Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1897-04-24
THE GREEKS WEAK.
They Are Being Exhausted by the
lncessant Turkish Attacks.
An APPEAL TO WOMEN FOR HELP.
The Union of Greek Women Issues to the
World Cali for Ada Revolu.
tion Is Feared In
Athens.

lion IL feareu IN
Athens.
ATHENS, April So.-The public sus-
pense here last night was terrible,
owing to the lack Of definite news
The government had received tcle-
grams from Larissa throughout the
day urging the prompt dispatch of
achievements to that point, us the
Greek troops are being exhausted by
the incessant Turkish attacks. All
the shops were closed yesterday, while
prayers were being offered in the
churches for the success Of the Greek
troops. Every nerve is being strained
to send all available men to the front.
The palace guard and the gendarmerie
will go to-day. Volunteer bands are
organizing everywhere throughout the
country. In Thessaly the whole popu-
lation is being armed and made ready.
Next week thousands will start for
the frontier from provinces long
famous for the finest quality of fight
ing men.
The first seriously planned battle
commenced yesterday ut Larissa.
Early in the morning Edhem Pasha's
advance guard, under Gen. Maviomic-
hall and Macris, advanced against the
Greeks in force, from Rcveni, Boug-
hazo and st. Elias. The fighting was
greatly extended and the battle ragged
till late in afternoon with varying for
tune. The Greeks We're assisted by
thousands of irregulars who harrassed
the Turkish outposts and wings, rs
we'll us participated in the general en-
gagement. The Turks had an over
whelming superiority in numbers.
They had constructed carthworks and
trenches everywhere and in and behind
these awaited the attacks OF the
Greeks. On the whole, they chung to-
naciously to the side fences, while the
Greeks attacked these again and again
with the most desperate bravery.
The last height commanding Tyrna-
vo has been captured by the Turks.
The infantry advance was supported
by the cavalry. the soldiers cheering
Justify Us they began the attack. 1t
was the task of Neschat Pasha to Mt.
tack the Losphaki heights, the last
Greek stronghold commanding Tyrna-
vo. The Turkish batteries, each gun
dragged by so men, pushed forward
and bombarded the Greek position. A
deep ravinc lay between the infantry
forces of the two armies. 1t was
strewn with heavy rocks and loose
powders. After sharp fighting the
Greek batteries withdrew. but the
Greek infantry continued to defend
the position until compelled to retire.
Col. Manos. in command OF the Greek
army operating against the Turks in
Epirus, telegraphs that he has de.
stroyed Imarct fort and has advanced
without opposition to Fillipinda, which
place the Turks abandoned after burn
ing 1t. Col. Manos has hoisted the
Greek flag over Fillipiada.
AN AyPEAL TO WOMEN FOR HELP.
New York, April aa.-Thc following
appeal has been issued by the Union
of Greek Women under the presidency
~ her majesty. Queen Olga and Crown
Princess Sophia:
To the women Of the old and new world
Christian mothers, sisters and wives. workers
for civilization and progress guardians OF love
and justice erecting erecting .,.,.-. w,vcs c,v,,,zct
,,sa ron carncstiv anpeal for your help. Our
sons. our brothers and husbands fighting fol
the cross are being killed ana woanaSa "a aa'
sa,, S s,aer q, 'es IeS century the his;or,
ot eiyiiiza,ion and progress, Of which you are
the promoters
Christian women do not share the RE ses pCr,.
oiity OF your uip omS so,s nors Christian and
Uo y0D, samI,ohje sentiments. Unite and you,
Just protest will rc-ccho in the hearts of tn,
nations and the people. Prove BY your energ.