Evening star., 1897-04-10
Turkish Troops Preparing to Invade
Greece.
ADVANCING AGAINST IRREGULARS
Marching Toward Point Of Attack
From Three Points.
THE STORY OF THE RAID

uihiSh ARMY, HAS TeCelNeu OTueTS lTOH
Constantinope to cross the frontier of
Greece with his forces. should it be proved
that Greek regular troops are among the
invaders.
The Turkish troops continue advancing
against the invaders. who will shortly find
themselves between three fires.
The telegraph line between here and
Jaime, the headquarters of the Turkish
army, stationed there to meet a possible
advance of the Greeks from Arta, has
been cut, but service continues via Mon
astir.
The Greek irregulars crossed the from
tier In the night time and surprised and
burned four Turkish outpost stations.
The Turkish troops are advancing toward
the point of attack from Diskata, Isipilo
and Metzovo.
The villagers of Isipilo say they have
heard the firing of big guns, and suppose
that the Turks are engaged with the
Greeks.
Edhem Pasha again promptly wired to
Constantinople for instructions.
1t appears that Greece, few days ago,
warned the Turkish authorities that in
surgent bands would probably attempt to
cross the frontier, and that the authori-
ties could not stop them. but it is believed
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could not have advanced into Turkish ter
ritory without the knowledge of the Greek
government.
LONDON, April 10.-A dispatch to the
Times from Eiassona says that at 10
o'clock last night a Turkish council of
war was in session. and it was considered
ly take the offensive.
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a special dispatch from Athens says
that the invasion of Turkish territory by
Greek insurgents is believed to be the fore
runner of a declaration of war. 1t is add
ed that in spite of The numerous forces
already at the front two further classes
of the Greek army reserves have been
called out.
The Evening News this afternoon pub
fishes dispatch from Elasson. dated mid
night, which says it is certain the Greek
invaders were semi-offically organized.
The dispatch adds that fourteen battalions
of Turkish troops are now engaged in the
movement on the invaders. whose advance
parties retired, but soon rallied and con-
tnued the fight. The Turkish troops are
all Albanians, and it is difficult to restrain
their impetuosity.
The insurgents, when crossing the from
ter. divided into. three bands. The first
Two of these advanced unopposed and the
third was attacked by the Turks. All three
bands then reunited and made a good
stand The fighting is described as being
desperate.
Activity nt COnstantinOple.
special dispatch from Constantirople
says >that three warships of the second
division of the Turkish fleet will leave
the Golden Horn today, and that three
other warships will leave on Monday to
join the first division in the Dardanelles.
The greatest activity prevails among The
officials of the Turkish admiralty and war
office.
An imperial trade issued today
derins the purchase of six coast-defense
guns, rifles and quick-firers and l 500 horses
for the use of the army.
Agreed to Blockade the Pfrneus
special from Vienna says it is author
itatively announced that all the powers
have now agreed to blockade the Piraeus,
the port Of Athens. and that they are now
sending reinforcements for that purpose
to their Mediterranean squadrons. q.
Trouble Near the MOntenegrin Border
dispatch from Constantinople reports
tier. in the district of Seran. Sanguinary
conflicts have taken place between the
Albanian Mussulmans ard the Christians
The troops sent to restore order lost sew
eral men killed. The Montenegrin min
lister at Constantinople, it is added, has sent
protest, warning the Turkish government
II the Mussulmans continue their attacks
1t will be difficult for Montenegro to pre-
vent her subjects from going to the assist
ance Of the Christians.
Bulgarian and ROumanian Troops.
SOFIA, Bulgaria, April 10.-Bulgarian
and Roumanian troops are being massed
on the frontiers. Strained relations exist
between the two countries. and the Bull
garians talk Of retaking Dobrudja.
Greek Volunteers Preparing for the
Front.
ATHENS, April 10-From 5000 to 5000
volunteers are preparing to start for the
frontier Immediately after war is declared.
Commander Santzo. the best cavalry Of 4
fcer in the Greek army, has started for
Arta.
Intense Excitement at Athens.
ATHENS, Greece, April 1O.-The news of
the invasion has caused the most intense
excitement here.
dispatch from Arta, dated at IL o'clock
last night, announces that Admiral Kr.esis
has assumed command of the Greek squad
ron in the Gulf of Ambracia, hosting his
flag on board the ironclad Spezia. He has
had an important conference with Admiral
Manos.
Story Of the Irregulars' Raid.
ATHENS, Greece, April 1O-Dispatches
received here today from Larissa give de-
tails of the invasion of Macedonia by
force of irregular Greek troops. Three
thousand men, it is announced crossed the
frontier Wednesday, the day after the cele-
bration Of the anniversary Of the deciara-
tion of Greek independence In 1921 Tues
day. the day Of the celebration. was looked
upon as likely to be the day the Greeks
would select for opening hostilt.es, but
Tuesday In Greece is considered an unlucky
day upon which to embark upon any un-
dertaking Of importance. and SO the cross
ing Of the frontier was postponed until
Wednesday.
The Greek force Is commanded by ex-
officers and ex-non-commissioned officers
of the regular army of Greece and in
cludes the band OF Italian volunteers COM