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not too unfavorable, and it is further
said that the king has alreay sounded
his relations among the sovereigns.
Col. Tosamedos, minister Of war; and
M. Theotokis, minister of the interior,
are said to be favorably impressed with
the situation at Pharsalos, both as re-
spects the positions Of the troops and
as to the diplomatic attitude
Of Turkey. According to one report,
Edhem Pasha the Turkish commander
in Thessaly, has asked an armistice Of
five days; according to another, an
arTnistice exists by the tacit acquies-
cence Of both commanders; while
third story describes Edilem Pasha as
only awaiting reinforcements for an
attack upon Pharsalos to be followed
to be probable that Admiral Tamatello
is preparing to prevent a possible at
tempt of the Turks to seize Volo by the
coast roads,
ATHENS, May 3.-The Greek govern
ment has recalled Col. Vassos from
Crete. He will be replaced in COM
mand of the Greek forces in the island
by Col Staikos.
vOLO, May 3-4:2O p. MA ma
jority of the inhabitants have migrated
from this port to Athens and the island
of Euboea. The town is calmer, owing
to the arrival Of the Greek squadron.
and French, British and Italian war;
ships. Two hundred French sailors are
patrolling the streets in order to re-
assure the inhabitants The Greek
treasury Of Thessaly, comprising one
hundred chests of money, which has
been lying at the French consulate,
was transported on board a Greek war
ship today to be conveyed to Athens.
The Turks are approaching in the
direction of Velestino, where 1900
Greeks are encamped and skillfully en-
trenched. A detachment Of Evzones is
guarding the railroad station here.
The French flag has been hoisted over
the hospital.
Paris, May 3-Advices received here
from Athens say that the Greek mn
lister for foreign affairs, M. Skouloudis,
is not opposed to mediation, but will
not ask for 1t. Official circles at
Athens, the advices add, seem ANXIOUS
that the powers should impose media
ton
PARIS, May s.-Telegrams received
here from Constantinople today con-
firm the reports that the Greeks arc
leaving Pharsolos and are retiring on
Donlokos.
Athens, May 3.-The ministers of
war and marine have left Pharsalos
for Athens, after a long conference
with Prince Constantine and the head
Quarters staff.
Advices from Arta say that the chief
local authorities and about 100 1nhabit-
ants Of that place have returned there.
Panic, however, still prevails at Arta
All the stores are closed and the mill
tary authorities are said to be contem-
plating further withdrawal Of the
Greek troops in that vicinity. In the
direction Of Fillipadia flames are visi-
BILE. An armed Greek priest has been
attempting to restore the morale Of the
troops at Arta by preaching in the pub
lie square crusade against the Turks.
PARIS. May 3.-An Athens dispatch
to the Figaro asserts that King George
is suffering from cardiacal spasms, and
that his physician insists that change
of air to the Island Of Milo, or to the
Island of SYRIA, is necessary.
London, May "a special dispatch
from Athens announces that Edhem
Pasha has sent an officer with a flag of
truce to the Greek headquarters, ask
ing for an armistice of five days.
LONDON, May 3.-Replying in the
house of commons today to Edward
]. c. Morton, Liberal, the parliament
tary secretary for the foreign Office
Mr.. Curzon, said that no suggestion
had been received from Germany look
ing to the punishment of Greece or to
forcing the island Of Crete to return
to Turkish rule.
Mr.. Curzon added that 1T was not
nece ssary for the government to pledge
itself to Illustrate "such ridiculous pro-
posals" as they were not likely to be
made.
LONDON, May "a dispatch to the
Morning Post from Karvassara says
is passively awaiting orders, and that
the Prevasa forts bOmbarded Actum on
Saturday
The Daily Telegraph's correspondent
at Volo will say tomorrow that the for
eign warships have moved further out,
leaving the Greek fleet free range and
that the Greek feet has sent four
heavy guns to Velestino.
LONDON, May 3.-The Athens CORE
spomdent Of the Standard will say to-
morrow that on Sunday crowd sum-
moned by the ringing Of church bells,
proceeded to the residence of Crown
Prince Constantine, in Achala, seized the
arms Of the royal guard, smashed the
furniture ana burned all the papers
they coul lay their hands on. The
village was greatly excited by the incl
dent, and there were further disturb
ances In the churches during the prayer
for members Of the royal family.
The Athens correspondent Of the
Daily Telegraph will say tomorrow:
II had an interview today with M
Rail-, who told me that the report sent
by the ministers Of war and the interior
from Pharsalos was. in most respects,
highly satisfactory. He said they had
wired him from Pharsalos that the
front line Of the army was in battle ar
ray and the Turkish attack imminent
All preparations possible had been
made for a heroic defense, and the
spirit of the army was much better
than before, owing to the change in the
supreme command. M. Rail- declared
that the victory at Velestino was the
most splendid achievement Of the war,
the Greeks capturing an enormous
quantity Of arms, ammunition and
horses. The Turks, after this crushing
defeat, M. Rail- believes, are not like
ly to re-engage in hostihties in that
quarter. Under all the circumstances
the cabinet deems it advisable to
leave Gen. Smolenski with his own
brigade and not to promote him to a
higher post for the moment"