It was feared that he might be unfriendly to M. Ralli, and do all he could to hamper the new government, but, instead, he sent word to the new Prime Minister that though they belong to different political parties, they are one in their desire to help their beloved country, and that he will therefore do everything in his power to assist.
The new Ministry came into office on Thursday, April 29th, and on Sunday, May 2d, two of the members were at Pharsala, reviewing the troops, and finding out just what the needs of the army were.
While these events were going on in Athens, many things were happening at the seat of war.
After the Turks had secured Larissa, they advanced upon the town of Volo, a seaport on the Gulf of Volo (see The Great Round World war map).
This city the Turks captured without much resistance, the soldiers giving up their arms.
The loss of Volo was another great blow to Greece, because it was the port to which all the troops, war material, and food for the Thessalian army were sent.
The military roads in Greece are very few, and as the waterways are so many and so good, most of the transporting is done by water. Now that they can no longer use the port of Volo, the Greeks will find it much more difficult to feed and care for their army.
While the Greeks were still bemoaning their losses, news was brought of their army's great victory at Velestino.
This town lies at the junction of a railroad which connects Larissa, Volo, and Pharsala. It is marked on your map.