GREECE AND TURKEY.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 5859, 29 April 1897, Page 3

GREECE AND TURKEY.

» I. — APPEAL BY THB,KING OP GREECE. POPULACE OF ATHENS FURIOUS. A REVOLUTION FEARED. A SHAMEFUL PANIC. [Per Pres3 Association. I ATHENS, April 27. The Greek advance in Epirus has been suspended temporarily. Colonel Metaxus, Minister of "War, has resigned office. In order to save the dynasty, the King urges the inhabitants of Greece to join the army. The Greek fleet has been sighted about twenty miles from Salonica. The mutiny of the Albanian troops at Janina bas fizzled out. It is reported that the town of Frikhala, the second largest in Thessaly, has been evacuated. Affairs at Larissa are quiet, and many shops are reopening. The Turks are busily engaged fortifying the place. When the Greeks were about to evacuate the town they emptied the gaols of their prisoners. Members of the Chamber of Deputies are proceeding to Phersala to take an active part , in the defence of their country. April 28. The Chamber has been specially summoned to deal with matters arising out of the war. The Greek forces at Manos, in Epirus, have been reinforced from Arta preparatory to advancing. The Albanian garrison evacuated Pentepigadia after its capture' by the Turks, and marched to Janina and demanded a new commander. The Governor conceded the demand, whereupon they marched back and expelled the Turks from the fort. Ten thousand Greek troops are reported to be massing. The populace of Athens is furious at the King's meddling in the campaign, and his appointment of courtiers to the principal naval and military commands. The extremists demand the recall of the .Royal Princes. Several gunshops at Athens have been pillaged, and grave fears of a revolution are entertained. The King has appealed to Ralli, the leader of the Opposition, to help the Government to maintain' order. It is probable that a coalition of the Ministry of Defence will be formed. The nation clamours for a supreme : effort being put forth to regain Thessaly. Osman Pasha has been ordered to remain at Salonica. The Turkish Generals consider that the positions held by the Greeks were exceedingly strong, and express amazement that they should have been abandoned. Everything indicates that a shameful panic occurred. The horses were detached from the cartridge waggons and utilised as means of flight. The safety of Eoyal property was the first care while at Larissa, and women and children vainly appealed for permission the train's.' " However, the Turkish occupation of Larissa inspired confidence in the residents, as pillaging was punished by death, and Turkish sentinels patrolled the streets protecting the banks and residences of the wealthy. LONDON, April 27. Such newspapers as have displayed a friendly tone towards Greece are now advocating mediation by the Powers. April 28. Sir W. V. Harcourt, speaking at Abergavenny, . Monmouthshire, said that Lord Salisbury's policy would leave bitter memories of Bhame and remorse in English hearts. PERTH, April 28. A meeting of Greeks subscribed ,£3OO towards the war fund, and cabled that every man was willing to leave immediately if their services were required. They pledged the toast, " May Turkey Melt in Greece."