The record-union., 1897-05-08

Gus Than Ever.
PHARSALOS, May An engage
ment began early to-day near Veles-
tino and lasted several hours, the
Greeks being finally beaten back. They
have retreated upon Volo, sharply pur-
sued by the Turks.
VOLO, May THE Consuls have de-
cided to ask the foreign warships to
to protect the town.
VOLO CAN BE EASILY TAKEN.
LONDON, May IA dispatch to the
''Times" from Velestino says: The
Turkish forces have reached the out
skirts of Volo. AS yet there is no con-
firmatiOn of the rumors that the town
has already fallen, but in any case its
capture is only an affair of few hours,
as the defenseS on the land side are
very feeble. A portion of the Greek
forces have retreated by the coast road
to Almyros, from which point it Will
probably be conveyed by sea to LAMA,
and rejoin the rest of the army at
Domokos.
ATHENS, May THE Greek fleet
at Volo has been instructed not to
hinder the entrance of the Turks in
order to save the town from destruc-
tion.
General Smolenski's artillery, en-
gineers and some cavalry have pro-
ceeded to Almyles by sea.
Crowds of volunteers continue to ar
rive here and 1000 Italians, led by
Riccotti Garibaldi, left tonight for the
frontier.
REITERATED IN GOOD ORDER.
ATHENS, May "A dispatch from
Almyros announces that the Smolensh
brigade arrived there this morning,
having effected a retreat from Velestino
in good order.
TURKS TO ATTACK DOMOKOS.
CONSTANTINOPLE, May 7.-Orders
have been telegraphed to Edhem Pasha
TO push on to Domo6os Immediately.
THE CAPITAL OF VALASI
HEADQUARTERS OF THE TURK
ISH ARMY IN THESSALY, PHAR-
SALOS, May 6. delayed in trans
sion.)-The Turkish army tonight is
bivouacking in the eighteen villages
surrounding Pharsalos captured from
the Greeks.
he Ddlllt DeSdn dI - - Clcck III the
morning. After skirmishes between the
advance posts Of the opposing forces
the Greek artillery opened fire with
great precision. But the Turks pushed
forward, exposing themselves to the en-
emy's fire with the greatest sangfroid.
The Greeks then made a fatal error
in leaving the commanding positions
which they occupied and retiring upon
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points by four batteries. which were
brought into action as soon as the
Greeks left the hills.
The scene which followed was both
interesting and cruel. The Greeks from
all parts of the plain We're converging
toward a stone bridge spanning the
river and which was the only means
of getting over. The mass of humanity
at this point was constantly growing.
when the roar of Turkish artillery be-
gan The Turks obtained the exact
range Of the enemy, and shell after
shell fell and exploded in the midst OF
the fugitives. The havoc created by
the shrapnel was terrible. Gradually,
however. through this decimating fire,
the greater part OF the Greeks crossed
the river.
The Turks. who We're then covering
the plain like bees, met with strong
resistance while attacking Valasia.
The Greeks from hidden positions
opened a furious fire. In the face Of
this, the Turks advanced with marvel
Gus temerity and captured the village.
not so much by force of arms as by the
fear which their splendid insoucience
inspired the enemy.
Owing TO the fact that it was not de
signed to commence the decisive en-
gagement until tomorrow, the Turkish
division intended to take the enemy in
flank only arrived half an hour before
the close of the combat to-day. having
marched thirty miles
The Greek guns while they opened
well. ended badly. while ours were
served even better than usual
The Turkish attack upon Vasali was
made without any previous plan. The
men were ordered to capture the place.
and they advanced quietly. shooting as
though hunting. The Greeks main
tanned a withering fire. ! saw a Turk
wounded in the leg advancing to attack
- oa all faaaEss~
The correspondent Of the Associated
Press is writing this dispatch in the
AAAAtHA VI AHt bAFOLdN Al L-IANlAl L dSila ;
headquarters. The General and his
staff officers at the same time are form
ing little group around a lantern,
studying the war maps for tomorrow S
operations.
The Turks captured mountain bat
fiery and a number of mules, a great
quantity of ammunition and provisions
and the personal effects of the Greek
Princes Constantine and Nicholas.
WHY THE GREEKS REITERATED.
LONDON, May "A dispatch from
Athens says a telegram has been re-
ceived from Prince Constantine saying:
"Our new position at Domokos is one
of great strength. We are resolved to
hold it at all costs. The retreat from
Pharsalos was rendered imperative by
the overwhelming numbers of the en-
emy and was effected without mishap.'
COAST OF EPIRUS BLoCKADED.
ATHENS. May 7.-(Eveningl-The
Intervention communications from the
Powers have not yet been received. The
Greek Government has notified the
Powers that the Greek fleet has estab-