THE GREEK DIFFICULTY.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 743, 28 May 1886, Page 24

THE GREEK DIFFICULTY.

By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright, (reuter’s telegrams.) Athens, May 21. M. Stephanopulo, who belongs to the peace party, and whose candidature was under sanction of M. Tricoupis, has been elected President of the Greek Chamber of Deputies. The provisional Ministry formed by M. Papamichalopoulos has resigned, and M. Tricoupis is engaged in the formation of a Cabinet. Advices from the frontier state that serious fighting has recently taken place between the Greek and Turkish outposts. Athens, May 22. It has transpired that the outpost fighting on the Greek frontier was the result of a misunderstanding, and an amicable arrangement has been come to. Athens, May 23. Hostilities were renewed along the Northern frontier yesterday afternoon, culminating in skirmishing along the whole line. The firing was very destructive, and many soldiers were wounded in both the Turkish and Greek sides. The news of the engagement has caused great excitement in this city, and warlike demonstrations are being held. May 24. Advises from the frontier state that hostilities have ceased, and that the origin of the fighting is unknown. It is further stated that the respective commanders have arranged an interview for the purpose of an amicable settlement. Athens, May 25. A Royal decree has been promulgated disbanding 50,000 of the Greek troops. Athens, May 26. In consequence of the frequent collisions between the outposts on the Greek frontier, the respective commanders of the Turkish and Greek forces have mutually agreed to withdraw their troops some distance from the frontier. (SPECIAL TO UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.) London, May 24. The Greeks declare that while parleying was being carried, the Turks attacked them, and the fighting was very severe. An attempt to take the Mesina Pass was repulsed. The Porte and M. Tricoupis directed the cessation of hostilities, pending inquiries being made. M. Tricoupis complained to the Powers of the action of Turkey, and declared that the blockading of the Greek ports was hampering and iniquitous. The Turks assert that the Greeks were the aggressors.