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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-19
Macedonia Did Not Sink.

Athens. April 1S.-The Greek COM
mander at Actium, opposite Prevesa,
telegraphs that the Greek steamer
Macedonia. which was fired upon this
morning by the Turkish battery while
leaving the gulf of Ambracia, did not
sink in deep water. but was able to
run ashore near the entrance of the
gulf.
1t appears that the bombardment of
Prevesa only began at 1880 a. m
whereas the Turkish forces there
opened hot fire upon. Actium at $50
a. m. A column was formed at the
telegraph station, but the building was
converted into a fort and was earris-
ored by 500 men. The Turkish fire COM
pletely destroyed it. several of the gar
rison being killed and wounded, al
though the Turkish aim was often
wide.
The Greek commander requested in
structions by telegraph and the min
lister of war ordered him TO lombard
Prevesa Immediately.
At 10 o'clock a. m, the Shafidaki fort
fired a few shots on a Greek gunboat,
which replied, effectually silencing the
Turkish battery. At II o'clock the
Greeks began to attack the Turkish
forts outside the entrance of the gulf,
partly to divert the enemys attention
and partly to prevent the massacre of
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-19
WANTS A BID.
Russian Government Applies to the
Illinois Steel Company.

Chicago. April 1S-The Illinois Steel
company has received through the Rus
sian minister at Washington PROPOSE
ton looking TO the companys bidding
on the armor plate for two Russian war
ships. The contract is to be for 5000
tons and in case of award the Chicago
concern would turn into its treasury in
the neighborhood of 100000.
1t is said the offers OF the Illinois Steel
company to furnish the United States
government with armor plate at the re-
startled war departments the world over.
For the last two years the Russian gov
eminent has been coming 10 America for
nearly all the armor plate used in con-
struction of their new ships of war. But
the contracts have heretofore been
s...- ,roed 20 either the Carnegie or the
Bethlem companies. each of which has
supplied the armor for a Russian man.
of-war.
The war scare in the far east has evil
IDENTIFY started the most active prepara-
lions in the cars naval department The
contract which the Illinois Steel company
is asked to bid upon is the largest ever
awarded by the Russian government II
is limited that IL sthe purpose of the
latter TO get in its contract ahead of the
United States government President
Gates was seen this evening before he left
for the east, but he refused to discuss
the proposition OF the Russian govern
ment. further than to say that the re-
ten the Russian minister at Washington.
through whom the offer was made, for all
necessary particulars for proceeding with
the bids The matter will be laid before
the directors of the company next
Wednesday in New York
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-19
Greece Accepts War.

Athens, April 1s.-There was a late
sitting of the legislative assembly
which was held today. The public gal
leries were crowded amid intense ex-
element. NJ. Delyannis, the premier,
announced that the Turkish govern
ment had today notified Greece of the
rupture of diplomatic relations on the
ground of the aggressive attitude of the
Greek government. In a cool, but de-
Hberate speech he reviewed the recent
events to show, on the contrary, that
Turkey had been the aggressor; that
her troops had attacked the Greeks and
attempted to occupy neutral positions.
and that her batteries at Prevesa had
sunk the Greek ship Macedonia.
Turkey" said Mr.. Delyannis, de
clares war against us. We accept it,"
This statement was received with
and the floor of the chamber.
The premier then read dispatches re-
citing the events which had happened
on the frontier. and with reference to
the reported capture of Menexa, he said
that the batteries at that important
position had been brought into action,
but he knew nothing as to its alleged
capture. He added that the Turks, at
ter repeated attempts TO force pas
sage at Reveni, which commands the
road to Larissa. had been driven back.
The leader of the opposition, amid
renewed cheers from all parts of the
chamber and from the galleries. elo-
quently endorsed the patriotic declara-
lions OF NJ. DelYanniS-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-19
Fierce Battle Ragged All Day.

