NEW ALLIED DEMAND.

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 219, 23 January 1917, Page 5

NEW ALLIED DEMAND.

LONDON, .Tan. 21. The “Daily Chronicle’s ’Athens correspondent states that the newspapers discuss and oppose the proposal for the taking over of the Greek mercantile marine vessels of above four thousand tong by Britain. This would involve two-thirds of the Greek shipping. Discontent is expressed regarding the amount of indemnity to be paid in the event of loss, owing to many ships having been bought at enhanced prices. The Government has not yet Received the details of the British demand. Other correspondents state that, tho scheme enables the Greeks to retain sufficient tonnage ro meet the country 's necessities. It is understood that England offers 30s per ton per month, calculating tlio tonnage on the basis of the loaded ship, the vessels to be taken over until six months after the wan It is indicated that if the owners arc unwilling to accept the demand the ships will bo commandeered and less favourable prices paid. Mr Jeffries, from Athens, states that the Allies have taken precautions to render an attack upon General Sarrail’s forces impossible; only 3000 arc to bo permitted to remain in the north. All the artillery and machineguns are to be removed. If the Greek Government shows an equal goodwill in dissolving the Reservist Leagues, the Allies will slacken the blockade in a week if they regard the crisis as over. GREEK NATIONAL GOVERNMENT. Received 9.10. CANDIA. Jan. 22. The National Government has Issued mobilisation orders for all Cretans bom during 1884,85. A general mobilisation of trained men is expected immediate! v.