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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
FEELING OF SATISFACTION
In COnstantinOpIe over the Turkish
Army's Triumph


Constantinople April 25.-The triumph
of the Turkish army has caused the
| liveliest satisfaction here. The follow
ing telegram from Edhem Pasha is post
ed everywhere:
."Larissa was occupied today by the
cavalry of the imperial army. The Hell
lenic troops fled in disorder, abandoning
n large quantity of arms and ammuni-
| ton"
This has been put up as a bulletin in
| many places, while the people are also
reading Edhem Pasha's dispatch an
nouncing his possession of strategic
position i'm front of Tyrnavo, which is as
follows:
1.-The hill of Lesdkai, the most impor-
tant dominant point to the north of La
rissa. was taken by the Ottoman troops
on Friday. Hamid Pasha's division,
hav left Koskesi Karya), effected a
juncture with the other imperial troops
at Mllorin. The town of Tyrnayo,
| which is situated two hours from La
rissa, was occupied by the Elassona
army corps"
The Ottoman troops continue to ad-
vance toward the plain of Larissa.
Osman Pasha has been given secret in
structions.
A dispatch from Smyrna says that
the rediffs who were called out yester.
day are intended for the towns of
Vurta, Scalanova and Smyrna, in order
to prevent disturbances of the Greek
residents there.
A meeting of the council of ministers
Saturday considered the expulsion of
Hellenic subjects from Turkey. Marked
irritation is displayed in official circles at
the Intervention of foreign embassies on
this subject, as it is feared some trouble
might be caused by ships being sent to
protect foreigners at SalOnica.
The consuls mt Janini telegraphed to
the foreign ambassadors here last Fri
day that the Albanian battaliOns had
mutinied and were refusing to march, as
well as threatening to attack the town.
The Mussulman population, according to
these advices, has quilted .Janina EN-
massc. some fleeing into the country and
others taking refuge in the fortress. The
consuls described their own position and
that of the Christian element at Janini
as critical, the vail having refused to
distribute arms and ammunitions to en-
able the inha bitants to defend .Ianini
against the Albanians. The ENJOYS i'm
medately called the attention of Tewfk
Pasha to the matter and demanded the
adoption of effective measures to pro-
tcct the inhabitants. These representa-
tiOns have been renewed again today to
the porte.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Sultan's Sudden Generosity.

Constantinople, April 25.-It is said
here tonight that the sultan has prom
Used the Bulgarian diplomatic agent to
grant three berats warrants for the ap-
pointment of Bulgarian bishops in Mace
donia) as soon as the war with Greece
is over.
The Servian minister has also secured
imperial trades replacing the Greek
metropolitan Ambrosius at Uskub by a
Scrvian. and granting the privilege of
opening numerous Servian schools N
vilayets of Monastir and Swonica.
The sultan has conferred high decor
atoms upon Edhem Pasha and upon the
commanders of the six divisions of the
army engaged in Grecian territory.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Turkish Successes,

Milouna, April 24.-(Evening.)- News
has reached here that this morning (Sat-
urday) the Greeks evacuated Kritiri.
The Turks captured three Greek villages
last evening friday after a spirited at
tack under cover of artillery. For a
greater part of Friday a severe artillery
duel was maintained. the Turkish fire
being well directed and the reply of the
Greeks energetic to begin with but
finally becoming feeble.
The plain of Thessaly presents a lurid
spectacle. Through heavy cloud of
smoke the flames of many burning
houses are visible. These have been
fired in order to render certain military
positions more secure. The Turks are
comfortably installed in the Greek
tents on the plain. One can now hear
a sustained firing from the direction of
SkOmDu.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29

