The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-04-30
GREEK SITUATION.
Popular Feeling in Favor Of Estab-
fishing Republic.
THE war LIKELY 10 END VERY SOON
Everything Pointing 70 the Conclusion OF
the Campaign By the Intervention OF
the POWers-Klng George Get
ting Ready to Skip Dat.

ting Ready to Skip Dat.
ATHENS, April 2S.-In all probability
the Greek nation viii try one more
good battle, and if defeated in this it
is not unlikely that there viii be a
change in the royal family at Athens.
Discomfort is growing and the king
viii be the scapegoat The situation
in the country and in Athens partieu-
larly is growing more and more seri-
Gus. The news and truth about the
Larissa campaign causes Ia all classes
a deep feeling Of indignation and sor-
row. People 90 to the extremes and
declare all the business of the war was
comedy, gotten up by the government
and king, The word treason is freely
used. This is not the opinion of the
irresponsible, but of the better classes
mainly. All the facts about the defeat
go to prove that the fault lies with the
staff lacking knowledge Of the busi-
ness OF war and pluck in danger.
As for the troops, more facts have
come to light, showing that the men
fought with extraordinary bravery.
They fought like lions led by asses,
to use the phrase Of Jules Faure or the
French soldiers of 1870. The disaster
which befell the men is most unexpect-
ed and unmerited. The people are
frightfully incensed at the retreat Of
the troops. The bitterness against
King George and his government is in
tensided by the news that the Greek
army in Epirus has been ordered to
suspend operations pending reconsid-
Grafton of the situation by the minis
tiers.
1t looks probable that to-day will
see the end of the whole business.
There is reason to believe the govern
ment is contemplating the withdrawal
of the Greek troops from Crete, and an
appeal to the powers to settle the
troubles. This change upon the part
of the government is due to Edhem
Pasha having intimated his intention
of marching upon Athens
Popular feeling points to a revolu-
ton in favor of a republic Yesterday
large meetings were held and fiery
harangues delivered by well-known
orators in denunciation Of "those who
would betray Greece" The fall OF the
ministry is regarded as certain. Yes
terday afternoon 5OOmen formed them
selves into a volunteer body, forced
their way into the gunsmiths' shops,
armed themselves with rifles and re-
volvers, and paraded the street in
front of II. Ralli's residence. Several
deputies addressed them, exhorting
them TO remain calm aud await the
progress Of events. Finally, they pro
ceeded to the royal palace, where,
after making a demonstration, they
dispersed without further disorder.
The incident has made a great sensar
ton,
The Greek public demands contin.
uance Of the war, in view of the fact
that the army is intact and the naval
superiority Of Greece incontestable.
The spirit Of the Greek army at Phar-
salos is excellent The change in the
generals staff has made an excellent
impression. Prince Constantine will
remain with the troops in Thessaly,
but he will do so merely as a matter Of
form, and will have no further infu-
cnce in the councils of war.
THE WAR MAY END VERY SOON.
LONDON, April 28.-Everything now
points to the conclusion of the cam
paign by the Intervention of the pow
ers. There is no confirmation of the
report that the Greek ministry has
fallen. 1t is probable that a coalition
cabinet viii be formed. It is
stated that preparations are be-
ing made on King Georges prop
erty at Smidstrup, Denmark, with
a view to having the castle ready
for its owner in case of his abdica-
ton or deposition. Everything sent
from Athens by special correspondents
emphasizes the increasing gravity Of
the situation there and the rapid de-
velopment of revolutionary feeling.
This condition of things appears to
have resulted largely from the cessa-
ton Of hostiIties in Epirus. There is
no doubt that the Turks are occupied
in establishing their lines Of communi-
cation, and it is equally evident that
the Greek disaster in Epirus is much
more serious than was at first sup
posed. 1t now looks like a hopeless
task torenew the advance upon Janina,
as Turkey is in a position to send over
whelming reinforcements
POWERS TALK OF INTERVENING.
PARIS, April est was semi-cfficial-
" announced yesterday evening that
a sincere interchange ofviews between
the powers is now in grogress with
the object of bringing about interven-
ton in favor of Greece.