THE GRECO – TURKISH WAR.

Hastings Standard, Issue 321, 13 May 1897, Page 3

THE GRECO - TURKISH WAR.

GREEK REFUGEES IN A DEPLORABLE CONDITION. THE DUKE OF SPARTA ENDEAVORS TO CHEEIi THE PEOPLE. AN ARMISTICE FEVERISHLY AWAITED. THE TURKS STILL MOBILISING. {Per Press Association. —< 'opyriyht.) Athens, May 11. The Queen and Crown Princess of Greece are asking the Czar to use his influence with the Sultan to obtain an armistice. May 12. Eighty thousand Greek refugees are herded together at Lanna, a town at the head of the Gulf of Volo, 20 miles south-east of Domoku, without shelter, exposed to the rain, and dependent on private charity for food. To add to other troubles the commissariat arrangements of the Greek army have collapsed and the only rations available for the soldiers consists of a scant supply of bread and cheese washed down with water. Sickness is very prevalent and great distress and discontent exists amongst the troops. With a view of allaying disaffection and restoring confidence the Duke of Sparta has issued a proclamation stating that the position of Domoku is so strong that the army is invincible, and must soon resume the offensive. The Greek Government and people are feverishly anxious for the proclamation of an armistice. The Turks are still mobilising largely. The Greek western fleet has bombarded Syra, an important seaport on the coast of Epirus. London, May 11. In the House of Commons the Hon. A. J. Balfour, First Lord of the Treasury, stated he was convinced that Greece would agree to a scheme of autonomy for Crete.