pointed out that the Turkish cavalry did
much to turn the situation in favor of
Edhcm Pasha.
The Greek fleet is also a subject of
many curious reports, one of which as
scrts that the eastern squadron has bonn
barded Dodeach. 1t il known that the
Turks yesterday ordered that all the
lanterns in the lighthouse on the Gulf of
Salonica should remain unlighted. Five
ironclads and four torpedo boats are
operating along the coast between Plata
mona and Katerina. The British and
French subjects residing at Vol0 have
addressed letters to their respective en-
voys here, begging for the dispatch of
warships to Nolo to protect them. The
ENJOYS have wired to their governments
and TO the admirals at Canea. but at
Athens it is considered unnecessary to
comply with the request as an attack
upon Nolo is no part of the Turkish pro-
gram.
Dispatches from Arta somewhat
modify yesterdays reports and tone
down the glowing prospects although the
Athcnans are still hoping that the cap
ture of Janini may come AS an offset to
the retreat from Thessaly. There is no
confirmation of the report that a white
flag has been seen flying over the
Prcycsa citadel. and Pentepigdia has not
yet been captured.
1900 engaged 300 Turks at $3.50 p. m.
Saturday on the plain in front of Pentc-
pigdia. The battle lasted until 1880 in
the evening. The result is not yet
known, though it is understood that the
Greeks lost fifteen killed and wounded.
The Greeks had no artillery.
Col. Man0s has returned to Arta with
the Third division. The Second brig
adc under Col. Bozarcs, is twenty kilo-
meters from Arta. The forward move
mcnt is reported interrupted.
The situation is curious and perplexing.
Each day there have been actions
carried out with every circumstance of
war by one organized army against the
other, yet, so far as is known here, there
has been no declaration of war. The
old military adage that war often de-
clares itself evidently applies in this in
stance. The Turks have invariably
been the aggress0rs, and when the
Greeks 1T various points have CALAMITY
repealed the army and followed up their
successes, orders have been invariably
received compelling them to stop short
of complete occupation of the conquered
positions. These orders, in many cases,
have involved the abandonment of the
fruits of much fighting, with heavy
losses, and the spectacle is repeatedly
witnessed of victorious force retiring
TO its old positions. This state of things
creates the utmost establishment and
gives rise to very free adverse comment.
The Greek troops can only suppose that
political. instead of military. rea sOns gov
ern the situation. For three days were
the Greeks drawn up in battle array in
front of Tyrnavo and opposite the
mouth of Milouna pass. with intervals of
brief artillery duels, some times with
the sputtering of fire of sharpshooters,
with Il constant march and counter
marching all over the field. itself most
wearisome exercise, and this kind of
thing may speedily become demoralizing,
as it assuredly is most confusing.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
The British foreign Office believes tina

The British foreign office believes that
Greece will give this pledge, as the dis
aster which has overtaken her has
demonstrated that Turkey still possesses
a formidable fighting machine, fact
which must have SOLDERING effect upon
the popular demand for war at Athens,
and which will permit the Greek nation
to climb down without disgrace after a
superb yindication of the personal cour-
age of the Greek troops and gratifying
demonstration of Hellenic patriotism.
If the Greeks listen to reason and ar
guments pressed at Athens, it is not inn
probable that decision will be reached
by Thursday, before which it is not sup
posed here that Edhem Pasha or Osman
Pasha will have time to do more than
appear at Pharsalos.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Lively SkirmisliinE.

London, April pa dispatch to the
Daily Telegram from Elassona, dated
Saturday, says:
The Turks captured the villages of up
per and lower Delhier with loss of
twenty killed and 100 wounded. Three
batteries were pushed forward under the
fire of the Greek sharpshooters and kept
up well-directed fire upon the Greek
position, which was covered by long
slope, thickly dotted with houses and
walls. But the Turkish skirmishers turn
ed the Greek left, and by advancing
through the woodland also menaced the
Greek right. A wild dash across open
fields followed. The Turks were exposed
to fire which would have been exereme-
ly dangerous had not the Greeks, fear
ing that they would be outflanked. offer
ed but little resistance as the Turks took
speedily to their heels and fell back upon
the main body. which in turn did not
long for the Greek onslaught. The
Turks encountered but little opposition
in scaling the heights to Kritir under
the cover of a heavy fog.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Turkish Troops Advancing.

Athens. April ga report reached
here this evening that a Turkish force
of 1900, having pushed its way through
the passes at Viodendrosa and Analysis,
Nezeros and Rapsan has descended ON
Derili. The Greeks have retreated to
MakrichOri. 1t would appear. however,
that the position ut Reveni and Bougha-
ri is unaltered. The Greeks, as a result
of the orders of Crown Prince Constan-
tine. stopped just short of seizing Da-
mast
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
The Dead Congressman Buried at
Aurora, Ind, Where He Was Born.

