The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-28
UncOnfirmed Rumor that His Deposi-
tion or ASSN ssinatfon Is Contem-
plated by Enemies.
ROUT OF HIS ARMY COMPLETE
GREEK FORCES IN EPIRUs REPORT-
ED TO HAVE BEEN DEFEATED.
Scenes mt Larissa and yoIa-Edhem
Pasha Restored to FavOr-Turks
Behaving Well.

LONDON, April 2s.-Everything now
points TO the conclusion OF the campaign in
Greece and Turkey by the Intervention of
the powers. There is no confirmation or
the report that the Greek ministry has
fallen. 1t is probable that a coalition Cab
met will be formed. 1t is stated that prep
arations are being made on King Georges
property at Smidstrup Denmark, with q
view to having the castle ready for it's own
er I'm case of his abdication or deposition.
Everything sent from Athens by the spe-
cial correspondents emphasizes the increas-
ing gravity of the situation there and the
rapid development OF revolutionary feeling.
This condition of things appears to have
resulted largely from the cessation OF hos
tilities in Epirius. While there IS doubt
that the Turks are occupied in establishing
their lines of communication. it is equally
evident that the Greek disaster in Epirus
Is much more serious than was at first sup
posed. 1t now looks like a hopeless task to
renew the advance upon Janina, Turkey
is in a position TO send overwhelming rein
forcements. The irregulars cooperating
with the Greek forces show up in very
bad light as mere bandits, more intent on
plunder than fighting.
Many wild rumors are afioat concerning
the situation in Greece. Unconfirmed dis
patches say the Cabinet has resigned. that
King George is in danger OF assassination
and that he is about to steal out of the
| country. The excitement at Athens yester-
| day was, without doubt, at fever heat, but
| it is now believed the revolutionary ele-
ment has Gained down. The correspondent
| of the Times at Athens says: 1.-The popular
| ferment has been partly allayed by the dis
| missal of Prince Constantine's staff, though
| the most violent section of the press still
| demands that the Crown Prince and Prince
| Nicholas be relieved The newspapers do
not say what would be gained by infiicting
| such a humiliation upon the princes. 1t
could not have been expected that at their
| ages and with their inexperience of actual
warfare they would suddenly display a
! heaven-born genius for strategy. The fault
lies elsewhere. but it is not easy to say
where. The number of scapegoats is GER,
tainly large enough
1
| sizes here from Athens yesterday says that
King George OF Greece might at any mo-
ment be deposed assassinated. and that
| mob was likely to take possession Of the
| city. The dispatch added that the worst
| was feared.
WHAT KING GEORGE SAYS.
| The correspondent of the Daily Telegraph
at Athens says: Il am at liberty to affirm
| that King George emphatically repudiates
! all responsibility for the precipitate retreat
| of the army. He asserts that he received
| a telegram from his aid-de-camp. Colonel
Sapountskae asking him to allow the re-
| treat. The King replied: Il am at Athens
| and cannot form an adequate judgment as
to what should be done in Thessaly. where
as you are on the spot, acquainted with
all the data, and, therefore. in position
to act according to the circumstances OF
| the case. Exercise your best discretion
Colonel Sapountska replied: Retreat is alb
soIutely necessary, and i shall take upon
| myself the responsibility of ordering it,
This explanation has not been made
known to the public, but even il published
il would not avail, because the politicians
say that Colonel Sepountska was the
Kings favorite, had never distinguished
himself in the army. and had not the
shadow of a claim TO be intrusted with the
conduct of the war. IL is further alleged
that Colonel Ladzpetto, who accompanied
Crown Prince Constantine. is still more in
capable and that Commodore Reneck.
commander OF the feet in cretan waters.
is nothing but clever courtier. whose sue
cessor, Commondore Sachtour. Is no better.
whereas officers OF undoubted talent and
tried experience, like Limbritis, Constantine
and Staikos, were sent to Crete and Stama-
tellos. and have not been allowed TO take
an active part in the operations OF the feet.
For all this the King is made responsible.
1t is further urged against him that he
has virtually commanded the fleet
through Prince George. VINO has
only obeyed the palace orders. and thus
rendered serious operations impossible. !
spent some time to-day among the students
Of school for the children OF midde-class
families. and did not hesitate TO say that
the French Jacobins were never so radi-
cally and frankly anti-dynastic as the
Athenians are to-day. Ii would be ungen-
erous 10 formulate In words the brutal de-
mands of the revolutionary programme un-
folded to me to-day by mild-mannered
youths and tender maidens.
Former Minister Rali told the King this
morning that the Ministry no longer en-
joyed the confidence OF the people OF the
legislative assembly. King George replied:
IL this is true. why do you not summon
Parliament and elicit an expression OF opin-
ion I'm that way. NJ. Ralh and the opposl-
ton seemed determined not TO accept the
responsibility OF Office. On the other hand,
the Chamber will hardly vote confidence iu
the existing government
THE KINGS PICTURES SMASHED.
To-day Tuesday numerous disorderly
outbreaks occurred at Piraeus, the port o.