New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-26
DEMANDED.

MOONIAiN IASSES - a
CHANGE OF COMMAND
DEMANDED
The Greek Government announced that the
war would go on, the line Of defence Mt Phar-
salos being considered stronger than ut Larlssa.
Further details show the rOut Of the Greeks In
North Thessaly was complete The Turks cap
tured quantities Of arms and ammunition in
LarisSa. The Greeks have also suffered re-
verse in Epirus The Powers are taking steps
10 intervene and end the war.
Athens. April 25.-The Greek Government has
decided TO persevere in the struggle and to resist
the further advance OF the enemy with greater
energy than has hitherto been displayed. It is
officially declared that the line OF defence is
FAR stronger than the frontier, where the Turks
gained their advantage in consequence Of the
superiority Of their positions
About o'clock yesterday afternoon the official
in charge Of the telegraph office at Larissa, OBJ
serving cloud Of dust raised by the advancing
Turkish cavalry askei leave to dynamite the
Office. He was directed to leave 1t. Since $3.50
D. m Saturday the Larissa office has made no
response 10 calls from Athens.
London. April 25.-"The Posts" Athens oorre-
spondent will say tomorrow:
"A terrible panic took place on Friday night
during the retreat. which became a miserable
rout. the Turkish cavalry using rifles. bayonets
and revolvers indisCriminately. The corre-
spondents Of The London Times" and of the
Mr.. Williams who represents The Daily Chron-
!ce" remained at Tyrnavo Other correspond
en,s lost their sketches and their baggage"
The correspondent adds: The gravity Of the
situation is not appreciated here"
The Athens correspondent Of The Times will
say tomorrow:
The news Of the loss Of Natl was received
here during the small hours Of Saturday morn
Ing The Premier and ;he Minister Of War were
Immediately summoned TO the Palace. where a
council Of the Ministry sat until after day
break. There was some difference of opinion.
but II was finally decided IN view Of the ex-
haustion Of the Greek troops and Of the nu-
nlerical superiority OF the Turks 70 order a re-
treat 10 Pharsalos
This decision was a wise one: for the de-
fences of Larissa not strong, and the open
plain favors the operations OF the Turkish cav
a'.y. The Greek stand Will be made at Phar
sclos which again may become the scene
CT memorable battle.
"The battle OF Matt lasted all Of Friday the
GreoSs defending their positions with great in
repidity. Prince Constantin and Prince Nicholas
were continually under fire: and the latter
greatly distinguished himself The Turks.
strongly reinforced. succeeded in breaking the
Greek lines at o'clock in the evening The
111i,
charges. The fghting continued into the night.
During the afternoon Colonel Macris
harding the First Division, called for the sup
port Of Colonel Mavromcalls commanding the
Second Division The latter arrived only just
In time TO cover the retreat from Matt.
"At o'clock Colonel Mavromcalis who
showed great ealantry in his attempts 10 rally
the troops telegraphed TO General Smolennz at
Reveni I am defeated and am retiring to
Kazaklar. Act according to your Judgment
ut is presumed that Reveni will be evac-
uated forthwith and the whole frontier line
abandoned Gloom and dependency sit on every
countenance The only geam of consolation is
the report that Pentepigadia is outflanked and
the way open 10 Jan'na. This. however. needs
official confirmation.
The Ministers Of the Interior and Of Marine
will start for Volo tonight Saturday.. The
cided 10 send the force Of engineers and gen.
darrnes which leaves Athens this evening 10
Epirus. instead Of Thessaly The Government
considers the troops already in Thessay sufl-
cent to maintain the position at Pharsalos. while
II is regarded as highly important to support
Colonel Manos in his march on Janira.
"a French cruiser has left Phalerum for Volo
where there is panic at the approach OF the
Turks'
The Daily Chronicles" Athens correspondent
will say tomorrow
king George means to go to the front and
TO make decided stand at Pharsalos. which
was the line Of defence advised by General
vosscur and some members Of his staff from the
very beginning.
"The Greeks have destroyed the railway from
Larissa to volo. 1t IS reported that the "reeKS
have arrived in the vicinity OF Janlna-
The Athens correspondent OF the Dahy leie-
graph will say tomorrow;
THE people are stunned. disappointed ana an
rrv et the news OF the defeat. Confirmation Is
received of the repor' hat the "reeNS ''
the brdg, over the Peneios and the railway be-
fore evacsating Larissa Inc co"uu0' "a wv
Greek oflcrs Is above praise
THE frs, 10 flee from the battle-he'd az Nih'
were driven back by Commander MaVronicahs
who sho. several with his revolver Fourteen
guns were captured by the Turks, besides vast
QUANTITY of ammunition. Volo is practically de-
.enceless. and Pharsalos must rely chiehY upon
the strength 0, It's natural position. Tor me Dunn
o. the ammunition was sent 10 Laf'sSa' ""'''
the Turks captsred II.
Five Italian volunteers forclDiY eh'eie"
train which was eaving Larssa with women ana
children The crowd fired upon the Italians VINO
returned the fire