Greece

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 9, 5 December 1916, Page 5

Greece

TREACHEROUS ATTACK.

THE FICHTINC IN ATHENS.

TINO AGAIN SCORES.

Press Association—Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. Paris, December 4. « It is understood that King Constantino assured the Allied Ministers that ho disturbances need be feared. The contingents of sailors and marines landed were therefore small. When the British'proceeded.to take up the position assigned to them they found a strong Greek force in possession. While' the British were retiring, the Greeks treacherously fired upon the British, who suffered considerable casualties. The Greeks also used machine-guns on the French contingent, whereupon the Allied warships opened fire. King Constantine then proposed an armistice, the conditions being the warships Jw"e, the Allied - contingents being withdrawn, and the Greeks handing over six batteries instead of ten.

ALLIES' CASUALTIES. London, December 4. The commander of the First Greek Army .Corps announces that the casualties in the disturbance were:— Creeks; 29 killed arid 54 wounded; French marines, 49 killed and 97 wounded. Paris, December 4. The Allied Governments are consorting measures to obtain reparation for the Greek attack. The Allied Ministers, acting on instructions, replied to the Greek Government's offer to hand over six batteries, stating that the matter was now too serious. The Greek Government must make amends corresponding with the gravity of the outrage. A STATE OF BLOCKADE. Paris, December 3. The Allies have placed an embargo on Greek ships lying in Allied port, Greece is, therefore, in a state ol blockade. OPENING OF THE TROUBLE. BOMBARDMENT BY FLEET. ROYAL PALACE SHELLED. FUNERAL OF THE VICTIMS. PEOPLE FLEE FROM ATHENS. DIPLOMATISTS OUTWITTED. Press Association— Copyright, Ausfa lian and N.Z. Cable Association (Received 11.30 a.m.) London, December 4.

The Daily Chronicle's Athens cor respondent writes: The advancing Al lies found the Greeks in strong posi tions at Philipapus and Observatory Hill, near the Acropolis. The Greeks, who' were in superior forces, charge* from Philipapus, and it is estimate. made prisoners of from 40 to 100 o. the Allies. The Allied fleet at Kerastim fare thirty shells, of which four fell in tu neighbourhood of the Palace, or.i damaging the kitchen part. The she was still hot when shown to the Km. while conferring with the BntenH Ministers. The armistice followed, giving relief to the terrorised poop e The population gathered in the streets of Piraeus on Sunday, witnessing the funeral of fifty-four British and French killed on Friday and at which the Entente representatives attended. . Reports are being spread in Athens that Castoria and Monastir wentaken, with a view to encourage tlie warlike spirit. Diplomacy is making little progress.

""Aiotor Cyclists' Overall Suits,. 3.' 6d 42s 6d, 49s 6d. Reliable gooes the Kash.-A. H. Hillock, Mer Wear Specialist.

and it may almost be said that a state of war exists.

The Allied Ministers ore conferring with Admiral du Fournet. Greek patrols are still seen in the streets of Piraeus in large numbers. The people are fleeing from Athens, as it rumoured that the. next Greek move will be an advance on Piraeus. THE FIRST SHOT. FRENCH ADMIRAL UNDER FIRE. BRIEF NAVAL BOMBARDMENT. ALLIED TROOPS WITHDRAWN. Press Ais«>ciation—Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received 10.55 a.m.) Athens, December 4. It is believed that a hot-headed reservist fired the first shot, thus starting Friday's battle. Admiral du Fournet was standing on the steps of the Zappeion surrounded by French officers when two Greek machine-guns opened fire, six officers were wounded.

The French destroyers opened a brief bombardment as the outcome of the Greeks firing against the Zappeion before Admiral du Fournot quitted the building. The bulk of the Allied contingents withdrew at night under an escort of Greek troops, but a number still remain in Piraeus. It is reported that the Allies lost thirty killed, and suffered numerous casualties. The Greek losses were heavier. RESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVE IN LONDON. Press. Assn.—Copyright.—Australian lian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received 10.55 a.m.) London, December 4. M. Gradious, Greek Minister in London, resigned as a protest against the Greek Government's policy. SITUATION VERY GRAVE. CUNNING OF CONSTANTINE. ALLIES HEAVILY INVOLVED. (Received 10.50 a.m.) London, December 4. Lord Robert Cecil, in the House of Commons, said the situation was extremely grave. The Government considers that King Constantino and his Government deeply involved the Allies,, who aro discussing the institution of immediate radical measures. PERFIDIOUS CONSTANTINE. THE ALLIES' DEFIED.

CHILD-LIKE FAITH IN KINGS.

MORE BLUNDERINCS. I

VENIZELOS ENTERS COMPLAINT Press Association— Cooyright, Ausna lian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received 9.40 a.m.) • New York, December I. The New York Times, in a leader, states: The news from Athens will 1)0. received by the country with astonishment and indignation. The Allies, have again been betrayed, defied, and disgraced by Constantine and his Government. To strengthen the Allied position, troops wore landed of made-, ; )Uat o weakness displaying chdd-like faith in the King's assurance that, there would 1)0 no disturbance. ln« British, finding that certain positions were hold by the Greeks, withdrew and W( „,, then, treacherously hreel upon. Prompt and drastic measures are required in order to restore seriously-impaired prestige ol the A - Hes and to protect the Allied to. es at Salonika from further menace. IHo whole story of our dealings with Con-

stantine has boon a loop; succession of

incomprehensible blundermgs. Dr. U. M. Burrows writes to tin Times as follows: F.very Creel; '""

gards the events of Friday and Saturday us a crushing humiliation of L'.'igland and France, and as proof that. they no longer believe in their own power or are confident of final victory. There is still time to take strong measures in order to maintain the position in the Mediterranean. M. Venizelos states that the Creel: Government are treacherously and persistently disregarding their pro mises not to obstruct the Venizehsi movement.