The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-10
War Is ALMOST INEVITABLE.
Bands Of Greeks Enter Turkey and a
Pitched Battle is in Progress.
The SITUATION Is MOST SERIOUS,
And All over the Turkish Empire Prepas
rstions for War Are Being Pressed-The
Grecians, Also. Are Anxious for
General Hostilitics tn Begin

Rowing bands OF Greek brigands have en-
tered Turkey at Krania, in the vicinity Of
Grevna. The Turkish troops have been
engaged with them, and the fight has
been proceeding since o'clock this morn
ing. At tho Turkish headquarters this
news is looked upon with the greatest
gravity.
At4P. W. dispatch received at TURK
ish headquarters says the lighting be
tween Greeks and Turks continues. The
Turks. following out the instructions OF
Eden Pasha- have surrounded the creek
irregulars and a greater part OF the TURK
ism division at Grevna under Hakal fasha
is now advancing. 10 is impossible TO DIS
tinguish whether the invaders are sup
ported by any substantial part OF the
Greek regulars, owing TO their position
in the woods
The situation is most serious In the
meanwhile Edam Pasha remains at the
general headquarters awaiting news. lie
has already notified his generals OF dl-
vision TO hold themselves I'm readiness
for instant action and the reserves have
LETT the encampment here I'm order 10 move
closer 10 the first line of defense. Krama
is ten miles march south from Grevna.
PREPARING FOX WAX.
NSTANTINOPLE. April 9.-The war
preparations throughout the Turkish en-
rfrc continue to DO steadily pressed. al
though there IS not much change in tho
eastern situation. A very pesslmstic
feeling prevails here al the failure or the
Powers attempts 10 cOorce Greece. The
blockade of the piraeus seems as far of
as ever ana the war party is bringing
pressure 10 lear upon the government.
with the result that the porte has dis
patched circulars 10 tho representatives,
abroad. setting forth Turkeys growing
imratience at the prOl0ngation OF the
crisis. whs4 is pressing heavily upon an
already embarrassed cNchequer
THE belief prevails here that the Pow
ors are losing their hold over the course
of events ana that the s0-clllod concert
az the Powers is a failure.
a new danger has arisen through the
circulation I'm constantinope and the pro-
v.nces Of pamphlet recitng alleged
Christian atrocities ON Mussulmans in
Crete and elsewhere. This is so infaming
the Turks against the Greeks that -
Grecian minister has drawn the attention
az the Porte 10 the matter The eov-
crnmcnt has promised 20 take the meas
ure necessary TO prevent outbreaks upon
tho part Of the populace
LARISSA. April 9.-tn spite OF official
intelligence received here yesterday sly-
ire thar tho Powers have arranged to sct-
tla the Crotan question by plehiscito az
fhe island. there ls no cessation OF war
preparations Troops are being forward
ed daily 10 the frontier and the advance
posts arc being strengthened. The iranf-
u0ft arrangements are admirable. the
troops are full of enthusiasm and they are
splendlily equipped.
d Il q
insurgents. each numbering about coo men
h1ve appeared at different points in Mace
d0n.a lt is believed that these bands
may force ana outbreak Of hostllitics.
The Greck trading steamer Ihes-iiie
after landing passengers at Nalo ON We'd
nesday. was sent urgently 10 the Isle Of
SNath0s with an important dispatch 10
meet the eastern Greek squadron.
FIGHTING STILL ~ PROGRESS.
LONDON. April 9.-The Daily Chroni-
clos Athens correspondent telesraphins
at midnight. says;
The following is an that is known hero
Of the frontier affair near Krania and
CreNela The commander of tho FROM
tier post nc Tsouhiani, teegraphed 90 the
commander of the Eighth Battalion ~
Evezcucs. near Trikkala. that the Turks.
after q band OF insurgents had crossed
the frontier. attacked three Greek posi-
tlcns namely those at Fenika, Prllantza,
and the Tomb Of Bimbashl. Tho COM
mandor added that fighting was still in
progress. As however. he asked for only
one company of reinforcements ne evil
IDENTIFY did not consider the affair grave
one
The correspondent OF the Associated
Press was enabled this morning 10 make
closer Investigation of the Turkish line
Of defense. lt revealed that everything
is in excellent shape Of preparation. The
transport service is excellent Four
thousand pack horses are employed and
enormous masses of war stores pOntoons.
cauuous. tents, medicines, ammunition
and in fact. everything needed for o. large
army has been gathered here.
LONDON. April 9-The correspondent
OF the Times az Greyena says that at )
o'clock this friday morning 1900 Greek
bandits crossed the frontier between Net
zorro and Diskata, where they encounter
ed the Turkish troops. The FIR
ing lasted throughout the Gay
with some loss OF life and a
number OF minor causualtes. Tho Ath-
ems corr spOndent of the Times says it is
reported the invaders consisted of 300
carefully picked men who had been equip
pod hy the Ethnike Hetariah.
SUPPLIES TO THE FRONT
LOEDCN. April 9.-Ihe Larrisd corrc-
sponden- Of the Times Will say to-mor-
row:
OF visited ,olo to-day (FridaO and
found that the last consignment of sup
plies. mainly heavy ammunition, is be-
in- hurried = the front. All tho prepara-
t.ons whicn can De made are now prac-
tically finished The reserves continue
10 arrive. Part Of the speciai corps Maui
r0mi Chalilcs. came IN yesterday even
ing t. gets its name from its leader, a
members Of the family famous in the war
OF ls2l The body i3 composed entirely
OF picked men OF good position who give
their service without pay. The corps Is
self supporting. It's members wear upon
their caps the motto Union or Death
They will probably act as Franco Ilreurs.
ATHENS. April 9-The conviction still
prevails here that the blockade OF Greece
will not be enforced. though some OF the
diplomats believe it Will soon De an ac-
cOmplished fact.
ATHENS. April l0-l.S0 A. Ma pri- |
vate dispatch received here from Kalllra-
baka. says that q band OF irregulars who
were compelled 10 return 90 Greek ter
ritory. heard a sharp fUsilade between
the Greek and the Turkish Cutposts. The
official dispatches merely report that
three Greek bands invaded the Turkish |
territory But the sensation OF the in [
cident IS increasing here and there Is no
telling wha. the effect OF IL viii be in I
the present inhammahle condition Of the {
public mind.