Greece and Turkey.
A hundred boxes of Government funds have been shipped from Yolo to Athena. The ohief Gteek military depot in Thessaly oontains 1200 rounds of shell. The Government is offering to purchase discarded French rifles. Two hundred thousand have been sold to the Greek National Society at 7a 6d a-piece. The Austrian authorities have delayed forwarding Greece a supply of cartridges recently purohased in Austria. A mob wrecked the furniture in the residence of the Duke of Sparta, burned the Duke's papers and seized all the arms they could find. The King of Greece is suffering from cardiacal spasms, and his physician has ordered him to proceed to the Island of Milo or the Island of Syra. British, French and Italian warships have arrived at Volo, and 200 French sailors are patrolling the streets. General Vassos has been recalled from Crete. Colonel Starkos succeeds him. The Times Athens correspondent
states that the Greek Government, after consultation with the Ministers who visited Phersala, has resolved to continue the war. Colonel Vassos, of Cretan fame, takes command of the troops in Epirua. The Porte has consented to British and French troops protecting the Greek residents in Turkey until the date fixed for their departure.
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Manawatu Herald, 8 May 1897, Page 2
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204Greece and Turkey. Manawatu Herald, 8 May 1897, Page 2
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