, the Sultan said he
hoped the Powers would agree with him that Greece was really to blame for
his action.

Greece has been hoping that she could force Turkey to declare war, that
she might escape from the penalties threatened by the Powers if she was
the first to begin the fight. She is now free from any further fear that
they will blockade her ports, and can fight the enemy without
interference.

The various Consuls and Ministers have been recalled to Turkey from
Greece, and the Sultan has issued an order that all Greeks must leave
Turkish territory within fifteen days.

The fighting has been very furious on both sides.

The war broke out in two different places. On the west coast of Turkey is
the Gulf of Arta. Here the Greek war-ships have bombarded the town of
Preveza, and reduced it to ashes.

Farther inland a Greek force has crossed the border into Epirus, and
driven the Turks before it. The Greeks are endeavoring to march on to
Janina, the capital of Epirus. Epirus is one of the Greek provinces which
King George desires to win back for his country.

On the frontier of Macedonia the Greeks have not been so successful, for
the Turks have won from them a very important mountain pass, the Pass of
Milouna, which opens the plains of Larissa to them.

This has been a very severe blow to the Greeks, and unless they can force
the Turks back again they are in danger of losing the town of Larissa,
where most of the supplies for the army have been sent; its loss would be
a terrible one!

There is another pass to the plains of Larissa, called Reveni. This the
Greeks are holding bravely; the Turks were defeated with great loss in
their attack.

The Crown Prince has sent a telegram to Athens, saying that the victory
lies with Greece so far, and that he intends to try and take back Milouna
from the Turks.

It is said that Germany persuaded Turkey to declare war, and that the
Kaiser is in full sympathy with the Sultan.

England has declared herself neutral, which means she will not side with
either party; but it would appear that strong efforts are being made in
the British Parliament to force England to aid Greece.

It is feared that if Greece should whip the Turks, the great European war
can no longer be avoided. The reason for saying this is that, if Turkey is
defeated, the Ottoman Empire will fall to pieces, and all the Powers may
join in one free fight for a share of the plunder.