The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-07
MUST CEASE HOSTILITlES.
The Powers viii 50 Notify Greece and
Turkey To-Day.
TROOPS WILL Be LANDED AT ATHENS
ny the European Concert to Protect the
Grecian Dynasty-Turkcy willing TO
Negotiate ~ Crete is yacuated-Ths
Capture of Pharsalos.


ernments this, (Thurday) evening or TO-
morrow. calling upon them to cease hes
tilities on the distinct assurance that the
Powers Will undertake the ina! solution
of the pending difficulties.
LONDON, May T. a dispatch to The
Daiiv Mail from Berlin says II IS re-
norfed that the Powers have decided to
land troops at Athens TO protect the
DYNASTY. Greece, having declined the pro-
ferred mediation, and Turkey being Will
ing TO negotiate on easy terms II crete
is evacuated by the Greeks.
CONSTANT NOPLE, Nay 6'-Edhem
Pasha. the Turkish commander IN chiei
in Thessalv has sent the following DIS
patch TO tho Ministry Of War dated
this morning: ,.,.
"The imperial army while marching
to Pharsalos. met the enemy in the VII
lagos OF Souledji. Turcomanli and Lam.
After n severe engagement las'ins
fifteen hours. we dislodged them nom
their positions and advanced to fharsa-
los. which the imperial army has Vlctcr-
,ously occupied.
ATHENS. May &C p. M-Fiehting is
nrocoeding between the Turkish and
Greeks forces at Vclestino. 1t Is pre-
sumed that the Turks. noticing that
General Smoncski was preparing to re-
treat. attacked him in force. The Turks
have burned two villages.
THE BATTLE At PHARSALOS.
IARISSA. May Ga dispatch iio ON
Pharsalos dated il A. NJ, to-day de-
scribes the battle there which began yes
terday as follows.
4 Turkish corps first appeared on the
summit of Mt. Tckke yesterday morn
inc and from a formldably intrenched po-
sition on the hillside attacked the Fourth
Regiment of -,vzones about noon. The
latter made q strong resistance, but mas
finally compelled to fail slowly back.
The Turks then cannOnaded and de-
stroyed the village Of OrdskonL which Is
about two hours march north of Phar-
salos. The Crown Prince. having or
dered the entire army TO draw up i'm line
Of battle. the Greeks advanced about
p. NJ. The Turks, numbering 500o0, i'm
mediately descended the slopes of Mt.
Tekke and planted batteries, which be-
gan to lombard the Greek regiments.
Owing to superiority i'm weight the Turk
ish cannon inflicted heavy losses upon the
Greeks. especially near the station.
The Turks continued TO advance until
they came into close quarters and then
the Crown Prince decided TO retire TO
more commanding positions.
All the ammunition and supplies have
been transported to Domokos. on the
heights of which the Greek batteries are
prepared for action. The Turks have
burned tho village of Tartar. and have
massacred a priest and an entire family
in the village Of DiOskani'
LONDON. May 6.-Tne Daily Mails
correspondent az Palias, under date or
Wednesday, says:
The Greek battalion to-day attacked
the Turks near Philippiada. The Greeks
fought well but their ammunition WIS
soon expended and they We're compelled
to retire.
Officers and men in Epirus are bitterly
displeasod with the headquarters STAFF,
and lately the aoldIers have been plunder-
ing their compatriots. 4 very unsatis-
factory condition OF things exists.
GREEKS CLAIM VICTORIES.
HEADQUARTERS OF THE GREEK
ARMY IN THESSALY, PHARSALOs.
May 5.-(Delayed in transmission. The
Greeks claim decisive victory in the
fighting which has taken place here and
at Velestino to-day.
The Greek line was attacked By a
strong Turkish force Of 20,OoO infantry,
in addition to large forces of artillery
and cavalry
inc creek right wing was under
command Of Colonel Mavromich-
aels and the LEFT wing was
commanded by Colonel Makrls
Both Greek wings replused the
Turks with great slaughter.
The railroad station was destroyed by
Turkish shells and railway communica-
tion between this point and Volo was
interrupted Ii is estimated that TWO
thousand Turks we're Killed at Veles-
tino. The enemy also abandoned u large
number Of guns.
Preparations are being made with ut
most activity for 4 decisive battle, which
seems inevitable tomorrow.
Cheering from the Greek army can be
clearly heard from here. The morale or
the Greek forces is now all that could
be desired
A number Of Turkish shells fell in
the town during the engagement.
The Greek artillery occupied better po-
sitions than the guns of the Turks and
was well served.
-I.. .-Nf GIVEN CREDIT
Full credit is given to Gen. Smolenski
for the victory at Nelestino and ia some
quarters it is claimed that the Turks
have been finally rcpulsod in that direc-
iion This belief. however is not general.
General Smolenski's victory was the
occasion Of great rejoicing here.
Prince Constantine telegraphed his con-
gratuatons TO General Smolenski ana
received reply from the Greek COM
saying: "Our success has been
very brilliant. thanks to the courage OF
he men. But il is by Gods help that
we have repulsed the enemy"
The fighting which is 10 take place
tomorrow in this vicinity will probably
turn out 10 be the most interesting ana
ircisiv. 0f tlc whole campaign.
In spite Of the difficulties which both
sides have experienced with their trans
Jc-t service, the two armies have had
plenty of time TO prepare for the final
engagement. Though IL is difficult to pre-
lict the result. there is no denying that
he odds are in favor Of the Turks They
IRE overwhelmingly strong in infantry,
artillery and cavalry
rf'r' cRFf'f y POSITION
The Greeks occupy strong. wei en-
renched positions on high ground ana
IRE acting entirely on the defensive
rhe Greeks have no cavalry worth men,
ioning and are very weak IN artillery
)ut what guns they have are well serv-
"a. The Greek infantry may be expect
ID TO do fairly well while occupying
rood defensive positions. In the field
,r open plain. 1t is not TO be expected
hat thew will be a match for the Turks
Supplies OF all Kinds In the Greek camp
ire at premium.
Edhem Pasha. the Turkish commander.
nay safely be rcckoned upon TO be carry