THE GREEK THRONE
CONSTANTINE'S MESSAGE TO
THE PEOPLE
WILL OBSERVE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS (By Teloeraph-Preii Aeiooi&tion-OoDyrlflil London, December 20. . Cnusiantine, in a message to the Greek people, recalls the agonising oiuouous of his exile. The •unanimous call of tho people proved the truth of his father's motto: "My strength is in the lovo of my people." Ho says his life henceforth will be devoted to (he strict observance of constitutional lights, with tho aim of I securing trnnouillity at homo and national re-establishment abroad, relying on. tho heroic army.—Beutcr. (liec. December 21, 8.35 p.m.) London, December 20. Athens is overjoyed at the King's return. Aeroplanes dropped showers of cards welcoming him. The crowd during the service at the Cathedral pressed upon Queen Sophie so closely that she fainted. Tho King and his soils with difficulty forced a passage to carry the Queen outfide. Constantino, in a message to ':he Greek people,, says: "I will show my devotion by a strict observance of constitutional Parliamentary government. I : shall'■ devote all my efforts to.strengthening very good relations with tho Great Powers, consolidating tlu bonds with our gallant ally Serbia." He announced the i.clrotlhnl of the Crown Prince to Princess Elizabeth of Rumania, daughter of Heilena and Prince Carol of Rumania.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
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Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 75, 22 December 1920, Page 7
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210THE GREEK THRONE Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 75, 22 December 1920, Page 7
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