New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-22
ANXIOUS TO GET HOME TO FIGHT

FEELING OF CREEKS HERE-CoNTRIBUTIoNs RE-
CEIvED BY CoNsUI~GENERAL BOTAssI.
The Greeks in this city not dispirited by the
news of the Turkish victories In tho plains Of
Thessay, and quietly biding the time when an
attempt shall be made Larissa That town.
they say, s lmpregnably fortified by mines and by
a river whish Is unfordable They feel confident
that the Grecan victories In tho West will Offset
the Turkish fnbthe East. and putting great de-
pendence n'what the Navy is expected to accom-
plish in the Gulf OF Salonica in cutting of the
Turkish base Of supplies.
The chief question with the greater number OF
them is How shall We get homs to join In the
fray? Most of the able-bodied men ara preparing
to close up their business here aud depart for their
fatherland Consul-General Botassi and Scion ).
Vlasto Editor of Atlantis" the only Greek news
paper in the United States. are besesed daily by
those who wish TO return to Greece, but have not
the money for transportation. There will probably
he a large body OF them TO go by the French liner
La Champagne Saturday. Many others are
securing places cattle steamers to work their
way back. Twenty-Five succeeded In obtaining n
working massage on the White Star freighter Cevic.
Contributions to the National League OF Greeks
are coming in from various quarters to Mt Vlasto.
A check for $500 from Arizona, sA from New-Or-
leans and $50 from Kimon Nicoaides. OF Washing
ton have been received within the last few days.
the latter contribution accompanied with this
message: Gods sake keep the subscription
open, You will hear from me again
From Nashville Mr.. Vlasto received the following
telegram: I'VE are fifteen. Is any way TO so to
Fatherland, what the lowest price? Answer
In response Mr.. Vlasto telegraphed 1885 ST.
large party OF Greeks is expected TO reach here
from Chicago in time for the Saturday sailing.
Even the Armenians in this city are becoming
aroused to helping the good work along. 1t Is said
that a club Of one hundred and fifty members.
under Leon Hatchaderer. will soon sail for Greece
to Join the army. Consul-General Botassi is con-
hdent that whatever, is the result of the war the
territory Of Epirus, out OF which ne says Greece
was swindled by the Berlin treaty, VIII De recov-
cred by Greece.
John E. Loussi Of No. 81 Maiden Lane yesterday
gave interesting information in regard to the pos
sble future naval preparations in the Guf OF
Salonica THE Turks he said nave always
claimed that no fleet could reach Salonica because
Of the line of submarine torpedoes stretching across
the narrows at the upper part of the gulf The
Cracks however have been fully aware of this
torpedo line for some time and have been cohsid-
ering means prevent its effectiveness Inc world
famous Greek sponge divers or the AHBcan sea
have volunteered their services to remove the tor
pedoes 1t Is believed that they can successfully
accomplish the task"
Consul-General Botassi yesterday gave letters OF
introduction to two persons who are anxious 10
serve the Greek people young Norwegian
woman Elsa Jorgersen. who Is gons to Athens TO
serve in the Greek hospitals. and the other young
Brooklyn man. who will sail on Saturday 10 JOIN
the Grecian Army in the field
There is some talk of Miss Clara Barton going
TO Greece 10 aid in the work OF the Red cross
Society there. II is not known as yet whether or
not she will go. but should she do so. Consu-Gcn-
eral Botassi says that no greater moral influence
could come to the aid OF Greece than would be
that OF Miss Bartons presence there. He spoke in
the highest terms of her.
The following appeal was yesterday received by
ca BILE and issued by Mr. Nlasto
The Union of the Greek Women. under the Pres-
dency OF Her Majesty. Queen olga, and crown
Princess Sophia.
Women of the Old and New World Christian
mothers sisters and wives: workers for civillza-
ton and progress; guardians OF love ana justice
greeting:
you, earnestly appeal for your help. our sons. our
brothers our husbands, fighting for the cross. are
being killed and wounded I'm sacred cause.
Their blood stains the last page OF the history OF
the nineteenth century, the history OF civilization
and progress, OF which you are the promoters.
Christian women. do not share the responsibility
OF your diplomats. Arouse in the hearts OF your
husbands and sons more Christian and more equ-
re-echo In the hearts OF the nations and the people
Prove by your energy and work that the women
the missionaries OF right. with the gospel OF
love and Justice i'm their hearts range themselves
HELEN GRIvA
President OF the Union.
CALLIRRiOE TARRIN.
General Secretary.
Gifts for the work OF the Greek women who have
in charge the Greek Red Cross be sent direct
to Her Majesty, the Queen Of Greece. ut Athena
10 the president OF the Union. Mime Helen Griva
Athens. or 10 Scion j. Vlasto Editor OF Atlantis"
Nos and Soonest. New York, who IL author
ized to collect funds and form committees OF Amer