Aurora. Ind. April 25.-The funeral of
Hon. William S. Holman. who has rep
resented the Fourth district in congress
many years, was very largely attended
here today. Judge Holman was born
here seventy-four years ago and always
lived here. Everybody knew him. The
special car bringing the remains. the
family and the congressional committee
over the Baltimore and Southern Rail
way arrived at 8 a. NJ. An Aurora COM
mittee met the train at Cincinnati. At
the depot the citizens turned out en-
masse and followed the hearse to the
First Baptist church, where the remains
lie in state. Residences and business
blocks were draped in mourning. While
the remains lay in state the congress
siOnal escort were entertained at the
hotel. At 1870 the remains were taken
to the Holman residence, where the fu-
neral services were held. The citizens,
committee of the council and bar associ,
atoms and other organizations were in
the procession to the cemetery in bodies.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
OMciaI Statement From Athens.

Athens. April 25.-6 p. m.-The Greek
government this morning wires its rep
resentatives as follows:
Friday, after & p. M, in yielding to
the enemy's greatly superior forces at
Matt. our troops were obliged to fall back
on Pharsalos. abandoning Larissa, which
is no longer tenable, owing TO its position
in the center of a plain. Our army is
advancing towards Pentepigdia."
Some details have been received as to
the fighting just before the retreat from
Matt. The foreign volunteers who par
ticipated carried small French and
Italian flags. Haiku Pasha's division
captured Forts Deiserba and Dalierzir.
but it was Nechad Pasha who captured
Lizzakaki. The general engagement
which settled the fate of Matt began at
dawn on Thursday with brisk firing on
both sides.
The Greeks have captured Perseami, a
village near Diskala.
THE HOLMAN FUNERAL.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Restored to Health and yiror.

Philadelphia. Pa. April 25.-The
United States cruiser Brooklyn. as
sound as before she struck on Schooner
ledge. will lift her anchor from the Del.
aware river tomorrow morning and mass
down to the sea. She will undergo her
final trial trip under the supervision of
the naval board of inspection. after
which she will be assigned to her station
The Brooklyn is expected to take part in
the exercises attendant upon the diamond
jubilee of Queen Victoria in June. If is
understood she will be assigned to the
European squadron. probably as flagship
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Withdrew in Perfect Order

London. April 25.-The correspondent
of the Daily News at Vienna says that
in his first telegram to King George yes
terday Crown Prince Constantine said:
1--WE Withdraw in perfect order. Tele-
graph Instructions
King George replied:
IF possible defend Larissa. DO your
duty. If not possible to defend, then
obey necessity"
The crown prince divided the army
into three divisions and rode at the head
of one.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Adverse Comment.

Constantinople, April 25.-The BON
hardments of defenseless points like
Santi Quaranta has excited much ad
verse comment here. Similar criticism
has been made concerning the lombard
ment of Prevesa, which was destroyed
although the fire on the Greek fleet was
from the forts.
An extra session of the cabinet is being
held at the Yildiz Kiosk.
The French military attache has gon,
to the front for the purpose of reporting
the war 10 his government.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
SWORDS FOR TWO.

Paris, April 25.-The outcome of an
article by NJ. Clemenceau in the Echo de
Paris was duel with swords this morn
ing between Nj. Clemenceau and Prince
Caraman de Chimay. Both were
wounded simultaneously, Clemenceau re-
ceiving cash in the right arm and the
prince slight scratch on the shoulder.
NJ. Clemenceau's article in the Echo
de Paris characterized the interference
with the right of the Princess de Chimay
to appear at the Folies Bergiere as
shameful. The writer said her fortune
was entirely spent before she was
divorced, and that the EGO per night for
which she had been engaged, would help
her to keep not merely from descending
lower, but would also provide clothes,
food and other comforts of life.
What business" said the writer, chad
the project of Paris or any other higher
upon the stage of the Folies Bergiere?
What was the honor of the Chimay
family to them?"
The Prince Chimay sent a challenge RI
NJ. Clemenceau by Sobring, the well
known fencing master. and NJ. De Berd.
VI. Clemenceau's seconds were George
Perrin and M. Ranc.
Ihe Prince de Chimay refused to al
low the matter to be referred to an ar
bitrator and insisted upon an apology or
a duel. e' VI
NJ. Ciemenceau declined to apologize
Inc Prince. de Chimay chose swords
ana the light was very lively, the Prince
.de Chimay ripping severe wound in
me shoulder of his antagonist between
the great pectoral muscle and the DEL.
t0id: Ihe flesh was torn off on the poini
OF the sword, but no serious consey
qVShceS are expected by the surgeons.
Inc Princess de Chimay is pictorially
represented all over Paris in poses plas-
a tLques N every variety of dress and un-
tress' Crowds gather around the pic
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Greeks Fought Like Heroes.

