The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-05-07
FAVOR IT.
How Turks View
Intervention.
Sultan'S Forces Have Cap
tured PharSalOS.
General SmOlenSki Succeeds
in Reaching AlmyrOs.
U. S. Minister TerrellS Report on
Situation.
Says That the Greek Army Is Now In
State of Demoraliz alton.
U. S. Minister TerrelPs Report on
Situation.
Says That the Greek Army Is Now In
State of Demoraliz alton.


statement reiterates that the excesses
attributed TO the Turkish troops at
Larissa are Infamous calumnies and that
the report of the Turkish evacuation of
Irikhala is not founded on fact.
The proposed mediation of the powers
between Turkey and Greece is viewed
with favor by the Turkish government.
Three of the men who have been on
trial charged with participating in the
massacre of the Armenians have been
sentenced to death. Four others received
terms Of from three to 10 years imprison-
ment.
The Turkish government last night re-
ceiyed the following official dispatch from
PhaIsalos: AT dawn, the imperial troops
have attacked the enemy, here, defeated
them and captured the town. A division
of cavalry pursued the enemy on the
road TO Domokos and the division OF
KbairI Pasha has been ordered 70 advance
in that direction. The Greeks left
ammunition and provisions at Pharsalos.
Greek Army Demoralized.
Washington, May minister Terrell
at Constantinople under date of yester-
day, cables the state department that q
telegram from Edhem Pasha states that
ne captured Pharsalos yesterday morning
and that he was pursuing the Greek army
mt Domokos. The mountain pass below
Dokomos could be easily defended, but IL
Is reported that the Greek army is greatly
demoraliZed and that 1t will offer but
slight resistance, il any, TO the advance
of the Turks.
Anxiety for Smolenskrs Brigade.
Athens May NO news had been
received up TO an early hour this morn
ing in regard to General Smolenski,
whose brigade of Greek troops was en-
gagged with the Turks at Nelestino. 1t
was thought the Turks were attempting
TO prevent him from retreating upon
Volo or Almyros. The government has
ordered the iron-clad squadron To send
several torpedo boats to obtain news of
the missing brigade. A panic prevails at
Lamia, on the gulf of Lamia, which Is
now the base of supplies for the Greek
forces at Domokos. Many of the inhabi-
tants are fleeing from the place, fearing
an attack by the Turks. Three vessels
brought refugees from Lamia TO the
Piraeus yesterday afternoon
Report of Turkish Victory Confirmed
Larissa, May Z. - Yesterday many
wounded Turkish soldiers were brought
in here from the front and they confirm
the report OF the capture of Veiestino by
the Turks and report that the fighting
has been severe. A Turkish brigade is
marching on Volo, which is soon To be In
the hands of the Ottoman troops.
Smolenski at Almyros.
Athens, May IA dispatch lust re-
ccivcd from Almyros announces that
General Smolenski's brigade arrived there
this morning, after having effected "a re-
treat from Velestino in good order.
Greeks Now at Domokos
London, May IA special dispatch
from Athens says a telegram has been
received there from Prince Constantine
saying: Our new position at Domokos
is one of great strength. We arc resolved
60 hold 10 at all costs The retreaG from
Pharsalos was rendered imperative by the
overwhelming numbers OF the enemy and
was effected without mishap.
Greeks Slaughtered.
Headquarters of the TurkishA rmy in
Thessaly, May THE Greeks in retiring
across the plains toward the town on
Wednesday suffered terrible loss from the
murderous fire of the Turkish artillery
During the retreat the Greeks were COM
PEELED 20 cross the river by single bridge
As the Greek troops were massed at that
point the Turkish artillery wrought fear
full havoc among them. Nevertheless the
Greeks fought desperately until nightfall.
Victory Reported at Washington
Washington, May The turkish lega-
tion here has received "a dispatch from
Constantinople which says: Today at
dawn Thursday the imperial troops
having attacked the enemy, located at
Pharsalos, who had in part commenced
60 fly during the night whipped them and
took possession OF the town. The cavalry
division pursues the enemy on the road of
Domokos and khairi Pasha's division has
been ordered To proceed In that direction.
1heHollenes left atPharsalos ammunition
Of war and provisions.