Foot of Molouini Pass. April 1S.-A
fierce battle ragged in the pass all night
lon~ The Greeks who entered and
descended toward the valley, encountered
Tour battalions of Turkish troops who
drove them back and at the point of the
bayonet rescued the force garrisoning
the Turkish block house which the
Greeks had encircled before entering the
pass. Neshad Pasha. commanding the
fifth division, occupied Mount Harnia
with great force while Hairf Pasha.
commanding the sixth division, prepared
TO enter the Tshaisahn Pass and Haidar
fasna, with the fourth division, oc-
cuDled the Milouna Pass.
Before dawn Edhem Pasha rode out to
direct the disposition of the divisions A
general engagement ensued. The battle
sun continues along the entire pass,
over 20. 900 men being engaged The COM
bat turned on the possession of the Greek
blockhouse, which was most obstinately
defended Several vigorous attacks were
made by the Turks without success but
finally. about o'clock by a magnificent
point of the bayonet. The Greeks are
still defending their positions on the
summit of the hill At the present mo-
ment four battallions. of Mendukh
Pashe's divisions are advancing TO the
frontier positions already taken.
The Turks are lighting like demons. the
Turkish artillery doing splendid execu-
ton under the command of Ria Pasha-
The correspondent of the Associated
Press says
Il regret 10 have to announce the death
of Hafiz Pasha. at Milouna- The battle
is still undecided but the Turks without
the whole pass. 1t is impossible to give
details as to losses / saw many groups
of wounded men. but those were mostly
on the heights. Ambulances have been
sent to bring them in.
| cannot say whether the Turks intend
to advance on LarlSSa.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-19

brightest ornaments of the soul The
victory Of Jesus over death smoothed
Tor the martyr his bed of tortures and
made his heart leap with joy in the
midst of the most excruciating
f. anguish. The resurrection should
excite and inspire you. too, with a like
zeal and ardor. When the slender
thread of your existence is snapped in
twain; WEN the golden link, which
unites soul and body, is sundered by
the memorable decree of God. there no
longer remains for you time 10 do any
thing conducive to your eternal saliva
ton. Now is the acceptable time, now
Is the day of salvation, says Paul.
Now is the time 10 be up and doing.
Now is the precious hour TO arise with
Christ and put on his armor. He is
risen" This day is day of joy and
glory for the universal church. which
rejoices for the sake of him who rose
triumphantly from the grave, and for
her own sake You know full we'll
what was the bitterness of her sorrow.
but two days ago. She then mourned
him at whose death she was assist
ing. She invited you all to come and
join with her in chanting her sad and
mournful dirges, as is her wont, on
each recurring anniversary of the pas
sion and death of her divine spouse.
She asked you, in plaintive accents. to
attend and see if ever there was a sor-
row like unto hers. Yet on this day
she casts aside the mourning robes Of
her widowhood and rejoices because he
is glorified, and she takes upon herself
the office of the angel and everywhere
announces the glad tidings that He
is risen.''
Well may you rejoice and join in uni
son with the church in celebrating on
this day the glorious resurrection of
your redeemer-you, who have had the
happiness of rising from the death of
sin to a life of grace, by the worthy
reception of his body and blood in the
most holy sacrament of the eucharist.
But, what of you, you who still remain
sitting in darkness and the shadows
of death?' oh, let me exhort you to
initiate the example of the penitent
in seeking your savior,
Christ Jesus. And If this day you
hear the voice of the Lord, harden not
your hearts," Do not put off till to-
morrow what you can do today; for
there is no tomorrow for a Christian
Cast off the winding-sheet of sin, and
at once like all true peni- |
tents, to labor without ceasing by day |
and by night, until you have found |
grace with God, and become reconciled |
with your offended creator. And when |,
you have happily regained the grace of |
God. guard it well, for it's a priceless i
treasure, which will secure for you |
eternal bliss with the angels and saints |
in the kingdom of heaven-that king
dom which God has prepared, from the |
of the world, for those that
love him.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-19

the Greeks at Prevesa. The Greek iron
clad Spelzai has arrived to assist in
bombarding Prevesa, and the gunboats
continue to lombard from inside the
gulf
According To the latest kilograms
from Actium. 1000 Greeks have crossed
the gulf of Arta from Vonitza to Sala-
CORA, and are now marching on Pre-
vesa. Various reports are current as
to the landing of the insurgent bands
on the Chalkis peninsula Bugles are
sounding in various quarters of the
city; soldiers are fastening TO their
barracks, and bodies of troops. hur-
riedly equipped, are being dispatched
to the fort. amid enthusiastic ovations
from the crowds that fill the streets.
Numerous conferences have taken
place today between the king and the
and, as the result of then, the
two last classes of 1856 reserves have
been called out
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-19
Turkish Losses Heavy.