London. April pa dispatch to the
Times from Pentepegidia, dated Satur-
day, describing the battle, says:
The Greeks, though weary and with
out food or water, fought like heroes. The
achievements they expected to arrive
and their ammunition failing, they were
compelled to retire. l met scores of
them with the cartridge belt empty and
completely tagged out This morning the
Greek reinforcements arrived. whereupon
the Turks again abandoned their posi-
ton. All the Greek wounded who fell
into their hands were killed and mutt
lated by the Turks.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Turkish Version of 1t.

Washington. April 25.-rhe Turkish
legation here has received the following
dispatch from the minister of foreign af-
fairs at Constantinople. contirmatory of
the press dispatch of the fall of I.arissa.
The dispatch says:
"Larissa has been occupied today by
the cavalry of the Ottoman army. The
Hellenic troops fled is disorder. abandon
ing great quantity of arms and ammu-
niton,"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Closed by Tarig c,,

foo Montreal April 25.-The largest manu-
lacturer of plug tobacco in Canada has
CT otos .h ms factory in this city because
vi tne uncertainty of the clause in the
lev new 'arlft bill relating to the increase of
ouey on tobacco. The Dominion Wire
n nlanpp ny whose factory at Lachine EN-
proHs SUI men. has closed their works
t Hmin 80 10 me placing of barbed wire on
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Greeks Capture Pentepigidia.

Paris. April pa telegram from
Arta. dated 4 o'clock. says that at 0
o'clock this morning fighting was re-
sumed at Pentepigdia and ragged iercely
for several hours. The Greeks were
compelled to withdraw, but. on being re-
inforced. re-attacked the fort and finally
captured it, the Turks retiring without
Offering much resistance. The Greeks
suffered severely.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Recaptured by Turks.

Constantinople, April 25.-(Evening.)-
Ahmed Hifsi, commander of the Turkish
forces in Epirus. telegraphs that the
Turks yesterday recaDtured Penepigadia
fortress. The Greeks had 300 killed and
219 wounded. The Turks had 81 killed
and three wounded, and they captured
sixty-two Greeks. A large quantity of
stores, ammunition and rifles were aban-
doned by the Greeks.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Deadly Traction Roads,

Pittsburg, Pa, April 25.-The traction
roads are responsible for three deaths
in this city today. The victims are John
Il. McKelvay, aged ~, manager of the
Armstrong Il McKelvay Lard and Oil
company, a prominent man in business
2-vear-old babe. All were run down and
killed in different parts of the city.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
VIII Continue the Struggle.

Athens. April 25.-The Greek govern
ment has decided TO persevcre in the
struggle and to resist the further advance
of the enemy with greater energy than
has hitherto been displayed. 1t is
officially declared the new line of defense
is far stronger than the frontier. where
the Turks gained their advantage in con-
sequence of the superiority of their posi-
tons,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
"A RemHrkahIa Ga.

editorially: LINES VIII say
&C ne presentation of the consideration
Oh Canadian tariff is beyond doubt :. the
snm remarkable. step yet made toward
niiaiiciaI legislation in the British em-
pre- pre-, we much regret to see the atti-
'uue Mr.. Foster has taken toward if
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Greeks Capture Plaka.

