M. Delyannis, the former Premier, was not willing to resign his position when the King asked him to do so, but when he found that the people were in such a state of excitement that a change was necessary, he gave up his charge. He has behaved very nobly since then. 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. [Illustration: KING GEORGE OF GREECE.] 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. Here the Greeks made a stand, and, after a fight which lasted for two days, were victorious. This success has put fresh heart into the nation; especially as the fall of Larissa and the news that the army in Epirus had fallen back on Arta, and given up the hope of taking Janina when it was almost in its grasp, had sadly disheartened the Greeks. M. Ralli has decided not to listen to any suggestions about making terms with Turkey and bringing the war to a close. Instead, he has called on all Greeks capable of bearing arms to join the army and fight for their country. This policy does not quite please the Powers. Turkey is becoming a little too strong for them. They fear that if she once takes her place as a powerful and warlike nation, she will no longer allow Europe to tell her what to do. For several days after the first disaster to the Greek army, the Powers expected that Greece would apply to them for help, so they declared that they would certainly give her no assistance unless she withdrew her army from Crete. Greece, however, did not ask for help.