GREECE AND THE ALLIES

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2960, 26 December 1916, Page 5

GREECE AND THE ALLIES

VENIZELIST GOVERNMENT London, December 22. In the House of CommouSj Lord Robert Cecil said that the Allies recognised theVenizelisfc Government where it was established, and agreed to receive its agents. The withdrawal of the Rbyalists from Thessaly did not imply that the Venizelist troops and the authority of the Vonizelisfc Government would be allowed 7 to extend to the evacuated places. The withdrawal from Thessaly was necessary to protect' the rear and flank of the Allied troops;.—Aus.-N.Z. Gable Assn. CONGMATIONS CONSTANTINE AND HIS TROOPS (Rec. December 24. 5.5 p.m.) Athens, December 23. The War Minister has conveyed the King's congratulations to the troops for their exemplary behaviour and courage on December 1, when, it is claimed, they saved the country from the enemies hoping to overthrow the dynasty. —Renter. i. KING Will LEAVE ATHENS TO AVOID BOMBARDMENT. ' (Rec. December 25, 5.5 p.m.) London, December 24. The "Daily Chronicle's" • Syra correspondent states that King Constanbrother Nicholas. states that if negotiations fail, King Constantine, to avoid bombardment, will evacuate Athens and retire north, with the army. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.' , GREEKS IN AUSTRALIA' THEIR CRITICAL POSITION (Rec. December 24, 5.5 p.m.) \ v Perth, December 24. One thousand Greek residents and sympathising Venizelists have appealed to the Governor-General for protection, owing to their critical position caused by the events in Greece.—Press Association.