Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-27
ALL ACCOUNTS AGREE THAT 1T Is
VERY DECIDED.
CONSTANTINE SAID TO HAVE FLED.
THIS REPORT. HOWEVER, COME,
FROM A TURKISH SOURCE.
REVOLUTION AT ATHENS.
Something Very Like This I'm the
Air of TIE Greek Capital-"Wc
Are betrayed" the Cry OF the
People.

here from a correspondent OF the Asso-
ciated Press with the Turks at Larissa
say that the quantity Of military stores
abandoned by the Greeks at Tyrnavos and
other places proves that they did not re-
treat, but fed precipitately.
The Greek Government has demanded
of the directors Of Thessalian railroads
that they continue the service Of the
| Volo-Iarissa railroad. II the directors
refuse the government win occupy the
line with troops.
Three steamers have been sent from
here to Volo, to bring away the women
and children who have sought refuge
there. In official circles here it is not
believed that Volo IS i'm danger at present,
and the Greek feet is relied upon to pro-
tect the port in case Of necessity.
HAS CONSTANTINE FLED?
LONDON. April PA dispatch from
Tyrnavo says: 1t is reported that crown
prince Constantine has fed 10 Volo.
As this rumor comes from Turkish
sources It should be accepted with re-
serve. ,.,
The correspondent of the Associated
Press has Just received from colleague
who is with the Turkish army near
| Tvrnavo the substance Of an interview
which the latter had with Edhem Pasha
in confirmation of the report Of the
panickly retreat Of the Greeks. Edhem
| Pcsha laughingly said;
Il am really grateful to the Greek com
mander for giving me these agreeaDie
quarters. The Greek retreat was a gene
raI rout They left everything behind
them. including immense quantities oil
artillery and munitions of war, which we
will he able TO make use of. If they mad
not heard the Albanians singing on their
night march we would have been upon
them i'm an hour"
GREEK PANIC GENERAL.
The panic appears to have spread to
the very centre OF the Greek camp When
daylight appeared not a Greek was vlsi-
BILE. The Greek position at Mount Sha-
bana. commanding the mouth or the pass
alone was defended. but the resistance
there was feeble, as the occupants already
knew the army had fed. About 100 pris-
oners were taken by the Turks.
The Associated Press correspondent saw
a Greek taken, trembling and scarcely
|
whom he begged not TO kill him. The
officer replied. 1--WE do not kill prisoners
OF war" to which the Greek replied: "Our
soldiers believe the Turks cut prisoners
throats."
When he saw that his life was perfectly
safe. he thanked the officer with pitifu
enusveness. The latter gave him coffee
and cigarettes, and sent him to get food
GREEK CABINET COUNCIL
ATHENS. April 25.-The Asty publishe:
the following official note this evening
M Delyannis to-day had long inter
view with King George, who again as
sured the Premier that he was prepared
to approve any decision the government
might reach with a view 10 the improve
ment of the situation. After the audience
a Cabinet council was he'd at o'clock
ard Is still sitting at 5. 1t is expected
that energetic decisions will be arrived at
but all reports as TO the recalling Of stan
officers are premature"
sTAMATELLOS IN COMMAND.
ATHENS. April 2e-It is stated that
Admiral Stamatelos will be appointed tc
the chief command OF the Eastern
squadron.
EVACUATION OF LARISSA.
CONsTANTINOPLE. April 25.-It Is
officially declared here that the Greeks
before evacuating Larissa. released al
prisoners confined in the local jails. and
IL was the latter who destroyed AM pl-
LACED the houses. According 10 the same
statement. the Turkish troops were re-
celved with enthusiasm by such inhabl
tants as remainel in The town.
THE TURKS NEAR VOLO.
LONDON April 1.-THE Athens CORE
mo-
mort of the appointment of General Smo
Ienski as chief OF staff Of the Greek army
I'm Thessaly and adds: "Colonels Stalko
and Limbritis and Major Constantinlue'
have been recalled from Crete TO serve
on the staff of the Crown Prince Ih'
ministerial Palingenesia announces Una
all the officers Of Constantine's stan nav
been recalled. 49,,
"A telegram received here to-day (Aprl
2eth) states that the Turks are wlthin ai
hours march Of Volo. The Greek troops
have been withdrawn from That town
and are taking the wounded from tn'
hospitals. Among the arrivals from Won
is ex-AIinister Rail- leader of the larges
onnosition group in the Boule. He he
been at the scene of war, and was a
Iarissa last Friday evening. He has pub
lished his views i'm the Athens newspa
pers. and has already succeeded in con
centrating upon himself the attention o
the public. Some believe ne IS preparing
10 play the role of Greek Gambetta.
DENUNCIATION OF STAFF.
"Tn an interview with me to-day. NJ
Rail unsparingly denounced Constantine
STAR which he holds responsible for al
that has happened He denies that ther
was any real battle at Matt. says tn
Greek troops were never defeated at tha
point. and attributes the sudden decision
TO abandon Tyrnavo and Larlssa TO th
| cowardice and incompetency Of the Gene
rails staff
whatever may be the value of NJ
Ralps structures. they seem for the mo
ment TO voice the opinion of the multi
tude. The Greek popuiace in many re
spects resembles the French. and the oil
cry. Nous sommes trahis' Is being raised
II Is now the fashion to denounce per
SONS in high places. and newspaper
which only the other day were eulogizlnl
King George and NJ. Delyannis for hayinj
placed themselves at the head of a ma
tional crusade, are now denouncing tn
constituted authorities.
"Some are openly attacking the Grown
Prince. Others go so far as TO announc
that he has been recalled, the wish. ap
parently. being father TO the thought
| Journals which formerly made war ar
now trying TO make revolution. Wha
NAV be the result Of the present storm o
obloquy 1t is difficult TO foresee."
TROUBLE AT ATHENS.
LONDON. April 26.-The most serlou,
feature I'm the Greek-Turklsh emergenc,
is the revolutionary feature displayed a.
| ..kr.. L.x ftniater Rail- leader n, ~.