Macedonian Disturbances at Salonica
Macedonian sympathizers at Salonica, Turkey, wrecked the Ottoman Bank there on April 30, and attacked the post-office and other buildings. A panic ensued in which many were killed and injured. The latest report puts the number of killed at 300. The French steamer Guadalquiver was wrecked by a Bulgarian bomb at Salonica on April 28, and a bomb was exploded at the railway station, damaging a train. Eighteen Bulgarians were killed and a number taken prisoners at Nevrokop by the Turks, who also annihilated a band of 100 insurgents at Djumabala. In a battle between Turks and insurgents at Logodasch, on May 3, the Turks were defeated with a loss of 200 men and 6 officers. It is reported that Turkey will send an ultimatum to Bulgaria because of the help given the insurgents by the Bulgarians. Three Austrian and six Italian warships have arrived at Salonica, and feeling there is running high. The Turks are said to be holding meetings and planning for a general massacre of the Christians. A state of siege has been proclaimed in Salonica. The insurgents are planning to create disturbances until the nations shall become involved in the difficulty, believing that a European war is preferable to the present conditions there under the rule of the sultan.