The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-03-05

Fighting Continues, notwithstanding the
ArmistisS-A Fierce Battle Fought at
Malaxa, In w Whicfi the Tarlxs are Beaten
and Driven to Their Stronghold Opposed
to Autonomy-AlarEning Rumors--A HssssA
dred Moslems Killed.
CAEEA, March 1.-The presence OF
foreign war ships of this pot has not
had the effect Of preventing fighting
between the insurgents and Turks,
save in the town itself, where a conn
parative1y small force of sailors and
marines were recently landed for the
purpose of preserving order. A slfir=
mish occurred yesterday at Malaxa,
short distance from Canea, in
which the Turks were worsted, al
though they outnumbered the Chris
tians. The fighting at Malaxa
arose from fruitless attempt on
the part of the Moslems, aided
by a detachment of Turkish
troops, to revictual the blockhouse,
where the Turkish garrison has been
blockaded for a number of days. The
Moslems made sortie, but the insur-
gents were prepared for just such a
move and attacked the party furiously,
finally driving them back. During the
fighting heavy fire was directed upon
the Christians from the Turkish
very little effect, and the Christians
still maintained the position held by
them prior to the fight.
Further fighting occurred in the
vicinity of Heraklion. AS heretofore
the insurgents repulsed the Turks.
A Turkish war ship in Suda bay yes
terday began the bombardmento of a po-
sition occupied by insurgents, but be-
fore she had done much firing her com
mander received word from the repre-
sentatives of the foreign powers that
he must silence his guns or take the
consequences: This is the second time
that the insurgents near Suda bay have
been fired on by Turkish war ship.
The Greek Koralxas, who, at the head
of 5000 insurgents has invested the
town of Heraklion, has given permis-
sion to the Turks to leave the place in
order that they may cultivate the
lands adjacent to the town. His ac-
ton, however, is looked upon with
suspicion by many Moslems, they be-
ieving that it his intention to benefit
from the laborS of the Turks by Seiz-
ing their crops when they are ripe.
On the other hand, those who are ac-
quainted with the character of Kora-
kas, declare that he is a just and hui
name man, and that his only object in
permitting the Turks to till the fields
is to prevent suffering from famine
among the w omen and children in the
beleaguered town.
Several British and Italian officers
recently visited the camp of Koralzas,
where they were treated with much
courtesy. They were astonished by the
excellent discipline maintained among
the insurgents and by the perfection of
their organization, all of which is due
to Koralzas, who appears to be born
leader of men. He is enthusiastic in
support of the cause of the Cretsns and
his force will prove no unimportant
factor should Turkey attempt to quell
the insurrection by force of arms.
Tefik Pasha, the new military COVER
nor, arrived here yesterday and paid
visits to the several consuls.
Opposed to Autonomy-Must Have Union
with Greece.
ATHENS, March IA number of Gre
tan deputies, headed by the bishops of
Retimo, visited King George yesterday,
and presented to him memorial which,
in effect, declared that the establish
ment of an autonomous government in
Crete would not result in the pacifca-
ton of the island. Such form of gov
ernment would only prepare the way
to fresh revolution and further en-
danger the peace of Europe. The Gre
tans, therefore, have firmly decided not
to accept autonomy, but to continue
their struggle to realize union with
Greece, which the memorial is for, and
even the Mussulmans were beginning
to agree was the only solution of the
situation.