WIFE OR THRONE.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 June 1920, Page 5

WIFE OR THRONE.

CHOICE OF A KING.

FUTURE OF GREECE INVOLVED. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.'—Copyright. Received June 13, 5.5 p.m. London, June 11. The Paris correspondent of the Daily Express states that King Alexander of Greece announces his willingness to sacrifice the throne unless allowed to take his morganatic wife back to Athens. M. Venizelos (the Premier of Greece) is coming to Paris to discuss the possibility of establishing a Republic' in Greece. It seems impossible for Alexander to take his wife back to Athens, as a secret conclave of army officers threatened most energetic steps unless she left the palace, and this was the cause of her coming to Paris with her sister.

There are many pro-Constantine demonstrations in Greece, which is the real cause of M. Venizelos recently proclaiming martial law. In view of Alexander's announcement a Republic seems the only alternative.—Aiis.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

VIEWS OF THE KING. PREFERS FREEDOM AND WIFE. Received June 13, 5,5 p.m. Paris, June 12. M. Venizelos -has arrived. It is understood he is asking Alexander's consent to a Republic. Alexandsr is unlikely to have a personal objection, as he prefers the life of a private citizen with his beautiful girl wife to tho care of his Crown. Alexander's holiday is due to end on Sunday, and he is expected to give his decision before then. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. NO MORE OF' CONSTANTINE. WARNING OF THE ALLIES. Paris, June 11. The Allies warned M, Venizelos that the return of Constantine would be viewed with extreme disfavor and involve a re-drafting of the Turkish Treaty. An Athens message says the agitation I to restore Constantine continues, but J chietly by dismissed army officers and ■ political place-hunters. [King Alexander, who is 27 years of age, succeeded to the throne on the expulsion of his father, Constantine, on June I*2, 1917, according to the terms of the ultimatum presented by the Allied Powers. His elder brother, Prince George, was excluded from the succession by the terms of the ultimntum. It was believed that Alexander was unmarried, but last month Paris newspapers revealed his marriage in 1919 to Mile. Manos, a daughter of Colonel Manos, who was for a long period attached to the Royal household of Greece. The marriage was the outcome of a romantic attachment in boyhood.]