THE ROUNDING-UP OF GREECE

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2991, 31 January 1917, Page 5

THE ROUNDING-UP OF GREECE

FINAL OFFICES ANTI-ROYALIBT CRY Paris, 'January '29. A telegram from Athens states that tho Minister of Foreign Affairs has intimated the dismissal of GoncraT Collaris, who was commander of tho Ist Greek Army Corps, during the events of December 1 and 2.—Router. DISBANDING THE GREEK RESERVISTS. (R«c. January 30, 11.25 p.m.) Paris, January 30. The Greek Foreign Minister announces that the judicial authorities have been ordered to dissolve tho Reservist Leagues. Tho members of these leagues havo already been disarmed.—Router. ALLIES' FLAGS SAiLUTED. (R«c. January 30, 11.25 p.m.) Athens, January 80. Tho saluting of Uie Allies' flags was carried out ,on Monday afternoon.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. IN THE GRIP OFlilE BLOCKADE (Rec. January 30, 6.15 p.m.)' London, January 30. Tho "Daily Chronicle's" Athens correspondent states that the censorship holds up all but colourless news. "It is evident that the blockade is being severely felt. Disturbances have ocourred at Patras, whore breadless demonstrators raided the cafes, smashed the King's portrait, and cried: "Long live the Entente and Venizelos! Down with the tyrants!" The so-called blockade-bread is only 30 per cent, of white flour, and is in general use, even in tho Royal household. Business is at a standstill. There has been no European mail sfince November. "It is definitely stated that the Kaiser advised King Constantino to accept the Allies' ultimatum, as Germany was unable to dispatch a foroo to aid Greece."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. HARD TIMES FOR THE BULGARS MANY DESERTIONS. Salonika, January 29. The severe winter in Macedonia is causing the Bulgars great hardships. Deserters, state that the conditions: aro intolerable. Heavy snowfalls are hindering the transport of supplies, and the soldiers are practically starving. Many, aro prepared ,to doscrfc.—A;is.N.Z. Cable Assn.