A DICTATORSHIP

Grey River Argus, 7 August 1936, Page 5

A DICTATORSHIP

FOR GREECE Fear of Communists fAus. & NZ Coble Assn. ATHENS, August 5. “Tho Journal” says an official explaining the Government’s action, stated the country was faced with an abnormal situation, as it was on thc eve of a seditious movement, fostered by Communist propoganda. aiming at disaffection in the army, spreading the spirit, of anarchy, taking advantage of anarchy and squabbles among political parties and the unbridled Press campaign. Communism is preparing to overthrow the social regime and was breaking up Greek society towards which the first step was to have been the present strike. LONDON, August 5. Contradictory reports of disorders and complete calm have filtered from Greece, with which telephonic and cable communication is interrupted. The Greek—Jugo-Slavian frontier is closed. Reports of serious clashes, however, are discounted. “The Times” Athens correspondent declares that there, is no outward sign of a military dictatorship. The majority of the people tire tired of the incessant party bickerings and appear to condone Metaxa’s action. The “Guardian’s” A r ienna correspondent explains that Metaxas has long desired to establish a dictatorship. King George is opposed to it, and apparently at last consented, under the influence of events in Spain, but he departed for Corfu, in order to disclaim responsibility.