terms
when the final arrangements are made.

In Thessaly the Sultan's army has occupied Volo and Pharsala, and there is
no doubt that it will soon gain possession of Domokho.

In Epirus the Turks routed the Greeks when they attempted to advance after
the retreat to Arta.

The army is said to be completely discouraged by the frequent defeats, and
sorrow and discontent reign throughout Greece.

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The Greeks are a very excitable people, and it was only natural to suppose
that when the fortunes of war turned against them, they would seek to
throw the blame for their defeat on their rulers.

Every trouble that has befallen Greece has been laid at the door of King
George and his sons.

There have been wild rumors of making the King give up his throne, and it
was reported that a Russian vessel was moored off the Piraeus to rescue the
Royal Family in case of need.

These stories have not been verified, and probably have little truth in
them. When Greece calms down a little she will learn that her King has
been doing the best he could for his country and his people, and their old
kindly feelings for him will return.

The Royal Family have kept themselves quietly in their palace during the
worries, the Queen and Princesses working unceasingly for the relief of
the sick and wounded.

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Important news has reached us from Cuba.

Gomez is in Havana Province, and it is said that the Spaniards were
defeated in a battle at Guines, thirty miles from Havana.

The city of Havana is once more in a state of excitement. As usual, the
authorities deny that there are any insurgents in Havana Province, and as
usual the people do not believe a word of their proclamations, and are
terrified lest the city be bombarded by Gomez.

The first news of the nearness of the insurgents was brought by a few
Spaniards who formed part of a garrison at Bermeja, a small town on the
borders of Havana Province.

These men straggled into the city with the information that the Cubans had
seized the town and their little fort. They had all been captured, and had
been brought before the general in command, who proved to be Gomez
himself. All but ten of the prisoners were Cubans who had enlisted in the
Spanish service.

General Gomez freed the Spaniards, but ordered the Cubans to be hanged on
the spot, as traitors to their country.

The Spaniards reported that Gomez h