GREEK CRISIS AGAIN ACUTE

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2980, 18 January 1917, Page 5

GREEK CRISIS AGAIN ACUTE

KING'S DUPLICITY

COMPROMISING INTERVIEW

MACKENSEN HELD UP

TROOPS RAVAGED BY SICKNESS

VICTORY WAR LOAN

HUGE. SUBSCRIPTIONS COMING IN

'A: vory critical situation has arisen in. Greece. Constantino; it is said has broken, all his past and recent promises to the Entente, and instead of withdrawing hiß troops into Peloponnesus is moving them north as if to attack the rear and communications of the Allied army in Macedonia. It is reported that Falkenhayn has- reached Greece, by submarine or aeroplane, to confer with the King. On the Rumanian fronfe a distinct change has occurred. Tho Allies are. holding their own and in places attacking. According to a Berlin message they have received largo supplies of artillery and munitions. Experts suggest that a quick, powerful counter-offensivo by the Allies may transform the aspect of tho Rumanian campaign The London "Times" states that tho resumption of tho offensive on the main fronts is imminent. Switzerland has mobilised three divisions, as a precautionary measure, in defence of her neutrality. It is reported that there aro prospects of an Irish settlement on tho basis of Ulster being excluded! for tho time being, bub agreeing bo abide by the decision of a po3t-war Imperial Conference.

VACILLATION OF KING CONSTANTINO

GREEK CRISIS STILL ACUTE

NECESSITY FOR MAINTAINING THE BLOCKADE

By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright.

Paris, January 16. ' Tho "Petit Parisian's" correspondent at Athens says tho'necessity for the energetic maintenance of tho blockade increases, owing to the efforts to delay tho execution of the ultimatum and the attempts to mako the dismissal of the commander of the First Army Corps merely temporary. Tho removal of troopß to Peloponnesus is proceeding slowly. Tho Government is delaying the release of the Venizelists and the re-establishment of the Allies control. Reservists, who returned to Athens under the pretext of maintaining order, have now been replaced by police. The Italian Minister remains, believing that the difficulties will be overcome. Tho Venizelists regard King Constantino's reply as an indication that Germany is powerless to strike a great blow in tho Balkans.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. v ; ALLIES "INSIST ON FURTHER PLEDGES, London, January 16. The "Daily Telegraph's" diplomatic correspondent writes that the Allies are again negotiating with King Constantino. They have forwarded observations on the Greek reply, insisting on further pledges, and refusing to raise the blockade, but leaving the door open to further discussions.—Reuter. THE NEXT FORTNIGHT WILL DECIDE EVENTS. London, January 16. Tho "Times" correspondent at Athens writes:—"A fortnight will show whether Germany is powerless to help King Constantino or whether we shall be involved with the Greek army. King Constantino is pleading that snowstorms are delaying the transfer of troops from Thessaly. These eighty thousand Greeks may appear at any moment against us."—Reuter. 'GREEKS MOVING NORTHWARDS FROM THESSALY. London, January 16. '£ message from the Piraeus states that General Collaris, who commanded tho First Army Corps during the events iu Athens on December 1, has been placed on the retired list, and replaced by General Yanakitsas, who was Minister for War in the Skouloudis Cabinet. ■ Salonika reports that Greeks are moving northwards from Thessaly — Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. FALKENHAYN AND KING CONSTANTINE. London, January 16. Remarkable messages from Romo announce the arrival of General von Falkonhayh at Larissa, whoro ho conferred -with King Constantino. It is reported that von Falkenhayn voyaged from Kavalla by submarine. —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn: THE VISIT OF FALKENHAYN TO THESSALY CONFIRMED. (Rcc. January 17, 6.45 p.m.) London, January 16. Mr Ward Price confirms the statement that GoDcral Falkenhayn is in Thessaly, and that Greek troops aro moving northwards.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. KING CONSTANTINE SHOWS HIS HAND • (Rec. January 17, 8.5 p.m.) London, January 16. Mr .Ward Price, telegraphing from Salonika, says General Falkenhayn's appearance in Thessaly has disillusioned tboso believing in tho word of tho Athens Government. .„,;,: ~ -,„ n, French Headquarters learn that Falkenhayn is now at Elassona, northwards of Larissa. The Greek troops which lung Constantino promised to ■ withdraw towards tho Peloponnesus aro now moving northwards, violating ■ tho noutral zono sit Ekaterina, whero tho Franco-British troops arc keeping tho poaco between Constantino's and tho Provisional Government's forces. Falkenhayn reached Thessaly either by a suhmarino or an aeroplane, and it is cvidenb that Constantino has been playing for time during tho past six weeks till tho moment for Greek and Gorman combined action had arrived.— i Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. PROBABILITY OF THE KINO BEING DEPOSED. ' Washington, January 16. The "Tribune's" correspondent at Romp says it,is understood that King Constantino will be deposed, and an Italian Prince, a relative of King Victor will succeed to the throne. M. Vcnizelos is supporting the change. ' ' Tho Duke of Aosta, cousin of the King, was offered the post, but has i not yet accepted.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo 'Assn. > I, WHAT ARE WE DOING IN SALONIKA? WAIN OBJECT TO COT THE BERLIN-BAGDAD RAILWAY. London, January 16. Mr. Ward Price, writing from Salonika., answering the question "What i. arc we doing at Salonika?" says:—"Our objeofcis, first, to cut .the Berlin- !. Bagdad railway and sever German connection witli her Eastern allies; also, >' to re-fashion the Balkans and thwart the German schemes. If the Germans had reached Salonika they would have built a Mediterranean Kiel, and Egypb would have beon threatened by a fleet as strong as that in the North Sea. By re-establishing Serbia we fulfil our duty to our Ally, and build a. ,Slav dam acront) tho tideway : of German ambition."—Aub.-N.Z. Cable 'Aonfli