AXIS REPORTS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXXII, Issue 93, 21 April 1941, Page 7

AXIS REPORTS.

GREEK PREMIER'S END

Britain Accuscd Of Murder

Of M. Korizis.

(Reed. 1 p.m.) LONDON". April 20. T\ hile Berlin fantastically sujjsiests that the late Prime Minister of Greece, M. Korizis, was murdered at the instigation of the British tor refusing to carry out British demands, Rome expresses the opinion that he committed suicide because he was unable to bear the burdens.

Meanwhile. King George of the Hellenes has become head of a military Cabinet.

A Greek Cabinet lias been formed with King George as Premier and HoarAdmiral Sakellarion—the present commander of the fleet—as Vice.-Premier. The Cabinet took the oath before the Archbishop of Athens on Sunday c.vcning, says Britjsh Official Wireless.

King George, broadcasting over the Athens radio, paid a tribute to the late Premier Orizi's. who, he said, '•sacrificed his strength to light for our country." The King added: "In view of the. critical situation 1 have decided to guide our country personally and take over the new (Government.'' He appealed to Creeks and those, lighting in the line to remain steadfast and united for the cause of the countrv.

'•We must fight on until linal victory is achieved," he concluded. ".May God save Greece."