THE BALKANS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXVII, Issue 10591, 8 March 1913, Page 5

THE BALKANS.

A GREEK VICTORY. United Press Aasosiation.— By Elected® Telegraph—Copyright. Athens, March 6. The Greeks poured in a terrific bombardment for two days, _ thirty thousand shells falling in the works. The Infantry then stormed the defences and the Turks _ were routed and fled in indescribable panic towards '. Janina. Many guns and prisoners were captured. ,_Essad Pasha surrendered to the Crown Prince. GREEK STRATEGY. Athens, March 7. The Crown Prince on Tuesday secretly moved up the troops, making the Turks expect an attack on the right wing. Then he ordered a concentrated bombardment,[silencing Bizani. £While the Greek artillery was diverting the Turks’ attention, large bodiestapproached the Manobasa heights on the left wing. The Turks were surprised, and fled. Fort Thonka was also surprised, and captured. At dawn on Wednesday the Greeks continued to advance and occupied the heights, capturing the guns. Essad Pasha at midnight sent a message to the Crown Prince that the garrison was unable to resist further. Talaat Bey and Eeouf Pasha arranged for 35,000 prisoners to lay down their arms. Detachments of Greek cavalry at dawn entered Janina.