The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-20

cheers from the galleries and the floor or
the chamber.
The Premier then read dispatches recit-
ing the events which had happened on
the frontier, and with reference 10 the
reported capture OF MeneXa. he said that
the batteries at that important position
had been brought into action, but he
knew nothing as to its alleged capture.
He added that the Turks. after repeated
attempts 10 force a passage az keveni'
which commands the road to Larissa,
had been driven back
The leader OF the opposition, amid re-
newed cheers from all parts Of the cham
Der and from the galleries eloquently IN
dorsed ihe patriotic declarations or NJ.
Delyannis.
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BROKEN.
ASSN Bey has handed TO NJ Skouzes,
the Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs,
the following note.
In consequence OF the aggressive at
titule of Greece diplomatic relations be-
tween the King Of the Hellene5 ana ms
imperial majesty the Sultan OF turkey
ana their respective governments are
hereby broken off.
"Thc Greek Minister az COnstantnople
ana the Greek Consuls have been ordered
TO Quit Turkish territory. For the same
reason the Turkish Consuls I'm Greece
have been recalled 90 Constantnople.
~Withm q fortnight from the date OF this
announcement all Greek subjects must
loave Turkish territory. ottoman sub
iects now on Greek territory have been
Invited TO leave IL within the same per-
iod."
The government has addressed note
to Assim Boy. expressing surprise az tne
alterations contained I'm his note TO VI.
skouzes. and pointing out facts PROV
ing that Turkey is the aggressor. The
s,ovelnmcnt disclaims all responsibility
for any events that may now occur.
The Metropolitan OF Athens has ordered
PRAYERS in an the churches Tor the sue
cess of the Greek arms
RECEIVES HIS PASSPORT.
CONsTANTINOPLE. April l9.-The
Porto has handed his passports 20 Prince
Nfavrocordato. the Greek Minister 10
Turkey. together with note announcing
the breaking off Of diplomatic relations
between the two government and the
recall Of Assim Bcy and the i ffish con-
suls.
II invites Prince Mavrocorda and an
Greek Consuls on Turkish territory 10
quit the confines OF the empire, sWihs
the Greek subjects fifteen days notlce'
Prince Mavrocordato viii leave Iuea4"y
by the Austrian mail boat
An official communication 10 ihe news
napers states that the imperial govern
mont has spared no pains 10 preserve
the peace. but that Greece, having sent
troops TO Crete in defiance or Inc WISH
of the Powers and having begun hostlh-
ties on the frontier, has compeieu 4ul-
KEY 10 defend her integrity ana 10 le-
taliate by an act or war.
The Minister of war has given explicit
orders TO Edhem Pasha, IN accordance
with an imperial trade approving the ue-
cision OF the council and adopting 'ne
plan OF operations formulated oy the mn
itary commission The lrade thio"s 'no
entire responsibility for the war uPo"
Greece.
Fdbem Pasha is authorized TO take i'm
mediate action. defensive or offensive In
accordance with this plan and IN the eA-
erolse of his best judgment o-..,
Colo,el Manos at the head OF Zo.CW
Creek troops, has crossed river AIdA-
nhos, on frontier OF kpirus. ana IS now
phnter,ng that part of South Albania, after
S,s,,re~ sdriven back the Turkish advance
noete The bombardment OF Prevesa was
rresnmed al day-break. The landing force
bas moi vet attacked the place A ais
patch from Greek heauquart.Is AT Id
rissa. this afternoon, says that three I'M
,rortont DOSltiOns were occupied near
Menexa to-day by the Greek troops. Lat
er confirmation was received OF the report
that a large Greek force had crossed the
river at ArakphOs.
The Greek Battleship SpetZal mas pcch
taking part In the bombardment OF Pre-
vesa. The firing recommended al o;cO a.
NJ to-day.
TIE GREEKS ADVANCING.
ISLAND OF CORFU, April l9-Noon-
The Greek troops, as this dispatch is sent,
are advancing on Phillipiada, northwest
OF Arta. A detachment Of eight hundred
Greek troops is in readiness 10 land al
Prevesa the Turkish fortified position
north of the entrance OF the Gulf OF Aria.
THE Turkish forts at that place have been
almost completely destroyed by the bom-
bardment OF the Greek meet. Many or the
forts have been reduced TO ashes
BOTH SIDES COURAGEOUS.
(Copyright 1897. By the Associated Press)
MACEDONIA. ELASSONA. April Is