The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-13
NEWS FROM SEAT OF WAR
STATED ON GOOD AUTHORITY THAT
GREECE HAS ASKED FOR
MEDIATION.
THE LOCATION OF THE TWO ARMIES
Constantine mt DOmOlSOs, Gen. SmO-
IensIsi Mt AImyrOs-Turks Are
Moving I'm That Direction.
Turkish Indemnity.

| Athens, May 9.-The correspondent of
the Associated Press learns on the best
authority that Greece has made written
application to the powers, through their
representatives at Athens, with a view
to obtaining mediation. All the repre-
| sentatives have promised, in their re-
plies, to use their best offices, with the eX-
| ception of the German minister, who has
| merely acknowledged the receipt of the
note from the cabinet. The porte is
inclined to support the powers with Il
view to the facilitation of negotiations,
| but it declines to consent to an armistice,
on the ground that this would enable
Greece to reorganize her forces.
AS a matter of fact, Turkey continues
| to send troops from Salonica homeward,
and it is probable Osman Pasha has re-
turned to ConstantinOple from Salonica.
In view of both facts, it may be assumed
that nothing serious is expected, but the
continuance of state of war is regarded
as the very best means of fastening the
efforts of diplomacy. Without doubt
hopes have been raised in Turkey that
the Ottoman government might annex
Thessaly and restore the old frontier of
1881, but the sultan is not inclined to risk
such step. He opposes it uncompro-
misingly and will not yield to the pres
sure of the war party at Constantinople
He will be satisfied with reasonable in
demnity and n rectification of the Thes-
salian frontier, such one as would give
Turkey strategic positions in the vicinity
of Nezeros.
A dispatch from Lami, dated yesterday,
says Crown Prince Constantine is still
at Domokos and that Gen. Smolenski is
at Almyros.
Rcotti Garibaldi and the Italian vol
unteers have arrived at Almyros.
The dispatch says the exodus of in
habitants from Domokos and Lami and
the surrounding country continues.
The Greek torpedo boats still patrol
the Gulf of Volo.
1t is probable that more fighting will
occur at Domokos. The telegraph is
working at Domokos, and the latest dis
patch from that point says that the
Turks are half way between PharsalOs
and Domokos and are believed to be
planning an attack on the latter place.
tants of the villages they have occupied.
but they burned houses and plundered
churches at Pharsalos.
In the course of an interview today
Col. Nassos said:
"The union of Greece and Crete is
now an actual fact, and nothing is lack
ing but the consent of Europe. The for
eign admirals recently asked my au-
thority to advance their troops in Crete
beyond the zone previously accepted. The
powers may do what they like. The
union of Crete and Greece is inevitable
and II necessity"
1t is reported in official circles that
Queen Olga has sent telegram to the
ear, soliciting the mediation of Russia.
The government has addressed re-
quest to the powers to allow their ad-
mirals in Cretan waters to permit the
Greek warships to embark the troops
that have been recalled. The govern
meat explains that the recall is due to
the urgent need of men for the defense
of Thcssaly.
The latest news from the front is that
Gen. Smolenski is now with the Greek
forces ut Persiepla, where he is expect
ing a fresh attack.
NJ. Skouloudis, the Greek minister for
foreign affairs said in an interview today
that he expects many difficulties will be
encountered in the peace negotiations.
The report that the crown princess is
going to Italy is not confirmed.
1t is understood that Greece agrees to
confide her interests to the powers in
the peace negotiations.