London. April 1S.--A dispatch to the
Daily Chronicle from Athens. dated at
midnight. says the Greeks have cap
tured Menexa after severe fighting.
The Turkish losses were very heavy,
the Greek comparatively light. The
correspondent adds:
The Greek fleet has destroyed half
the fortresses at Prevesna and silenced
the guns. l am assured that the bonn
harding 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 Thessalian line.
l have had access to an important
document from an European capital,
showing that the powers have done
nothing for several weeks because they
hoped that Greece would be either
financially ruined or soundly beaten
by Turkey. If Turkey gets Larissa
she will remain there until Greece
evacuates Crete. 1t was Germany that
urged Turkey to declare war.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-19
The Kew is Menexa.

London. April 1S.-The Athens cor
respondent of the Times says: THE
key to the Milouna pass is Menexa, a
position of the greatest Importance.
where the Turks are strongly en-
trenched. The latest news tonight
Sunday. II p. m.) is that the Turkish
forces still hold their ground at that
point. All the volunteers of the for
eign legion, and portion of the gar
rison started for Volo today. 1t is
noted that the communication of AS
sim Bey to N. Shouzes does not specify
the particular act of aggression upon
which the Turkish government pro-
fesses TO relv.
1T is now certain, however, that Ed
hem Pasha received orders to advance
to Larissa on the 10th inst, the day
following the Hetairia's raid, but these
orders were cancelled three hours later.
'On the 18th inst. Maurocorodato
wired his government that the porte
was preparing to order an advance
without a previous declaration of war.
1t is inferred from these facts and al
legged in responsible quarters, that two
of the great powers have urged Tur-
key to begin hostilities, and the pres
ence of the Russian and German Off
GERS with the Turkish troops is bitterly
commented upon in Athens
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-19
As RECEIVED in London.

London, April 1S.-The news of the
outbreak of hostilities on the Greek
frontier has caused but little sensation
here. The permanent officials and the
Turkish embassy have received no in
formation beyond the fact that war has
been declared. The correspondent o.
the Associated Press understands that
Turkey has no idea of territorial con-
quest, because she is aware that Eu-
rope would not sanction an advance to
Athens.
The idea is that she will first attempt
to capture Larissa and then march on
Trichala and Phanari. If these also are
captured Turkey would be in position
to compel Greece to comply with the
demands of the powers $3.50.
The Turkish fleet, however. iS-still in
the Dardanelles, where ii is likely to
remain as long as the Greeks continue
active. 1t is reported that the powers
so far from blockading Greek ports,
will allow Colonel Vassos and his army
to return to Greece if he decides to do
so. In any case the Greek fleet would
be able to harass Turkey at many
points besides in addition keeping open
the supply of provisions and munitions
for the Greek army
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-19
RIVERA RECOVERING.
SEEN BY A CORRESPONDENT OF
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Wounds Are Healing Rapidly and
He is Hoping to Be Pardoned as
a Special Favor of the Crown
Case of Bacallo.

Havana, April 1S.-The correspondent
of the Associated Press went to
Cabanas fortress today and saw Gen
eral Ruiz Rivera and Colonel Bacallo.
He found Rivera in large, dry and
well-ventilated cell. At the moment of
the visit the general was lying down,
but he had been able to leave his bed
the day before. His wounds are heal
ing rapidly. and he is hoping to be par
doned as a special favor of the crown.
Colonel Bacallo is similarly situated,
and the two officers have servant
who attends them. They have COM
Portable beds and good meals sent in
daily from a restaurant nearby.
Neither has any special complaint to
make. Colonel Bacallo. also, is hope
full of a special pardon.
The correspondent today saw owen
Melton and Alfred Laborde of the Com
petitor crew. They are doing well.
Brigadier General Moncada has been
promoted 10 be the second in command
under the chief of staff of Captain
General Weyler.
Brigadier General Morote has been
appointed chief of the remedies bri-
gade. Both will serve under the i'm
mediate orders of General Weyler.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-19
In Battle Thirty Hours.

