New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-19
GREECE ACCEPTS WAR.
TURKEYS CHALLENGE NET.
ARMIES ALREADY IN A DEATH-GRAP-
PIE ON THE FRONTIER

PIE ON IHE FRONTIER.
PREMIER pELYANNIs ANNOUNCES HIS GOVERN
MENrs POSITION TO THE LEGISLATIVE AS.
sEMBLY AND CALLS TURKEY THE AG.
GREssoR-A UNITED HELLENIC
NATIoN-TIE PoRTE's
FINAL ORDERS TO
EDHEM PAcHA
Athens. April lS.-A late special sittirs OF the
legislative Assembly was held to-day The pub
lie galleries were crowded Amid intense ex
element NJ. Deyanns. the Premier. announced
that the Turkish Government had TODAY IN
formed Greece Of the rupture OF Diplomatic rela
tons on III. ground OF ;he aggressive attitude of
the Greek Government. In cool but most de-
liberats speech he reviewed the recent incidents
10 show. on the contrary that Turkey had been
the aggressor. that her troops had attacked the
Greeks and attempted 20 occupy neutral posi-
tons. and that her batteries at Prevesa had sunk
the Greek ship Macedonia
Turkey said NJ. Delyannis. declares war
against US. We accept IT," Ttis statement was
received with prolonged cheers from the gal
leries and the floor Of the chamber
The Premier then read dispatches reciting the
ncidents which had happened on the frontier
and with reference TO the reported CAPTURE OF
Menexa, he said that the batteries at that i'm
pcrtant position had been brought into action.
but he knew nothing as to the alleged capture
He added that the Turks after repeated at.
tempts 10 force a passage al Revefi, which COM
nands the road to Larissl. had been driven back
The leader OF the Opposition. amid renewed
cheers from all parts Of the chamber and from
irdo
declarations OF NJ. Delyannir
The Government has addressed a note TO
Assm Bey expressing surprise at the alega-
uons contained in his no;c to NJ. Skouzss. and
pointing out facts proving that Turkey is the
agressor. The Government: discla!,ls all resoon-
sibty for any events that may now occur
The Metropolitan Of Ath ms has ordered pray
In all the churches for the success o. the
Greek arms
In the fighting on the frontier the Turks have
occupied Ana and Milouna, but they have not
succeeded In taking Kata.
The engagement at Miouna Pass was of
the fercest character. and the losses were heavy
on both sides. The Turks destroyed two pieces
OF Greek artillery. The Greeks captured an en-
tire battery from the Turks.
Three Greek officers of high rank were killed
4 large body of Greek troops is marching
against Menesse and brisk firing is going on
along the whole line far west Arta-
London. April 1S-The Athers correspondent
of The Times" says:
THE key TO Milouna Pass is Menexa a posi-
ton Of the greatest Importance, where the Turks
are strongly entrenched. The latest news to-
Eight Sunday. II p. m) is that the Turks still
hold their ground at that point.
A dispatch TO The Daily Chronicle from
a1eI mid fCht
captured Meraxa after fghting. The
Turkish losses were very heavy; the Greek com
paratively light. The correspondent adds:
The Greek fleet has destroyed half the fort
resses at Prevesa and silenced the guns. I am
assured that the bombarding will be continued
tomorrow Monday) morning.
The latest news received here tonight is that
the Greeks have captured and hold all the posi-
tions except Ana and Milouna. along the Thessa-
Ian line
II have had access TO an important document
from European capital showing that the
Powers have done nothing for several weeks be-
cause they have hoped that Greece would be
either financially ruined or soundly beaten by
Turkey"
'The Tines correspondent says:
~ is noted that the communication of Assm
Bey to VI. Skouzes does not specify the particu-
lar art Of aggression upon which the Turkish
Government processes to rely. 1t is certain.
however, that Edhem Pachn received orders
10 advance to Larissa on the 10th inst, the
day following the Hetaria'S raid. But these
orders were can -el.ed three hours later.
"On the 18th Prince Maurocordato warned
his Government that the Porte preparing
10 order an advance without previous declara-
tion OF war 1t is inferred from these facts. and
alleged in responsible quarters, that two OF the
great Powers have urged Turkey TO begin hos
tilities, and the presence Of Russian and German
officers with the Turkish troops is bitterly COM
mented upon in Athens
Constantinople April 1S--The Porte has
ceived dispatch from Edhem Pacha, the Turk
ish commander-in-Chief. at Eassona. dated Sat
urday. saying that in consequence Of inva-
sion by the Greeks OF Turkish territory his
troops have seized the heights Of Pernar and
velschko. The fourth division. from Elassona.
under Haida Pacha. and full brigade. under
Nam Pacha, have entered Greek territory.
An official communication 10 the newspapers
states that the Imperial Government has spared
no pains 10 preserve the peace, but that Greece,
having sent troops TO Crete in defiance Of the
wish OF the Powers and having begun hostili-
ties on the frontier, has compelled Turkey 20
defend her integrity and TO retaliate by act
Of war
The Minister Of War has given explicit orders
to Edhem Pacha IN accordance with an Imperial
Trade approving the decision Of the Council ana
adopting the plan Of operations formulated by
the Military Commission. The trade throws the
entire responsibility for the war upon Greece.
Edhern Pacha is authorized 10 take Immediate
action defensive or offensive. In accordance
with this plan and in the exercise OF his bcst
judgment
AS SEEN AT GREEK HEADQUARTERS.
TURKS SAID TO BE IN FULL. RETREAT AND MASS
ING IN MACEDONIA.
Larissa. April IL QHeadquarters OF the Greek