ATTITUDE OF GREECE.
ATHENS, May 28
The Premier and the War Office had an important conference and decided to inform tho Allies that -the evacuation of Rupel was justified owing to the threat of Gremany and Bulgaria to occupy the town by force. ATHENS, May 29.
It is scmi-officially stated that the Greek Government, in consideration of tho concessions made to the Allies, and its desire for tho observance of strict neutrality; has consented to the occupation of the fortress oil Rupel.' The statement adds that Germany and Bulgaria have signed an agreement to restore the fortress and its gnns . and material when there is no longer, reason to justify its occupation. \ •
The Government will shortly issue a communique pointing out that! no oth'cr course was possible, since the/Germans' threatened to use force, and'hostilities would inevitably havo followed. In view of the analogous facilities already accorded to the Allies,- it waiilcl be incompatible with Greek neutrality.' t>o make any distinction between the belligerents.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXXVI, Issue 8462, 30 May 1916, Page 5
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