The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-24
MUTINIED.
AlbanianS Desert
the Turks.
Four BattaliOnS in EpiruS
Go to the Greeks.
Bulgaria Makes Significant
Answer to Turkey.
It May Foreshadow Declaration OF
independence.
II May F0reShad0w Declaration of
independence.
Cracks Have Penetrated to Rear OF
Elassona ON Mt. Olympus Side.

Constantinopie, April "a AS previously
announced, in these dispatches, the Turkish
| government some days ago, called upon
Bulgaria. as the vassal of Turkey, 10
break off all diplomatic relation with
Greece and to expel Greek consuls. The
Bulgarian government took the matter
under consideration and has declined TO
do so, declaring that she will observe
neutrality during the war between Turkey
ana Greece. The refusal of Bulgaria TO
acknowledge her yassalago 60 Turkey is
regarded as being "A very important depart
uro and as foreshadowing the declara-
tion of the independence of Bulgaria.
The ambassadors OF the powers, at "a
meeting just held, have decided 10 send
note TO the Turkish government asking
that all Greek ecclesiastics be peygmitted TO
remain in Turkey together with the other
Greeks representatives.
The question Is "a very serious one At
Constantinople alone there are 10, 600
Greeks and throughout Turkey there are
200, 600 Greeks. Fears are expressed that
disturbances will occur during the Greek
Eastertide which begins today. Never
theless n notice was read in the mosque
yesterday onjoining the Turks not TO mo-
lest the peaceable Greeks the war being
a matter between the two armies.
IZzet Bey was Unexpectedly summoned
to the Yildiz Kiosk yesterday and il is
now supposed the sultan has reinstated
him as his favorite and second secretary.
Constantine Reports "a Victory.
Athens April PA cabinet council
lasting a long time was held here yester- |
day evening. Official news received from |
the Greek commander in Thossaly, Prince |
Constantine, says that a battle is raging |
around Malti and that the Turks have |
been repulsed. No further information |
has yet been received of the results of the |
subsequent fighting.
Revolt In Albania.
London, April 81 2L--According TO special
dispatches received here today as insur-
rection has broken out in Albania. The
Turkish troops are said to be participat-
ing in the revolt.
Bad News for the Turks
Constantinople, April 2i.-The latest
advices from the seat of war indicate that
the Greek forces have penetrated into
Turkish territory, reaching the rear of
Elassona on the Mount olympus side,
which is most serious news for the Turks,
il true. The divisions of tho Turkish
army stationed at Monastir and Salonica
are about TO start for Elassona
AIbaniaus Desert to the Greeks.
Constantinople, April "A. The news re-
ceived here from Epirus is not serious.
The Greek division which defeated the
Turks at Fillipiada is continuing its
march on .Janina, near which place "a
strong Turkish force is gathered and an
important battle will most likely be
fought. But the most alarming news
received from Epirus is that four battal-
Luros division of the Turkish army, have
and are SAID to have deserted to
the Greeks.
An official dispatch dated today from
the Turkish commander of the army
corps at Janina Epirus announces that
after desperate batgle lasting over seven
hours, the TURKS have captured Fort
where the Greeks We're en-
trenched after crossing the frontier and
along the river Lure.
Retrcated In Good Order.
Athens, April 2i Noon. The Turks at
noon yesterday strongly attacked Matoo
which was defended 10y General MGsta-
pho's brigade After six hours fighting
a council Of war, presided over 10y the
Crown Prince decided 20 order the retreat
Of the Greek forces from Iyrnova. The
retreat was effected In good order.
: Ricotti Garbaldi has arrived here and
was accorded an enthusiastic reception.
Bulgariaus Enter Macedonia.
soma, bulgaria, April ~. An lnSufgcnt |
band has entered Macedonia under a leader
who was recently placed under surveil.
anCe. Other insurgeut bands have gone
lorth withthe intention of crossing tho
frontier, working round ard meeting the !
first insurgent band in Macedonia.
Turkish stores Destroyed.
Athens, April ga dispatch received
rom the Greek commander in, Epirus,
Colonel Manos, announces that tho
ireeks have occupied Kumusades near
Strcvina. The Greek scouting parties
'aye reached points close to Fort Pente-
,cgadia. The Greek squadron, which
lombarded Sanu Quaranta left Corfu
yesterday morning and on arriving I'm the
lay Of Santi Quaranta Immediately
ormcd In line of battle. Tho warships
prcad out fan-shapo and the torpedo
loOts occupied points of vantage Fire
vas opened with the livliest kind of a
auuonndu for two hours. the great de-
Of which was soon observed
n disnantled buildings everywhere,
While the flames broke ont in many
laces. The fire OF tie Greek gunncrs :
,as directed most admirably and no ON 1
luuition was wasicd. 4
The Turkish garrison. at ABOUT noon Y
vas seen to have sought refuge i'm the
ort Tho Turks were supposed 90 num-
cr about coo men. The Greek naval |
then decided TO ,land de
aChmcnt and complete tie destruction I
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