June 1, 2011

The Macedonians Losing

THE MACEDONIANS LOSING.

Backbone of the Revolution Broken According to Advices Received in Sofia.

SOFIA, Oct. 2.—According to advices received here this afternoon the backbone of the revolution in Macedonia is broken.

The Turkish troops are said to be graining the upper hand everywhere, several insurgent chiefs have been killed or wounded, others are abandoning the struggle and fleeing to the frontier, the revolutionary bands are sustaining heavy losses and are seeking refuge in large numbers, and the Turks occupy every important point along the routes of retreat to the frontier.

Published: October 3, 1903 The New York Times

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