The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-04-30
Ex-Minister Rallrs Structures.

London, April 2l.-Ihe Athens corre-
spondent of The Times says
"a telegram received here states that
the Turks are within an hours march
of Volo. The Greek troops have been
withdrawn from the town and are
taking the wounded from the hospitals.
Among the arrivals from Volo are ex-
Minister Ralli leader of the largest Op-
position group in the boule. He has
been at the scene of war and was at
Larissa last Friday evening He has
published his views in the Athens
newspapers and has already succeeded
in concentrating upon himself the at
tention of the public. Some believe
he is preparNg to play the role of
Greek Gambetta.
In an interview with me M. Ralli
unsparingly denounced Constantine's
staff, which he holds responsible for all
that has happened. He denies that
there was any real battle at Matt, says
the Greek troops were never defeated
at that point and attributes the sud
den decision to abandon Tyrnavo and
Larissa to the cowardice and incapaci-
ty of the general staff"
Whatever may be the value of NJ.
Ralli's structures" continues The Times
correspondent, they seem for the mo-
ment echoed by the voice of the multi
tude. The Greek populace in many re-
spects resembles the French, and the
old cry, Nous sommos trahis,' is being
raised. 1t is now the fashion to de-
nounce persons in high places, and
newspapers which only the other day
were eulogizing King George and NJ.
Delyannis for having placed themselves
at the head Of a national crusade, are
now bounding on the people against
the constituted authorities.
"Some are openly attacking the crown
prince. Others go so far as to announce
that he has been recalled, the wish ap-
parently being father to the thought
Journals which formerly made war are
now trying to make revolutions. What
may be the result of the present storm
of obloquy it is difficult to foresee."
The Athens correspondent of The
Times, in giving further details of his
interview with NJ. Ralli as to the cir
cumstances under which the Greeks
abandoned Tyrnavo and Larissa, says:
According to NJ. Ralli the Greeks
maintained their positions throughout
Friday until the evening, and the rout
was caused by the unexpected fire of
the Turkish artillery posted on the
heights a little to the west of Derei,
which commanded the Greek right. The
Turkish cavalry had made feint by
advancing in this direction. It with
drew. however, toward the north and
the Greek cavalry was sent in pursuit,
the staff officers being under the i'm
preston that the heights had been oc-
cupied by irregulars of the Ethnike he
tairia, whose forces. however as they
have always taken up an Independent
line. were elsewhere. The result was
that the Greek cavalry, on approach
ing the Turkish cavalry found itself
exposed to a murderous fire.
"This was the beginning of the rout,
which, as the darkness came on be-
came general. The foreign legion dur
ing the retreat came into contact with
a squadron of Greek cavalry and. be-
lieving it to be Turkish. fired upon 1t.
thus increasing the confusion and
spreading the panic"
NJ. Ralli believes the abandonment of
Tyrnavo and Larissa to have been not
only unnecessary but most III advised
as it endangered the safety of General
Smolenslki's column, which, however,
fortunately succeeded in making its
way to Pharsala. One Greek battalion
entering Tyrnavo after the Turkish oc-
cupation. was compelled to surrender.
The army, as a whole. retreated in
small detachments to Pharsala
The Daily Telegraph's Athens corre-
spondent says:
"All Of M. Ralli's conditions have been
accepted. The king gives carte blanche
to his ministers. AS the public begins
to learn the truth, anger against the
palace party increases, and a feeling
of hostility against M. Delyannis is
steadily growing. Late last night
crowds were parading menacingly in
the vicinity of the palace.
1T is reported on good authority that
arrangements are being made to enable
the royal family to leave the country
hastily in case of necessity. People had
generally credited the rumors that the
crown prince would be recalled and
that the government was willing to
consider peace overtures. It Is impossi-
BILE to say what will happen when 1t is
known that the war is to be continued
and the crown prince retained in COM
mand."
A Young Scapegrace.
Boston, April 28.--James Ferman, 10
years of age. with as many aliases as he
has seen years, was rearrested upon the
completion Of 3ia months sentence
In the Dedham Jail and handed over to
an officer from Pontiac, Mich, where
he is wanted for larceny from Henry