GREECE.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 December 1916, Page 5

GREECE.

FRENCH TROOPS LANDED. GREEKS PREPARING TO RESIST. THE KING SHOWS HIS HAND. Received Dee. 1, 10.40 p.m.

Athens, Dec. 1. An Aiheu transport, laden with French troops, is moored to the Piraeus quay. The King lias-, signed a decree, accepting army volunteers.

Greek troops have occupied the surrounding hills and villages. The King yesterday congratulated the officers of the First Army Corps upon their manly attitude, and ordered them to resist by force oi arms any Allied attempt to occupy the buildings. Greek troops are iu possession, and the bands of reservists! in the streets of Athens arc considerably alarming tlie populace. It transpired that the latter were proceeding to their barracks, where uniformed, armed Greek authorities appear to be doing their best to maintain order.

Calling up the reseivists removes a dangerous element from the streets. Received Dec. 1, 10.45 p.m. London, Dec. 1. The Daily Chronicle's Athens correspondent states that Admiral de Fournet announces that his demands must bo complied with. A French transport has arrived at Piraeus, and landed troops.

A GREEK TBICK. London, Nov. 30. The Daily Chronicle's Athens correspondent states that two regiments of the Athens .garrison, accompanied by artillery, marched out in the morning in the direction of Thebes. The official explanation is that ifc was to avoid disturbance of the public order by contact between any Entente troops landing, but there is growing alarm amongst the citizens, as it is believed the object was to prevent Admiral du Fournct taking over the matciial. Cabinet Ministers declare that conciliation is hopeless. Athens, Nov. SO. The War Minister has resigned on the ground of ill-health. The aged General HaMopoulos succeeds him.

ALLIES DETERMINED. FORCES BACKED BY BIG GUNS. Received Dee. 1, 11 p.m. London, Dec. 1. Mr. Jeffries, wiring from Athens, states that the General Staff lias ordered all unremovable munitions of war material, to be buried or destroyed. Mr. Jeffries interviewed Admiral du Fournet, who stated he was determined to carry out the terms of the last Note. The Allies desire to avoid bloodshed, if possible, but unless the guns are handed over be will land a large detachment of troops, occupying previously chosen positions. Admiral du Fournet expects a ijuiet surrender, because -his forces are backed by the heaviest artillery.