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Has LITTLE CHANCE.
The Cause OF creece' In Considered to
lie Lost.


lie Lost.
New York, April ga dispatch to
the World from London says:
THAT the Greek cause is lost Is now sor-
rowfully admitted by her warmest sup
porters here.
''The details dribbiing in OF the disor-
dered flight from Larissa have effectually
killed any lingering hope OF an effective
stand being made at Pharsalos. Greece
has not been vouchsafed a general OF the
stamp needed TO restore the morale or her
army after such lapse into panic.
whether the war will survive the dynas-
~ or the dynasty the war is now the ques-
ton agitating mems minds here.
News OF the hemming In and capitula-
ton OF the Greek army, followed by
revolution at Athens is hourly expected"
Paris, April 29.-Tne French news
papers urge the powers TO intervene be-
tween Turkey and Greece, especially as
the fate OF Greek dynasty is now in
volved and as Turkey has every reason
10 be satisfied with her victories, while
Greece must accept the inevitable.
Vienna, April 29.-The newspapers OF
this city, ST. Petersburg and Budn-Pesth
comment upon the meeting of the en-
perors OF Russia and Austria as being
evidence of an agreement of the powers
TO speedily bring 70 an end the war be-
tween Turkey and Greece.
London, April pa dispatch TO the
Daily Mail from Paris says that M.
Hanotaux, the French foreign minister,
had five hours interview with the
Turkish ambassador. 1t is understood
that the subject under discussion was
the terms upon which the powers are TO
base their intervention between Greece
and Turkey.
London, April 29.-The Daily News
correspondent at Paris says that NJ.
Henotaux in the course of the con-
ference urged the Turkish ambassador
TO advise the sultan to hold out the
olive branch TO Greece, adding that il
the Turkish troops went further France
would be compelled TO come forward
as the defender of the Christian cause.
In that event, said NJ. HanotauX, Tur-
key would have the more reason TO re-
greet the Intervention Of the powers,
which would not serve as prop for the
Ottoman empire. IL is understood that
NJ Hanotaux expressed the earnest
hope that the Turkish government
would not make the serious mistake OF
increasing the difficulties of the task
OF Europe.
Little or nothing seems 10 be known
AT Athens or is reported here as to
the movements Of the Greek fleet. The
only news Of actual fighting in prog
ress comes from Nelestino, which COM
mands the road 20 Volo Possibly this
indicates an intention of the Turks TO
march southwark 1t is said that Ed
hem Pasha has sent a white flag 20 Volo
with the assurance that the Turkish
troops will inflict no damage upon the
city or citizens. There seems little
doubt, therefore, that he intends TO oc-
cupy Volo. The Greek forces now ex-
tend in 14-mile line from Pharsalos
TO Vclestino. Pharsalos commands the
Turkish pass and the road leading to
Athens by way of Larissa.
The Daily Mails correspondent says
that King George, on receiving a dis
tinguishcd caller Wednesday, said to
him: 81 am ready TO accept all my
country's wishes. What j desire is that
not a drop OF blood shall be shed on my
account.
Athens. April 2o.--Public excitement
Is increasing every hour. The for
eigners are hosting their national
flags over the buildings inhabited by
them. a popular outbreak is feared
The opposition deputies have issued
the following address 10 the people:
Fellow Citizens: In the critical period
through which the country is passing,
summoning OF the chamber Is necessary
The opposition believes II TO he It's duty
20 address TO all citizens n recommended
tion and a request 20 do all I'm their power
10 contribute TO the maintenance OF order
which is indispensable not only for the
safety OF ALL but because II constitutes an
indispensable element for safeguarding
the honor and rights OF the nation.
Let us not forget that the enemy ~
treading the soil OF our country and that
our army Is confronting Il. Such a mo-
ment anyone attempting TO disturb order
would be nothing but an ally OF the Turks.
Athens, April 2.-The Greek troops
in Epirus have been losing ground and
have been obliged to retire to Luros.