GREECE.

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 219, 17 January 1917, Page 5

GREECE.

CONSTANTINE TO BE DEPOSED. VENIZELOS SUPPORTING THE CHANGE. Received 10.40. WASHINGTON, Jan 16. The Tribune’s Rome correspondent states that it is understood that Constantine will be deposed, an Italian prince, a relative of King Victor, succeeding him. Veniselos, is supporting the change. The Duke of Aosta, cousin of the King, has been offered the post, but has not yet accepted it.

MAINTENANCE OF BLOCKADE SUGGESTED. FEAR OF GREEK DUPLICITY. Received IL2O. PARIS, Jan. IG. The “Petit Parisian V’ Athens correspondent states that there is a necessity for the energetic maintenance of the blockade being increased, owing to efforts to delay the execution of the ultimatum, and the attempts to make the dismissal of the commander of the First Greek Army Corps merely temporary. The removal of troops to Peloponnessus is proceeding slowly. The Government i s delaying the release of Vcnizelists, and the re-establishment of the Allies’ control. The reservists have returned to Athens on the pretext of maintaining order, but arc now to be replaced by the police. The Italian Minister remains, believing the difficulties are overcome. Vcnizelists regard Constantine’s reply as an indication that Germany is powerless to strike a great blow in the Balkans.

ENTENTE INSISTING ON FURTHER PLEDGES. IS CONSTANTINE TEMPORISING! ’ Received 11.30. LONDON, Jan 16. The Daily Telegraph's diplomatic correspondent says the Allies are again negotiating with Constantino, having forwarded observations on ihe Greek reply, insisting an further pledges, and refusing to raise the blockade, but leaving the door open for further discussions. At Piraeus, General Collaris, who commanded the First Army Corps in the events in Athens on December 1, has been placed on the retired list, being replaced by General Yannakitsae, ex-Min>stcr for War in the Skouloudis Cabinet. Salonika reports the Greeks are moving northward from Thessaly. ATHENS, Jan 16. A fortnight will show whether Germany is powerless to help Constantine or we are to be involved with the Greek army. ConstanCne is pleading that snowstorms are delaying the transfer of troops from Thessaly. These eighty thousand G ecks may appear any moment againsr ns.