The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-06
Crown Prince Constantine and Prince
Nicholas i'm the ThIckest of the
Fray All Day.
GREAT REJOICING At ATHENS
GENERAL SMOLENSI<rS BRIGADE
COVERED WITH BLOOD"
Another Battle Expected To-Day that
May BE Decisive--TerPibIe Havoc.
by the Greek Artillery.


LONDON. May GA dispatch to the
Daily News from Velestino, dated wednes-
day, says: THE Turks to-day were re-
pulsed after five hours fighting with a
heavy loss. simultaneously, Edhem Pa
sha's main force engaged the Greek outpost
at Phersala, and the fighting lasted from
2 p. m. until 1880 p. M, both armies retain-
ing their original positions
The Athens correspondent of the Daily
Mail says: '"ren thousand 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 Phersala, where the battle
is proceeding. Crown Prince Constantine
telegraphs as to the engagement at Veles-
tino: With Gods help our side has con-
quered.' %
The Athens correspondent of the Times
says: simultaneously with the attack at
Velestino the Turks attacked the Greek out
posts at Tatar, near Phersala. 1t is said
that both attacks have been repulsed by
the Greeks. General Smolensh says: The
brigade at Velestino is deluged with
blood"
The correspondent of the Daily Telegraph
at Voo under date of Wednesday, says:
1.-THE biggest battle of the war began near
Yelestino this morning AS d result of it
IN
repused. The Turkish plan of attack was
to seize the hills on the north, dividing
Phersala from Velestino."
The Athens correspondent of the Daily
Telegraph, under date of Wednesday, says:
Following is the official dispatch from Ma
tor Pallis, chief of staff of the Greek forces
in Thessaly, describing the fight at Phersa-
la: 1.-The Turks attacked oLr advance
mys movement had indicated an intention
to cut off our left wing, and to-day they
attacked our front. Our advance posts re-
treated as they were fighting against very
superior numbers, and took up a position
in front of our right wing. An artillery duel
ensued along the extensive line. The ene-
mys infantry advanced in perfect order
at three points and in large numbers, but
they were speedily checked by our infantry.
The respective losses are as yet unknown.
The crown prince took very active part
in the combat and advanced within range
of the Turkish fire, greatly inspiring the
at the right wing, and directed the fire Of
his battery against the Turkish batteries.
His coolness greatly encouraged the troops.
We maintain all our positions intact, and
tomorrow CThursday) We calculate that
about 10 900 Turks attacked our right wing.
They rushed down the hill slopes in vast
numbers. The enemy was our superior in
both artillery and cavalry. The calIber or
their guns was larger, while their number
was almost double ours We had no cav
airy, because our only squadron has been
used for scouting and had gone to Trik-
kala.'
The Athens correspondent of the stand
ard under date of Wednesday, says:
There is great rejoicing over the receipt
Of the official telegram from Pharsalos say
ing that the Turks have been repulsed and
that the Greeks hold their positions after
a three hours battle. The dispatch SAYS
that Crown Prince Constantine and Prince
Nicholas fought courageously in the front
rank risking their lives a hundred times,
and that they had an ovation from the
whole army when the 1sI1ring was over.
The government has forwarded to them its
warmest congratulations. The King and
the Cabinet have also addressed a mani-
festo to the troops congratulating them
upon their courage and patriotic devotion.
THE public is overjoyed and is already
forgetting the earlier blunders of the CAM
paign A decisive battle is expected at
Phersala tomorrow GThursday)"
The correspondent of the Associated Press
at Phersala says that the Greek line was
attacked yesterday by a Turkish force Of
90 600 infantry in addition to artillery and
cavalry Colonel Makris commanded the
Greek left wing and Colonel Mayromchalis
the right wing. Both repuised the Turks
with great slaughter The railway station
was destroyed by the Turkish shells and
railway communication between this point
and Volo is interrupted. Preparations ara
being made with the utmost activity for
the battle, which seems inevitable, to-mor-
row (Tuesday)
The correspondent OF the Daily News at
Volo says the Greek fleet has sent ESQ
marines to Capurna pass on the east side
of Lake Karla.
The Vienna correspondent OF the Daily
Telegraph says II have been Informed to-
day "wednesday In official quarters that
Russia has actually begun to take action
through the ambassadors In the direction
of mediation. acting with the powers which