Elassona, April 1S.-The Greeks from
all their positions in the Karya district
oegan the advance toward the frontier at
O'Clock on Friday morning. Fighting
lasted all that night and extended on
SATURDAY TO within ten miles of the
frontier. II is estimated that 1890
creeks We're engaged The battle con-
tinued with great vigor throughout Fri
DAY night and Saturday when altogether
$1,000 were engaged.
On Sunday morning the firing was con-
centrated toward the southeast of
Mllouna- About noon Sunday the Greeks
pegan TO give way after the hottest
nghting OF the engagement The Turks
advanced only little beyond the frontier
into Greek territory. Considering the
rapidity of the firing and the great ex-
pendlture of ammunition, the number
Killed IS comparatively small, probably
under 200.
Altogether the behavior of the Turkish
troops was better than that of the
Greeks Their officers remained cool and
collected.
The firing still continues but ii is ex-
pected TO cease at nightfall as the troops
nave been engaged for 80 hours without
food or seeD
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-19
Where Trouble May Occur.

London. April 1s.-The latest advices
from Arta show that the rains have
been followed by three days of fine
weather, and the river Arakphos,
which alone separates the opposing
armies, is rapidly shrinking. The hill
roads are improving in condition. 1t
is at this point that the severest and
deadliest fighting may be expected.
Another question of dominating in
fluence is whether the Greeks can en-
gineer and uprising in Macedonia and
the Sporades Islands.
Russia and Germany are meanwhile
content to see Turkey and Greece Grip
ping each other for many years TO
come. so long as the other Balkan
states are kept quiet.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-19

Washington, April 1s.-The senate will
conclude its consideration of the appro-
prlaton bills this week. The Indian bill
Is expected to pass early tomorrow. and
me sundry civil and agricultural bills
ioiiow IN the order named. There is no
expectation that there will be any pro-
longed debate upon any of the bills.
Ihere Will be an effort to amend the
sundry civil bill by the addition of a
provision for the regulation of the forest
Ihis may lead to some discussion bur
.ne friends of the amendment do not an
ucipate much trouble in having the
amendment agreed to.
senator Davis will make another attempt
oh honoay. IN executive session, to get
q DAY nxed for taking a vote on the ar
DURATION treaty. He has announced his
purpose TO press the treaty TO final action
AT as early date as possible He ex-
poets 70 have little difficulty in securing
an agreement for a date, but some of the
senators assert that there may be some
oolecuons. The matter of pairs has been
definitely arranged on the basis of two
votes for the treaty to one against il
II is not believed that a great deal of
th VIII De given to the treaty during
tne week. whatever the degree of Mr.
Davis success in securing an agreement
FOR 4 date for a vote.
me bankruptcy bill will continue to
Ioiu us place on the calendar as the I'M
finished business. but il probably will nor
be seriously pressed
senator Morgan has announced his in
tention to insist daily upon the consid-
Grafton of his Cuban resolution during the
morning hours. but he will not block
other business with it,
Much of the senate's time will be given
TO the question of the organization OF the
senate committees. The Republican SEN
atorS will caucus Monday on the subject
II the programme proposed is accepted
both the Republicans and the opposition
Will proceed to make selections for the
committee vacancies. and this work will
require very delicate adjustment in order
TO satisfy conflicting claims If the plan
Is not agreed to by the Republicans the
coalition of Democrats. Populists and
silver Republicans will on Tuesday move
TO till some OF the committee vacancies,
with the view of continuing the process
until all are filled. At least such is the
present rrogrG -~rue.
The house this week will continue the
programme of three day adjournments
until the Indian appropriation bill is re-
turned from the senate when il meets on
Wednesday. The complications arising
out of the situation in eastern Europe
possibly may figure in the proceedings of
both houses the latter part of the week
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-19
Searched bY the Vesuvius.

Jacksonville, Fla, April 1S.-The
steamer Dauntless. which was released
by order of the United States court,
has started down the river this after
noon and was halted by the dynamite
cruiser Vesuvius. A search was made
but nothing being found the Dauntless
was allowed to proceed. She Will do
towing at the bar and has gone down
to meet some schooners. Captain Kill
gore of the cutter Boutwell, has orders
to follow the Dauntless whenever she
shall cross the bar. This is intended to
prevent a possible filibustering trip, al
though the Dauntless could easily give
the Boutwell, the slip if desired.
Dynamite Johnny O'Brien. the
well-known pilot who was aboard the
Bermuda, is here, having been put
ashore in a boat. He paid his respects
to the captain of the Vesuyius this af-
ternoon along with DR.. Joaquin Cas-
tile, the well-known Cuban agitator.
the latter's wife and a local Cuban
leader. They were afterward given
ride in the DaunIleSs.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-19
Looks Like Business.

