New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-01

IT rs DENIED BY THE TURKS.
AN OTTOMAN ATTACK SAID TO HAVE
BEEN REPULSED WITH HEAVY LOSS.

PAIGN IN Observation-Disclosures OF
THE NEW CABINET AT ATHENS
Athens. April 30 (MidnighO.-A telegram Just
received here says that great battle has been
fought at velesrno between Turkish force Of
5000, and General Smolenskrs brigade. The dis
patch says the Turks were repulsed with enor-
nous losses.
dispatch received here at noon said that the
action between the Turks and Greeks which be-
gan yesterday at velestino, about ten miles
west OF volo. continued to-day General
Smolenskrs brigade was hghting bravely, and
had repulsed repeated charges of the Turkish
cavalry.
General Smolenski. II was said. had asked the
Crown Prince TO congratulate the troops.
The battle of Veestino RACED fercey from
sunrise until 10 o'clock this morning. The
Greeks have been reinforced. the renforcements
arriving az the critical stage Of the fight. Gen
eral smolcnsk telegraphs that the Turks Will
be unable to capture Pharsalos because the
Greek position is strong, and the morale 4 the
Greek troops completely restored.
The headquarters staff OF the Greek Army at
Pharsalos has been completely changed. Gen
eral Macris and Colonels Sapountzakis. Mastro-
pas and Antoniades have resigned, and started
for Athens
The new Minister of War before starting for
Pharsalos. submitted to King George for sigma
ture a decree recalling the chief of staff. Colo
mel Sapountzakis whom the Delyannis Cabinet.
despite It's promises. would not recall because
the Crown Prince had declared that he would
consider such a recall n personal affront to
himself.
During the last twenty four hours the Turks
have almost been forgotten here. Nothing is
thought of but the Cabinet crisis. NJ Delyannis
has countersigned the decree dismissing his Min
istryl The Cabinet is composed equally of
members Of NJ. Ralli's party and of followers or
the late NJ. Tricoupis the latter holding the most
important portfollos.-War, Foreign Affairs, FL
nance and the Interior.
In an interview to-day. NJ. Rail! said
The new Cabinet has not yet had time to
frame programme. The reports from the front
addressed to ny predecessor lacked clearness:
and | decided. therefore, that ii would be wise
TO send two members Of the Cabinet to Pharsalos
in order to encourage the army. which is fighting
valiantly and to investigate the condition of af-
fairs"
NJ. Rail- added that ne was not aware OF any
act or proposal on the part OF the Powers look
ing TO Intervention. He said that General Smo-
lenski had telegraphed him that he had re-
PEELED desperate attack by the Turks, whose
the Greek II cops unimpaired.
TIL correspondent of the Associated Press had
an interview to-day with the new Minister of
Foreign Affairs. ". Skouloudis. The Minister
said:
IF Greek honor can be retrieved by continuing
the struggle the Government will prosecute the
campaign with unabated energy. If the condi-
tion Of the army the other hand, would
render further fighting inadvissble the Cabinet
will undoubtedly refuse TO bring fresh disasters
upon the country by persisting in foolhardy
war The new Cabinet, like that of NJ. Delyan-
MIS- is prepared 10 demand rectifcation of the
frontier in accordance with the terms Of the
Treaty of Berlin, and to recall Colonel Nassos
from Crete the moment the Powers have guar
anteed autonomy after the departure of the
Turks"
The Legislative Assembly will probably meet
tomorrow Saturday TO hear a declaration Of
policy from the new Cabinet Meanwhile the
new Minister Of War, NJ. Tosamados, is actively
supervising the equipment Of the Reservists. with
the view Of dispatchng forces TO Thessaly ard
Epirus
NJ. Deyannis has made statement to the ef-
feet that he did not favor with Turkey,
but was afraid to oppose the national will lie
saws he was compelled TO espOuse war policy
in order TO save the dynasty. Before retiring
from power he was anxious to apply to Europe
for intervention but King George objected
London. April 3O-"The Times" correspond
ent al Athens will say tomorrow;
.The storm which threatened 10 break seems
70 have passed away. The new Cabinet con-
talns several men Of excellent talent, and the
selection is generally well received Neverthe-
less, angry mutterings are still heard. and the
sky may redarken
The newspapers say that strong Turkish
force from Janlna, cooperating with the Turk
,sh garrison at Pentepigadia, attacked the Greek
positions there Thursday, and th&: the
Greeks after an obstinate resistance were CON-
pelled TO retreat to Arta Two companies fen
into disorder. and arriving at Arta threw
the town into q state of panic The inhabitants
fed terror-stricken.
NO dispatches have been received from Arta
since noon to-day (Friday). 1t is believed that
the sudden advance Of the Turks in Eprus is due
TO the apprehension that the Powers Will soon
insist upon an armistice. in which case the Greeks
might be allowed to retain the positions captured
in Epirus
The news from Thessaly also, is unfavorable
Fighting at Velestino was resumed this morning
The Greek right repelled vigorous cavalry
charges: but their left. though supported by re-
Inducements under Colonel Mavromichab was
compelled TO retire. 1t is feared that their posi-
ton at Pharsalos will be cutfanked. thus com
pelling retreat to Domoko"
The Daily Mail" publishes a dispatch from
Larssa dated Wednesday, which says:
"A battle has been proceeding near Trikkeua.
upon which the Turks are fast advancing. They
are superior :n force. and nope TO cut off the
Greeks there. Ii is reported that they have al
ready occupied Trikkala and Volo; but there is
official confirmation TO the latter.
The inhabitants are returning here rapidly;
business Is being resumed and confidence Is re-
stored IL Is the general OpiniOn that the war