The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-04-20

avoid falling into the hands of the Turks. The Greeks report that the Turks lost 1000 killed and wounded at Reveni, but this estimate is probably excessive. The Greek engineers con- structed bridge at Pachyskalos to en- able their troops to cross the river. It is stated that the Turkish forces at tacking Reveni numbered more than 10000 men.
 Larissa, April 19, 3 p. m.-The Greeks have defeated the Turks at Reveni, and two Greek brigades have entered Turk ish territory in different directions and penetrated Damasi, northeast of Ear kos. Another division is trying to flank the Turks, who are retreating in disor- der.
 Heavy fighting is in progress at Gritzovali. It has been going on since noon. The Greeks are trying to recap ture the place.
 The crown prince Conetantin has gone to Tyrnavo.
 Athens, April 20, 1 a. m.-The Greeks have occupied several strategic posi- tions around Damasi including Viglia Three thousand armed peasants have joined. the troops. It is alleged that 22,000 Turks attacked Reveni.
 While the incidents of the day along the eastern portion of the frontier have not been of notable importance, the sit uation at the Gulf of Arta and in the vicinity of the Albanian frontier has become more favorable for the Greeks. The bombardment of Prevesa was re- sumed at daybreak, with but feeble re- plies from the Turkish batteries at Hamidieh and Pantocratoros.
 The position of the Turks Is untena- bles and it is believed that the town will fall into the hands of the large Greek force in the vicinity, which is waiting for the demolition of the re- maining batteries. The Greek battle ship Spetzai has taken the lead in the bombardment By an order received at Prevesa from Constantinople at noon to-day the Gulf of Arta was officially closed to all but Turkish ships. It is feared that a massacre has taken place at Prevesa during the bombardment. Everybody is waiting for the list of killed and wounded. Patriotic bankers and others have offered the government over a million pounds.
 Headquarters of the Turkish Army in Macedonia, Elassonia, April IS, g p. m. (delayed in transmission)-Afte most fatiguing day with the headquarters staff in the Milouna pass, the corre+' spondent of the Associated Press has returned here.
 The battle, resulting in giving the Turks possession of Milouna pass, was waged with the most admirable cour- age and determination on both sides. The whole pass rang with the roar of artillery and rattle Of musketry. It was, however, around the two Greek block-houses that the most furious con- f1ict occurred. They were defended with the utmost valor and tenacity.
 The correspondent was greatly struck with the coolness and discipline of the Turks. In the midst of the hottest fighting, for instance, four Turkish sol- diers, advancing in skirmishing orders under a deadly fire, became detached from their main body. Nevertheless, they continued to advance with perfect self-possession amid a. hail of bullets. One of the men was hit and fell then the second man was shot, and the third received wound. But the fourth man calmly continued firing without regard for his personal safety until the Greeks retired.
 The most important Greek block house, named Kritchova, was strongly fortified and defended by earthworks.
 The Turks mostly attacked in skir- mishing order, firing Independently. They seldom fired volleys.
 The scene, while the engagement was at it's height, was exceedingly pictur- esque. Edhem Pasha, surrounded by a brilliant staff, was the center of strik- ing group, with the constantly going and coming of orderlies carrying re- ports, instructions, etc
 The ambulance corps was busy in every direction, bringing in the wound ed, whose faces were black with powder and covered with blood.
 Edhem Pasha gravely followed every phase of the fighting through a field glass, giving orders and receiving re- ports with imperturbable deliberate ness. It was noticed that many of the reports were scribbled on scraps of pa- per stained with blood.
 The officers and men alike were black with the dust of battle, and had not slept, shaved or washed for two days and nights.
 Riga Pasha, commanding the Turk ish artillery, is man of magnificent presence. He exhibited most masterly skill in placing his batteries and in di- recting their fire.
 It is believed to-morrows fighting must be decisive.
 Several additional batteries of artiI- lery and battalions of infantry have arrived to take part in the great com bat of tomorrow (Monday).
 The hillslopes on the northern side of the pass are streWn with dead, mostly Mevzones, splendid men. The faces of many of the dead are as calm as though asleep.
 Athens, April 19-In the second en- gagement at Gritzovali the Greek brig ade commanded by General Mastropas was able to reform after giving way