Santa Fe daily New Mexican., 1897-04-29
ORGANIZING A new CABINET
King George of Greece Has Asked for
the Resignation of Premier Del
yannis and Requested the OPP
position to Form a New
Cabinet.
MAKES A SPEECH TO The POPULACE
The Sublime Porte Issues An Official
Statement Contradiotihg Rumors of
Atrocities on the Part of the I'M
perial Troops at Fillia-
pada.

Constantinople, April 29.-The follow
ing official statement was issued today
"The sublime porte formally contradicts
rumors of atrocities by the imperial
troops at Filliapada, and also the report
of mutiny of the Albanians. The repeated
testimony of all pondents of foreign
newspapers at the headquarters, and the
admiration they express for the dicipline
humane feeling, bravery and moderation
of the Ottoman soldiers, prove these accu'
sations to be totally unfounded, and due to
the Imagination of people whose malvol-
ence equals their mendacity. Edhen
Pasha has taken all measures neces-
sary to repress every kind of abuse. The
alleged mutiny is absolutely contrary to
fact"
The Turkish squadron has not yet left
the Dardaneles. The captain Of an Aus
traian mail ship, which has just arrived
here, reports three Turkish warships and
one Turkish torpedo boat, to have run
aground in the Dardanelles. He adds, that
one warship was in serious position.
GREEK LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY.
Athens, April 29.-The legislative as
sembly, convoked in extraordinary SEES
sion, met for the second time last even
ing and again adjourned, only IS depu.
ties being present, and 104 being neces.
sary to proceed with business. The ad-
journment was followed by much excite
ment, and cries of disapproyal from the
galleries. After adjournment, Premier
NJ Delaynnis, had long conference with
the king, and the opposition deputies
had prolonged meeting, but the confer
ence broke up without deciding upon a
program.
M. Valletta in speech to the popu-
lace said: "In view of the desertion of
the government, the chamber and the
country look to the king to do his duty,
as safeguard to public order. Have
confidence in the opposition, which is
Watching over the highest interests Of the
country"
These words, uttered with great empha-
SIS and significance, we're greeted with
frantic applause, which was shortly after
ward renewed on the appearance of M.
tremendous ovation. Six thousand
people escorted him to his house. On
arriving there the crown insisted upon a
speech, and NJ. Ralli appeared upon the
balcony, from which he made brief ad-
dress, in which he said. "The govern
ment by its desertion has committed
suicide. It is our duty to maintain order,
and show that we are now fighting for
our homes" This sentiment caused the
crowds to burst into loud cheers, after
which the people dispersed to their
homes.
zARKos oRPTURED.
Constantinople.-It is announced that
the first division of the Turkish army at
Elassona, has entered Greek territory,
from the vicinity of Damaoia, and cap
tured Zarkos, an important Greek base
of operations, about IS miles west of
Larissa. Large quantities of ammuni-
tion fell into the hands of the Turks.
EVACUATED BY GREEKS.
vola.-This town is almost completely
evacuated by Greeks. Women and chill
dren have been taken away by sea. The
foreign oonsulates have hoisted their
flags, and British and French ironclads
are at anchor in the harbor.
RUMoRs OF PEACE.
Rome. The Secolo, of Milan, publishes
a dispatch from Athens, saying that peace
between Turkey and Greece has been con-
cluded.
EPTRENCHED IN EPIRUs.
London.-A dispatch from Athens says
that the Greeks have occupied the heights
fPontepigadia, north of Arta, half way
between that place and Janina, In Epirus,
and there entrenched themselves.
NEW CABINET.
Athens p. m.-The king summoned
M. Delyannis, premier, this morning, and
called upon him to tender his resigna-
tion. His majesty subseq uently entrust-
ed the opposition leaders with the task
of forming new cabinet.
SERIOUS ENCOUNTER.
Salonica.-Advioes from Salonica say
that during the stampede If the soldiery
and populace from that city, on the ap'
proach Of the Turks, there was serioue
encounter between Italian volunteers and
Greek soldiers, during which, many of the
latter were wounded, and several children
killed.
ORDER RERBTABLI8HED.
Athens.-Fighting between Turks and
Greeks at Valestino, q junction on ths
railroad connecting this port with Larisss
and Pharsalos, was only series of skir
mishes, which resulted favorably to th'
Greeks. Valestino is abOut ten milel
from Volo. The telegraph operator q
Pharsalos, has learned from the operator
at Larissa that order prevails there
Women and children are returning to th'
town.
HEAVY EMBEzzLEMENT.
New York, April 29.-A dispatch to ths
journal from Berlin says: A German Of
ficer in the Turkish service, Won Hoft
Pasha, has recently discovered, that Has
san Pasha, now and for many years pas
minister Of marine, has annually embez
zeled from 100000 to 10000, 900 marks
Hofe made report to the sultan, ex
planning the fearful disaster which woul'
be the oonseq uence, II the Turkish navy
whlch was in the worst state posssibl
and unable 10 operate, should they try .
fight the Greek warships. Hofe then ter
dered his resignation. Finally the sulta
ordered an investigation and is now fu
OF regret, at not listening TO his advic
before. "A
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