Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-22
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a ufaNu pattc.
Crown Prince Constantine is hurrying
reinforcemonts to the front
EDHEM SURPRISING NEWS.
LONDON. April Accommodating upon
the absence OF definite news to-day from
Elassona. the headquarters OF the Turk
ish troops In Macedonia the Daily Mall
says II has received a private telegram
from one OF its correspondents on the
scene OF hostilities. indicating that Ed
hem Pasha is suppressing ali dispatches.
This correspondent adds: 'The whole
situation appears changed by the tenacity
with which the Greeks are holding Reveni
Pass. whereby they may possibly turn
Edhem Pasha's position and cut of his
communication with Eassona.
CAPTURE OF TYRNAVO.
FOOT OF MILOUNA PASS. Aprn 20
Afternoon. Delayed in transmlsson.)-
The last height commanding ryrnavo
has just been captured by the Turks.
The infantry advance was supported by
cavalry. the soldiers cheering Justify as
they began the attack. Mondou Pasha
has prepared to descend at . A. NJ. to-
morrow into the Thessalian plain. Taking
the road to the left. which skirts along
the base of the foothills, large bodies OF
cavalry will push forward 10 the front
while the infantry take possession OF the
buildings which the Greeks have left in
their hurried retreat.
II was the task OF Nechat Pasha 10
attack the Losphaki heights, the last
Greek stronghold Commanding Tyrnayo,
The Turkish batteries. each gun dragged
by fifty men. pushed forward and bonn
barded the Greek position. deep rd-
vine lay between the infantry forces
Of the two armies II was strewn with
heavy rocks and loose boulders After
sharp fighting the Greek batteries with
drew. but the Greek infantry continued
10 defend the position until compelled
70 retire.
Heavy firing has been heard from the
direction Of Sarkaos throughout the az
ternoon. and the struggle at Kari still
continues. each side in turn advancing
and retreating across the frontier
TURKS TAKE MILOUNA.
MILOUNA PASS, April 2o-Night.-(De-
layed in transmission.) )--The Greek
posts at Milouna and Tyrnavo were cap
tured at noon to-day. The Turkish head
quarters have been removed from Elas-
soma to Milouna. 1t is estimated that
the Greek forces now in the IhessallaH
plain. in front Of Edhem Pasha, and be-
at least 5000. but the Greek prisoners
say that their reserves are exhausted.
A military telegraphic line has been ex-
tended to Milouna but as yet there is
no postal service. From the heights can
be seen huge clouds Of dust in the dis
tance. which indicate that large bodies
Of Greek infantry are en- route from
Larissa to defend the heights not yet
captured at Tyrnavo. But they will pro
badly be too late. The GOODNESS and
courage of the Turks in attack are be-
yond praise.
GREEKS DECLINE RELIEF.
ATHENS, April H.-The Crown-Prince
has sent several regiments 10 relieve
those which have been fighting at Reveni,
but the latter refuse TO leave the scene,
although they have been actively en-
Gagged almost without cessation for near
ly fifty hours.
Telegrams from Prevesa say that the
town would have been occupied by the
Greeks, but it was impossible TO spare
the men. Major Ansolinos, who gave
the order for the abandonment of Gritzo-
vail, has been replaced by Coionel "a
pastavre. -.
Colonel Manos is meeting with but lit
tie opposition. The Turks are collecting
at Pentepigivia, twenty miles south oi
Janina. where a decisive battle Is eX-
pected which will settle the fate OF
Janina.
GREEK Defence STUBBORN.
ATHENS. April q, Midnight.-An Off
cial dispatch from Larissa says that the
creeks continue TO defend the Matt Pass
Tvrnavo has been completely abandoned
by lis inhabitants.
NJ. Delyannis has received leiesidlilS
from Greek deputies at Larissa, VINO de-
clare that, according to the opinion OF
the officers. the situation is not yet com
promised. as the positions occupied by
the Turks are Of secondary importance.
dispatch from Arta says that the
Greeks have captured the villages OF
Aehai. Tsaprasl. Parsakevi. Karniakala,
Alimbei and Jenicar, an Of which nave
been abandoned by the Turks.
A dispatch received from Commodore
Kriezis. in command Of the Greek squad
ron. which has bombarded Platomoha'
saws that five hund ed Turks were wound
ed during the bombardment, Dut the
Greeks sustained no losses. Inc squdu-
ron has started for Katerina
DAMASI NOT RECAPTURED.
ATHENS. April A.- .-Midnight)-The
government has received dispatch from
/ .arissa. which says the exact situation
al Damasi is not known there, but that
the rumor of it's recapture by the turks
is inaccurate.
APPEAL FROM GREEK WOMEN.
NEW YORK. April 2l.-The following
anneal has been issued by the Union
of Greek Women, under the honorary
presidency Of her Majesty, Queen olga
and the Crown Prince Sophia:
TO the Women of the O.d and New
World Christian Mothers, Sisters and
Wives Workers for Civilization and
Progress. Guardians Of Love and jus
tice-Greeting:
Christian mothe-s. sisters and wives
civilized like you, earnestly appeal LOT
your help, Our sons, our brothers, ana
husbands, fighting for the Cross. are be-
ing killed and wounded in sacred cause
Their blood stains the last page OF the
history offthe nineteenth century, the
history of the civilization ana progress
Of which you are the promoters.
"Cbristian women, do not share the re-
sponsibility Of your diplomats. Arouse
in the hearts Of your husbands and sons
more Christian and more equitable senn-
ments. Unite, and your just protest
viii re-echo in the hearts Of the nations.
Prove by your energy and Christian work
hat the women, the true missionaries o.
rieht. with the gospel of love and justice
i'm their hearts, range themselves on the
side of the wronged.'
(SigneO HELEN Gkl VA
president of the Union"
The appeal was promulgated imme-
diatelv on its arrival here from Athens.
Donations for the fund Of the Union OF
Greek Women, in charge of the Red
cross. can be forwarded direct 10 her
Majesty. Queen Olga, of Greece, at
Athens. or to the president Of the union.
Madame Helen Griva, Athens, or 10 Soion
]. Vlasto. editor Of Atlantis, New York.