Athens, April pa dispatch from
Arta reports that the Greeks have cap
tured Plaka. Another dispatch says
Plaka and Pentepifadia have been occu-
pied by the Greeks after being abandon
ed by the Turks. who have also aban-
doned Kaletzia. Col. Manos, in force,
has advanced beyond Pentepigadia en-
that a rising has occurred in the interior
of EDirus
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
HOWland Suddenly Disonna,r.a

81 New Bedford, Mass, April 25.-Ipter-
est To-Day IN affairs surrounding the min
SITUATION has been directed towards tha
mysterious disappearance of William n
Rowland, the treasurer of the New Rod.
io Manufacturing company, the How.
, nor mills and the Rotch Spinning COM
PPa aa more, more than to anything else No.
r.h !, knows where Mr.. Rowland il.
n mietne r dead dead or alive, though opinion
tba citv 10 suede. None of the banks of
trouble. ny the mill
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Osman Pashn mt SaIOnica.

Salonica, April 24.-Osman Pasha ar
rived here last evening and was received
with great enthusiasm He went for
ward at once to the scene of conflict.
Greek subjects here. on agreeing to
place themselves under Turkish authori-
ty upon certain conditions, will be allow
ed to remain.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
The Murderer ESCAPED.

San Angelo. Tex, April 25.-(Speciall
Particulars of the killing of Joe Wink.
Ter at Sonora on the Oath have been pa.
ccived here. A man entered the restan.
rant of Winkler in state of intoxication
and called for meal. Being impatient
at the length of time required to prena 70 r.,
the meal, he picked a quarrel with tbe
proprietor and drawing his gun shot him
down. He made good his escanr MIN
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Think the Powers VIII step In.

London. April GA dispatch to the
Observer from Rome says the cabinet is
of the opinion that after the first pitched
battle between the Turks and Greeks in
which large forces are engaged the
powers will intervene and secure an
urmisticc
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Young Harris Killed.

London. April 25.-The Morning Posts
correspondent at Aria says the Greek
fleet is bombarding Nicopolis. two hours
sail from Prevesa. He adds: 81 deeply
English volunteer and son of Admiral
Harris, was killed at Pentepigida.''
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
DisciDliDe Maintained.

London. April 25.-The Daily Tele-
graphs Elassona correspondent says that
Edhem Pasha's orders with respect to
the inviolablity of private property are
strictly respected by his troops. The
Greek villages are not sacked. and only
few spirit stores have been burned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
King George to the Front.

London, April 25.-The Daily Chroni.
cle's Athens correspondent will say to,
morrow:
King George means to go to the front
and to make decided stand Mt Pharsa.
los. which was the line of defense ad
vlsed by Gen. Nosseur and some mem.
beers of his staff from the very beginning
The Greeks have destroyed the railway
from Larissa TO Nolo. 1t is reported
that the Greeks have arrived in tn,
vicinity of Janina.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Says 1t Was Miserable Rout

London. April 25.-The Posts Athens
correspondent will say tomorrow:
\ terrible panic took place Friday
night during the retreat which became
u miserable rout, the Turkish cavalry
using rifles, bayonets and revolyers in.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Fifty Years Tor uuruer

Luling; Tex" April 2J.-(Specioll-
The trial of Frank Houston. for the MIR.
der of ). l.; Milburn of Corsicana. on the
street at Luling. on the morning Of
March u, was commenced Friday morn
lng and the case was given to the iury
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
The correspondents

discriminatory. The correspondents OF
the London Times and of the Reuter-
Telegram company were nearly Klleu.
Mrs. Williams, who represents the DAILY
Chronicle. remained at Tyrnavo. Other
correspondents lost their sketches ana
their baggage The correspondent adus'
'The gravity of the situation is not ap-
nreciated here"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
Died From His wounds.

Denison, Tex, April 25.-(Special)-
Frank McNecley, foreman Of the pile
driver gang of the Katy. who was stab
bed Friday morning. died this morning
from the effects of his wounds.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
cantured Large stores.

London, April 25.-The Standards cor
respondent at Milouna says that the
Turks captured large stores of provisions
and ammunition at TyrnavO.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29
VIII Concentrate n Reserve.

Salonica. April 25.-It has been de-
cided to concentrate here Turkish re-
serve division of sixteen battalions.
Eleven have already arrived.
During the Greek commandment of
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29

yesterday. The verdict of the jury was
guilty. as charged, and they assessed his
punishment at fifty years in the peniten-
tiarY.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-29

Leftokaria, shop belonging to British
subject was destroyed. The consuls
have met to consider what steps should
be taken.