d by the
King's party.

Seven years ago he called attention to the condition of the army, which he
said needed many changes if it were to be useful in time of war.

His words passed unheeded at that time. Now that he is in power, it is to
be hoped that his work of reorganizing will not come too late to do any
good.

M. Delyannis, the former Premier, was not willing to resign his position
when the King asked him to do so, but when he found that the people were
in such a state of excitement that a change was necessary, he gave up his
charge.

He has behaved very nobly since then.

It was feared that he might be unfriendly to M. Ralli, and do all he could
to hamper the new government, but, instead, he sent word to the new Prime
Minister that though they belong to different political parties, they are
one in their desire to help their beloved country, and that he will
therefore do everything in his power to assist.

[Illustration: KING GEORGE OF GREECE.]

The new Ministry came into office on Thursday, April 29th, and on Sunday,
May 2d, two of the members were at Pharsala, reviewing the troops, and
finding out just what the needs of the army were.

While these events were going on in Athens, many things were happening at
the seat of war.

After the Turks had secured Larissa, they advanced upon the town of Volo,
a seaport on the Gulf of Volo (see THE GREAT ROUND WORLD war map).

This city the Turks captured without much resistance, the soldiers giving
up their arms.

The loss of Volo was another great blow to Greece, because it was the port
to which all the troops, war material, and food for the Thessalian army
were sent.

The military roads in Greece are very few, and as the waterways are so
many and so good, most of the transporting is done by water. Now that they
can no longer use the port of Volo, the Greeks will find it much more
difficult to feed and care for their army.

While the Greeks were still bemoaning their losses, news was brought of
their army's great victory at Velestino.

This town lies at the junction of a railroad which connects Larissa, Volo,
and Pharsala. It is marked on your map.

Here the Greeks made a stand, and, after a fight which lasted for two
days, were victorious.

This success has put fresh heart into the nation; especially as the fall
of Larissa and the news that the army in Epirus had fallen back on Arta,
and given up the hope of taking Janina when it was almost in its gr