Powers has brought about nothing better than a long delay, in which the
angry feelings between the two countries have had time to grow so strong
and deep that nothing but blood will satisfy them.

On April 16th Turkey formally declared war upon Greece.

The reason given by Turkey was that Greek troops had taken part in the
last raid made by the brigands, and that therefore Greece had already
commenced war.

In his letter stating his reasons for declaring war, 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.