The herald., 1897-04-24

private Dull0lHSs nave peeh oSSe1oS -
with the exception of the Austrian
agency.
The stores and merchandise on the
Quays have been burned.
Fifty refugees who had embarked on
ships have been landed here.
KARYA OCCUPIED
SALONICA, April 2S.-The news is
received here that on Tuesday fierce
battle occurred and that the Greeks
occupied Karya. Fighting continues
along the line.
ON TO THE FRONT
CONSTANTINOPLE, April 23.-Ghe-
zie Osman Pasha, who is to succeed
Edhem Pasha as commander-in-c chief
of the Turkish army in Thessaly, start
ed with his suite for the frontier this
evening
Said Ed Din Pasha, who has been ap-
pointed to command the Turkish troops
at Janina, in Epirus, started for the
frontier with his suite this evening.
1t is stated that Izzet Bey will be re-
placed by Ariff Bey as second secretary
and chamberlain of the sultan.
The Turkish government yesterday is
sued the following statement:
"The reconnaissance, with force OF
Infantry. six batteries of artillery and
cavalry division, enabled Naim Pasha
to occupy a position with eight bat
taHons and some field batteries opposite
the Greek forces centered south OF the
Milouna and Silouva pass Hakki Pasha.
with twelve battalions, advanced toward
Morally. on the plain, in order to threaten
the retreat Of the Greeks at Koskrena.
sThe Naim Pasha defeated the Greeks
and occupied the important heights OF
Karadja and Viran.
"Hamdi Pasha captured the fortified
submits of Gordonan and Garbika.
commanding the passes"
CALL FOR MILITIA
ATHENS, April 23.-It has been de-
cided to call out several of the land
wehr, or militia
dr Greece all able-bodied men from
2l years upward are liable to be called
upon for military service. The total
service is for nineteen years, OF which
two years with considerable terms
of leaves of absence) must be passed
with the colors, and seven years are
then passed in the reserve and the re-
mainder of the total term of nineteen
wears is passed in the militia, or land
wehr.
The excitement here continues to be
mcst intense. Advices received here
today from volo say that even the
women are azming themselves to do
battle with the Turks.
A TURKISH RETREAT
ARTA, April 22.-(Delayed in trans
mission.) 90 p. m.-The Turks have
abandaned Kafi and Kosnitzadeson- on
the left bank of Arachphos. The inhab-
itants left preaipitately, abandoning
their belongings All along the route
to Fort Imaret Captured by the Greeks)
there were evidences of the hasty Eight
of the Turkish households. The be-
loneings Of the Turks were everywhere
scattered ABOUT The prefect of Arta
has reached Fillippiada. He was re-
ceived with acclamation by the popu-
lation. A number of Greek wounded
have been brought TO F1llippiada. The
dead were left unburied along the route.
SYUBBORNLY HELD
BERLIN. April pa telegram re-
ceived from Constantinople says that
while it is true that the fort of Prevesa
has been partly destroyed by the guns
Oh the NrTGeh w dI tnOSC u a
battery which the Greeks erected, the
town of Prevesa is not damaged and is
still held by the. Turks.
READY FOR REVOLT
PARIS. April 29.-The Politique Co
loniale publish es kilograms from the
Sporades and iEhe island of Samos, off
the coast of Asia Minor. declaring that
the inhabitants are patiently awaiting
the arrival of the Greek fleet as a sig
nal to shake off the Turkish yoke.
A number of ladies have offered their
services at the Greek legation here to
act as nurses with the Greek armies
in the field No funds are available to
pay for their journey to Greece.
IN MONTENEGRO
CETTINJE, Montenegro. April 2S.--
The Crown Prince Danilo, in an address
to the Montenegran troops, today, said:
1--WE sincerely hope this conflict (the war
between Turkey and Greece will cost
as little human life as possible Our in
terests thus far have not been affected
but should the force of circumstances.
or. which God forbid, some unhappy
event in any way prejudice our interests,
we will instantly prove ourselves brave
and worthy cons of our beloved father
land"
MILES MISSION
WASHINGTON, April 23.--Secretary
Alger stated today that no decision has
been made respecting the sending of
General Miles commanding general of
the army, to the scene of the Turko-
Grecian conflict. The question is under
advisement
CHICAGO PATRIOTS
CHICAGO. April 23.-Two hundred
Greeks said goodbye to Chicago last
evening and amid scenes of the widest
enthusiasm started for the seat of war
in their native country. Before another
week has passed, it is possible Chicago
will not have a sore of Greeks within
her limits. Already arrangements are
under way for the departure of another
party of 200 Grecian patriots, who will
leave soon.
GOTHAM S CONTINGENT
NEW YORK, April 23-Five hundred
and sixty-two Greek recruits will sail
tomorrow on the French line steamship
La Champagne for Havre. From there