Athens, April s1s..-Assim Bey has
handed to NJ Skouzes. the Greek minis
ter of foreign affairs, the following
note:
In consequence of the aggressive at
titude of Greece, diplomatic relations
tween the king of the Hellenes and
his imperial majesty, the sultan of Tur-
key, and their respective governments,
are hereby broken OFF,
The Greek minister at CONSTANT
nople and the Greek consuls have been
ordered to quit Turkey. For the same
reason, the Turkish eonsuls in Greece
have been recalled to Constantinople.
Within a fortnight from the date of
this announcement all Greek subjects
must leave Turkish territory. Otto
man subjects now on Greek territory
have been invited to leave it within the
same period.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-19
Andrew Jeffrvs Garvey's Will.

New York, April 1S.-The remains of
the late Andrew Jeffreys Garvey, who
died in Southampton, on April 5, ar
rived today on the steamship New
York. Andrew Garvey was prominent
% years ago. during the reign OF Will
lam Tweed in this city. 1t was Gar
vey's testimony that clinched the evil
dence against Tweed, who was charged
with defrauding the city. Carney was
a contractor and made considerable
money out of contracts for plasterinS.
When the ring was exposed he went TO
as states witness against
Switzerland, but in 1892 he returned,
Mayor Hill and Tweed, and the indict-
ment against him was dropped in con-
sideration of his services. He died
wealthy and by the terms of his will is
said to have left considerable money
to charitable institutions. There is a
likelihood that the will will be con-
tested by the widow.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-19
Favorable to the Turks.

Constantinople, April 1s.-The Ger
man general sent by Emperor William
to inspect the armies on the frontier
has returned from Elassona. He re-
ports favorably as to the Turkish army
except in the matter of transport serv-
ice.
The Greeks he considers inferior in
armament and less capable of stand
ing fatigue and exposure
In the event of complications in the
Balkans he advises that Turkey should
act on the defensive against Servia,
Bulgaria and Montenegro, but on the
offensive against Greece. An trade has
been issued authorizing him to con-
tinue his inspection. particularly in the
commissary department of the Turkish
arrnV
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-19
A Hope in Despair.

On memory's wall thy picture hangs.
Midst the gloom OF passing years,
Whispering sweet of long ago
or summer fields and skies a-low:
Telling the old tale. soft and low:
OF a heart full of hopes and fears
And even today though tbs only a dream
OF that which Is vanished and gone
A voice through the mist of the past
comes to me.
A thrill of passion once cherished for
thee,
Yet again that mad hope for what never
can be.
A hope that will ever live on
Charles NJ. Estes in the American
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WAR HAS BEEN
OFFICIALLY DECLARED
Continued from Page -

block houses. which were captured,
then retaken, captured again and again
retaken. The Greek positions suffered
severely from the splendid schrapnel
practice of the Turkish batteries at
range Of $500 metres. Columns of
smoke could be seen reaching in every
direction from the Greek positions,
caused by the Turkish shell fire. The
Greeks defended with the greatest
courage, but were not able 10 stand
against the slow but steady advance of
the Turks. AS evening came on three
cuts of the Greek outworks surrendered
and asked the Turks to cease the shell
fire. The latter now hold the advanced
line exceDt at one spot.
The principal fighting done by the
Turkish infantry was at Skumba and
Dumonie, to the right of the pass.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-04-19
Edhem Pasha's Story.

Constantinople, April 1S.-The porte
has received a dispatch from Edhem
Pasha, the Turkish cOmmander-in-
chief at Elassona, dated Saturday,
saying that, in consequence of an in
vasion by the Greeks, his troops have
seized the heights of Pernar and
Velschko. The fourth division from
Elassona, under Haida Pasha, and a
full brigade, under Nampasha, have
entered Greek territory.