Greece

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 81, 2 November 1916, Page 2

Greece

STATEMENT IN THE COMMONS. Press Association—Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. London, October 31. In the House of Commons, Lord Robert Cecil (Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs) recommended the postponement of the question whether Britain had refused to recognise the Venizclos Government. Sir Edward Carson suggested that the House should be given an opportunity to discuss the whole conduct of affairs in Greece and the Balkans. Lord Robert Cecil pointed out it was difficult and undesirable to discuss foreign relations. All reports from Athens should be treated with caution. H was not saying anything offensive to the Greek people, but they were somewhat excited. He protested in the strongest possible terms against the allegation that the Allied Governments were propping up Constantine, thus assisting the German propaganda. He felt sure Constantine did nob take that view. Anything assisting Greece’s reunion was desirable. The Government believed Greece’s greatness and prosperity were only achievable by association with the Western Powers, and anything separating them must end in disaster to Greece. He paid a trihut to Yenizelos’ patriotism, courage, and sagacity, but denied the statement that we went to Greece at his invitation. He admitted the invitation came from the "V enizelos Government. Britain throughout had acted in the closest concert with her Allies respecting Greece.