, 1897-04-29
GREEK SOLDIERS FAMIsHED.

London, April 2S.-A special dispatch
from Patras, on the west coast of Greece,
.Stributes the reverses of the Greeks in
t2pirus to deficient transportation ar
engagements, and says the measures TAX
en- for the conveyance OF ammunition
and food were wholly inadequate. Con-
iinuing, the dispatches point out that
1000 Greeks who were defending Penter-
p!gdai against 5000 to 1000 Turks only
retreated when their ammunition was
exhausted. and while another division
was advancing to the support OF Pen
tepigadia they returned there without
having tasted food for IL hours.
The same conditions the correspondent
alleges prevailed at Arta, where on
Thursday last the Greek soldiers, being
in a famished condition, broke into tho
stores in search OF provisions. When
the Turks hastily retreated before Aria,
it appears the Greeks had a magnificent
opportunity which they threw away.
The correspondent adds that no doubt
the Greeks might recover the ground
lost, but he asserts such mistakes make
an unpleasant impression.
The dispatch further says:
"A melancholy incident occurred yes
terday. A countryman brought news that
the Turks were approaching while the
Greeks were %retreating from Fillipiada
towards Arta. Colonel Bolzaris sent two
companies to the top of the hill to recon-
hotter. The soldiers OF another division
approaching from the rear saw the COM
panies on the hill and thinking they
were Turks opened fire on them, wound
ing many.
Allan Upward, whose British volun-
teers deserted him, fought in the
trenches and has borne the brunt of the
camp life"
ADDRESS TO ATHENIANS.
Athens, April 2S.-Public excitement
is increasing every hour. The foreigners
are hosting their national flags over the
building inhabited by them.
The opposition deputies have issued
the following address to the people:
Fellow Citizens: In the critical per-
!od through which the country is pass
ing, the summoning of the chamber is
necessary, and we believe it to be a duty
to address to all citizens a recommends
ton and a request to do all in their
power to contribute to the maintenance
Of order, which is indispensable not only
for the safety OF all, but because it con
stitutes an indispensable element for
safeguarding the honor and reputation
CT the nation.
Let us not forget that the enemy lie
treading the soil of our country and that
u army is confronting it. At such a
moment anyone attempting to disturb
order would be an ally Of the Turks"
This address is signed by all the oppo-
sition deputies now in Athens. Spe-
cial trains have been placed at the dis
posal OF the provincial deputies in order
to enable them to arrive in time to
take part in the extraordinary session
OF the legislative assembly.
The French minister here, M. F. All
bourre, has telegraphed for the French
warship Latouche Tovelle to enter the
Piraeus. The merchants on Hermes
street have organized a private guard
to protect their stores. and patrols have
been placed in the streets near the boule-
ward. The address Of the opposition
deputies, however, had a calming effect
on the people, a better feeling pre-
walls here. and this afternoon there is
little probability now Of a dynastic
crisi6.