THE GREEK THRONE.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 November 1920, Page 5

THE GREEK THRONE.

CONSTAXTINE'S RETURX OPPOSED. FRENCH GOVERNMENT'S PROTEST. By Telsgraph,—Pr»a« As»n.—Copyright, Received Nov. 21. 5.5 p.m. Paris, Nov. 20. It is officially stated that M. Leygues has informed Lord Derby that the French Government is absolutely opposed to ex-King Cons'tantine's return to the Greek throne. M. Leygiies pointed out the possible consequences in the Orient owing to M. Venizclos' departure," and urged that the protecting Powers should at an early date examine the question.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. | IF THE ALLIES REFUSE. AN APPEAL TO THE LEAGUE, I Received Nov. 21, 11.35 p.m. London, Nov. 20. Constantine informed a correspondent at Lucerne that if the Entente oppose his return after a plebiscite majority recalling him to the throne, the Greek Parliament will appeal to the League of Nations to see the Greek nation's desire fulfilled— Aua.-N.Z. Cable Assn. EX-KING'S BROTHERS. Received Nov. 21, 11.35 p.m. Rome, Nov. 20. Constantine's brothers, Andrew and Christopher, have arrived at Brindisi en route to Athens—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. SELLING REVOLVER TO YOUTH. STROxNG COMMENTS BY MAGISTRATE. By Telegraph—Press Aasoeiiuioti. Auckland, Nov. 20. In the Police Court, Mr. Poynton, S.M., fined Harry Freeman, steward of the steamer Omana, £lO for selling a revolver to a lad under the age of 10. The magistrate said that hj looked upon the unrestricted use of revolvers in a country like this as abominable and simply a disgrace and a curse to the country. He added that this class of firearm is made only for killing and maiming human beings, and is of no practical use for sporting purposes, and the tragedies caused by them make a long list. I would make it an offence for anyone to have possession of them without a license."