He added: "The concert of the Powers is firm and united in its
decisions. Therefore I request your Majesty to take my advice into
earnest consideration."

The Sultan's great friend, Emperor William of Germany, has also
intimated to him that it would be wise for him to obey the wishes of the
Powers, and not resist the demand for the withdrawal of the Turkish
troops from Thessaly.

The Russian sentiment is also strongly against Turkey. The official
newspaper of St. Petersburg utters a warning to the Sultan that if he
remains obstinate, the Powers will resort to decided measures to enforce
obedience to their commands.

France has sent him a very decided refusal to interfere in the matter.

All this time Turkey has been pushing her war preparations forward, and
is ready to take prompt action in case the peace negotiations should
fall through; indeed, the Turks have already recommenced hostilities.

Two thousand Turks besieged the town of Kalabaka in Thessaly, the Greeks
defending the place until they were overpowered.

A great number of the inhabitants fled to the mountains for safety, but
those who were not fortunate enough to escape were cruelly massacred by
the enemy.

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