Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-29

nounces that the Turkish advance forces
have attacked the Greeks az Velestino,
about eight miles west Of Volo and on
the railroad connecting the latter place
with Larissa and Pharsalos.
The Turks. however, the dispatch says
were repulsed with heavy loss and driven
back as far as Teherlis.
General Smolenski. on hearing OF the
attack upon velestino. made sortie
from Pharsalos In order TO support the
Greek forces al Velestino.
GREEK REVERSE IN EPIRUs.
ATHENS. April 2s.-The Greek troops
In Epirus have been losing ground, and
have been Obliged to retire to Luros.
The reverse is attributed 10 dehcien'
transport arrangements. The measures
taken for the conveyance OF ammunition
and food were wholly Inadequate.
A thousand Greeks. who were defending
Pontepgadia against 5000 10 40o0 Turks
only retreated when their ammunition
was exhausted. The same conditions pre-
vailed at Arta. where, on Thursday last'
the Greek soldiers being in famishing
condition. broke into the stores In search
| OF provisions.
When the Turks hastily retreated before
Arta. it appears. the Greeks had mag
nfcent opportunity, which they threw
away.
GREEK DYNASTIC CRISIS.
PARIS. April 2s.-The Matin to-day de-
clares that the supersession OF Prince
Constan inc, If made by a Royal cecree'
| is equivalent 10 his renunciation OF MS
rights to the Crown
The replacing Of the Premier. NJ. DEFY
| annis by.M. Ralli. the Opposition leauei !.
will not serve TO arrest the course OF
popular indignation against the royal
family. The Ministerial crisis, therefore
only precedes a dynastic crisis by a Few
days.
King George is credited with desiring
10 abd.cate in favor OF his second son.
Prince George.
POUR-PARLERS ABOUT MEDIATION.
PARIS, April 2S-The following semi
official announcement was made to-day
"Pour-parlers" between Paris, LONDON
Rome and st. Petersburg, with a view
TO attempting mediation between Turkey
and Greece have been very active. and
are now assuming a more precise form.
1t is hoped that the opportunity 10
mediate Will arise before long. Germany
and Austria are kept Informed or the
progress of the negotiations, and do not
disapprove Of them.
RUSS AN RED CROSS.
ST PETERSBURG. April S.-The hrst
detachment of the Red-Cross Society OF
Russia, two doctors and twenty Sisters
OF Mercy. with all that is necessary for
establishing a hospital with fifty beds
has started for the seat of war.
TURKISH CAPTURE AT LARISSA.
CONSTANTINOPLE, April 2S.-The
Turkish troops at Larissa captured sixty
artillery caissons, in addition 10 a large
quantity OF ammunition.
MATTERS AT ATHENS UNCHANGED.
LONDON, april 2S.-Matters at Athens
are likely to remain unchanged until the
ministerial crisis is settled, when over
lures from the Powers to intervene are
expected The Sultan is said TO be will
| ing to listen to terms.
The downfall of the Delyannis Cabinet
is taken for granted. though it has not
actually occurred. NJ Ralli, who is likely
10 succeed Delyannis, was equally keen
for war;
Little or nothing seems TO be known at
Athens. or is reported here as to the
movements of the Greek feet.
| The only news of actual fighting in
progress this afternoon comes from
/ Veletino. on the road TO Volo. Possibly
! this indicates an intention on the part
of the Turks TO march southwark. 1t is
| said that Edhem Pasha has sent white
| flag to Volo. with the assurance that the
| Turkish troops will infiict no damage
upon the city or citizens. Ihere seems
/ little doubt. therefore, that he intends TO
/ occupy Nolo.
The Greek forces now extend in n
| fourteen-mile line from Pharsalos to
Valetino. Pharsalos commands the road
leading TO Athens by way of Larissa.
ANOTHER LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
ATHENS. April 2s.-Mdnight.-The
legislative assembly met again this eve
ming. Ninety-fve deputies were present.
AS a Senate quorum is 10i, another ad-
4 iournment was necessary. The adjourn
ment was followed by considerable ex-
citement. and cries of dsapproval from
the gallery.
The session was awaited with the great
est anxiety. A dense crowd gathered In
the vicinity Of the chamber to get the
first news of such action as might be
taken. There was. however, no disorder.
MANY of the Ministerialist deputies de-
clare that they will vote against the gov
ernment on the question Of confidence.
Late last night it was rumored that the
| Greeks were still fighting in front Of
! Pentepigadia.
FRANCE PROPOSING PEACE.
| LONDON. April 2S.-A dispatch to the
! Daily Mail from Paris says that NJ.
! Hanotaux. the French Foreign Minister
! had a fiye-hour interview to-day with the
/ Turkish Ambassador. it is understood
! that the subject under discuss on was
the terms upon which the Powers are to
base their Intervention between Greece
and Turkey.
The Daily News correspondent at Paris
saws that NJ. Hanotaux, in the course
of the conference, urged the Turkish
Ambassador to advise The Sultan TO hod
ont the olive-branch TO Greece adding
that if the Turkish troops went further
France would be compelled to come for
ward as the defender OF the Christian
| cause.