The record-union., 1897-04-20
FROM THU SEAT0F WAR;
Turkish Forces Continue to Hold
the MlOuna Pass,
Though the Greeks Are Again Advanc-
ing for Another Battle.
Greek Brigades Enter Turkish Territory in
Different Directions.
Col Names With TWENTY-FIVE Thousand Men, Crosses
the ATakph0S and BnCampS at
EpiIuS.

ELASSONA, April 19-(Copyrighted
1897 by the Associated Press. Head
quarters of the Turkish army in Mac
edonia-(E Evening. 1.-THE Turkish forces
continue to hold the Milouna Pass,
though it is reported that the Greeks
are advancing or making ready to ad-
vance to re-occupy the positions from
which they We're dislodged on Sunday.
The two block houses have been strong
ly fortified, and it would take pow
erful body of Greek troops to recapture
them Edhem Pasha has entrenched
himself on all the nights from Papaly-
vada to Mackcho, and strong bodies
of troops are stationed in the defiles be-
tween these two points.
The inhabitants of Elassona have left
the town en- masse, and are pushing
northward, many of them going to Sa-
lonica. Evidently they fear that the
Greeks will defeat the Turks, and act
ually reach this place.
Edhem Pasha, the Turkish Comman-
der-in-Chief. is a marvel of energy and
caution. He attends assidiously to his
duties more than any member Of his
staff, receiving reports while on horse
back, and attends to trifing details
with as much care as to important
movements. His manner is grave and
imperturbable. 1t is curious to note
how implicitly he is looked upon by
his troops.
TURKS DEFEATED AT REVENI.
LARISSA, April 19.-5 p. m.-The
Greeks have defeated the Turks at Re
veni. The two Greek brigades have
entered Turkish territory in different
directions and penetrated to Damasi.
northeast of Zarkos. Another division
is trying to flank the Turks. who are
retreating in disorder
Heavy fighting is in progress at Griel-
zovah. 1t has been going on since
noon. The Greeks are trying to re-
capture the place.
GREEK STEAMER SUNK.
SALONICA, April ia Turkish tor
pedo boat has sunk the Greek steamer
Athens in the Gulf of Salonica. on
board were insurgents and members
of various secret societies. general
panic prevails here. All the vessels
are prohibited from leaving the gulf.
The Turks have seized the Greek
steamer Kophaloion.
THE DAY FAVORABLE TO GREEKS
ATHENS. April ia telegram re-
ceived this evening from Arta says the
troops have left that point for Janina
The sea off Prevesa is very rough. The
firing there to-day was desultory.
While the incidents of the day along
the eastern portion of the frontier have
not been of notable Importance, the sit
uation at the Gulf Of Arta and in the
vicinity Of the Albanian frontier have
become favorable for the Greeks. The
bombardment of Prevesawas resumed al
daybreak, with but feeble replies from
the Turkish batteries at Hamidieh and
Pantocratores. The position of the
Turks is untenable, and it is believed
the town will fall into the hands of the
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is waiting for the demolition of the re-
manning batteries. The Greek battle
ship Chelzia has taken the lead in the
bombardment.
BY an order received at Prevesa from
Constantinople at noon to-day the Gull
of Arta was officially closed to all bu
Turkish ships.
Colonel Manos, with $4,000 men, hav.
ing crossed the Arakphos under the pro
lection of the Greek artillery batteries
IS now in Epirus, where, it is believed
his force is considerably in excess o
the Turkish force.
It is reported here that a large body
of Albanians. estimated at upwards o
1000. who had crossed the Greek from
tier with the avowed intention of push
ing on to Larissa, have recrossed. ant
are now ravaging Epirus.'
Arta is practically deserted. TIL
Mayor has transferred the public Off
ces and official records to Konipote.
i midnight-The Greeks have occu
pied several strategic positions aroun'
Damasi, including Viglia- Three thou
sand armed peasants have Joined tn
troops. 1t is alleged that $4,000 Turk
attacked Reveni.
1t is feared that a massacre has takel
place at Prevesa during the lombard
ment
GREEKS ADVANCING.