GREECE AND TURKEY.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 5861, 1 May 1897, Page 6

GREECE AND TURKEY.

PROBABLE MEDIATION OF THE POWERS. THE GREEK PREMIER DISMISSED. OVERTURES FOR PEA.CE. [Per Press Association.] ATHENS, April 29. A special summons of the Greek Chamber to deal with the situation arising out of the war, proved futile. Two meetings were held, but proved abortive owing to the absence of Government supporters. An angry feeling prevails amongst the people of Athens in consequence of tho Government's inaction. The King has asked M. Delyannis to resign the Premiership, and form a new Cabinet. In. view of the threatening state of affairs at Athens, the Hon E. H. Egerton, British Minister, is prepared to laud marines at Pineus, the port of Athens, if their services are required. The Greeks have evacuated Volo, the chief seaport town on the Gulf of Yolo. The women and children were removed by sea. The Turks have occupied Zarkos, on the Greek line of reireat to Phersala. They seized a large store of ammunition left by the Greeks when they fled from the town. April 30. M. Delyannis having refused to accede to the King's request to resign, has been dismissed, and M. Ralli, leader of the Opposition, has formed a coalition Ministry with the object of reorganising the army and concluding an honourable peace. Thousands of the Greek troops who invaded Epirus have returned to Arta. LONDON, April 30. The Standard correspondent wires that the Turks attacked Pheraala last night. '