because they are well generaled. The failure of the Greeks was expected
with equal certainty, when it became evident that the Hellenic army had no
leaders.

Poor little Greece!

There is still some fighting going on.

The Turks are pressing on, and will continue to do so until the
negotiations for peace are actually begun. Every Greek town they can
capture, every mile they can advance into Greek territory before peace is
formally asked for, gives the Turk the right of demanding better 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.

* * * * *

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