Greece

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 51, 27 September 1916, Page 5

Greece

VENIZELOS HEADS REVOLUTION KING’S PALACE GUARDED. ’ Press Association—Copyright. United Service. London, September 26. The Daily Mail’s correspondent at Athens states that all Crete has risen, against the Government. It is believed M. Vcuizelos is directing. Mr Jeffries, the war corresp indent, writes that the Cretan Royal bodyguard has been dismissed for refusing to attest its loyalty. Three battalions of infantry are guarding the King’s palace. The Daily Chronicle’s Athens, correspondent states that M. A cnizelos has arrived at Salonika with his supporters, including Admiral Coudourietes, and places himself at the head Pf the National movement. Athens was unaware of M. Vcnizelos’ dramatic step.

TINO GIVEN A CHANCE.

MOBILISATION OF REVOLUTIONARIES.

Press Association —Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.

Salonika, September 26

M. Venizelos has gone to Crete, and will visit MitylenSj Chios and Samos. He will issue a proclamation to the Cretans, placing himself at the head of the National movement, to provide a last opportunity for the Crown and Government to place themselves in line with the majority of the Greek people.

There is no declaration of dethronement of King Constantine. M. Venizelos will call a general mobilisation of Cretans for the purpose of national defence.

M. Leonidas Embericos, a shipping millionaire, has placed the whole of his fortune at the disposal of the National movement. JOINING THE REVOLUTIONARES. CORFU COMANDANT- ACTIVELY TARTICIPATES. - Press Association— Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received 12.10 p.m.) Athens, September 26. General Soannon, Commandant of the Corfu garrison, has departed tor ■Salonika to participate in the revolution.