turks attacked our advance posts at 2
o'clock. Since yesterday the enemys
movements had indicated an intention to
cut off our left wing, and to-day they at
lacked our front. Our advance posts re-
treated, as they were fighting against
very much superior numbers, and took up
position in front of our right wing.
An artillery duel ensued along the
extensive line. The enemy's infantry
advanced in perfect order at three point
and in large numbers, but they were
speedily checked by our infantry.
Ihe respective losses are as yet un-
known. The crown prince took very ac-
tive part in the combat, and advanced
within range of the Turkish fire. greatly
inspiring the men. Prince Nicholas was
equally active at the right wing, and di-
reeted the fire of his battery against the
turkish batteries. His coolness greatly
encouraged the troops.
we maintain all our positions intact
ana the engagement will certainly be con-
unued tomorrow CThursday). We calcu-
late that about 5000 Turks attacked our
right wing. They rushed down the hin
slopes in vast numbers. The enemy was
our superior in both artillery and cavalry. :.
the ealibre Of their guns was larger: while
their numbers almost double ours. We had
no cavalry because our only squadron has
Deeh used for scouting and had gone to
Trikkala.'"
Inc correspondent Of the Daily Tele-
sraph at Nolo. under date Of wednesday.
sasS' Inc biggest battle Of the war be-
sun near Velestino this morning. As a
result OF 1t the Turkish force Of 10000 men
mas Deen repulsed. The Turkish plan was
to seize the hills on the north divlding
Fharsala from Velestlno."
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