GREEK POLITICS
(By ISioctric Telegraph—Copyright)
LONDON, June 11
The “Daily Express” Paris correspondent states. King Alexander of Greece announces' liis willingness to sacrifice the throne unless he is allowed to take his luorgantic wife back to Athens.
The Premier, M. Venizelos is coming to Paris to discuss the possibility of establishing a Republic in Greece. It seems as'if it is impossible for King Alexander to take liis wife back to Athens, as a secret conclave of army Officers threatened most energetic steps unless she left tlie palace. This was the cause of her coming to Paris with liei sister.
There are many pro-Constantine demonstrations in Greece, which is the real cause of Premier Venizelos recently proclaiming martial law. In view of Alexander’s announcement, a'Republic seems the only alternative. , ALEXANDER’S PREFERENCE. ' PARIS, June 12. M. Venizelos has arrived. It is understood lie is asking King Alexander’s consent to a Republic.'' King'Alexander is unlikely to have any personal objection. He prefers the 'life of a P«r vate citzen with his beautiful gml wife to the care of the Crown. Alexanders holiday is due to end op Sunday, expected to give a decision before then.
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Hokitika Guardian, 14 June 1920, Page 1
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