Discontent at Athens.
THE REIGNING DYNASTY THREATENED. CHARGES OF COWARDICE AGAINST OFFICERS. i Athens, April 27. Much discontent prevails among the populace at Athens, and the reigning dynasty is menaced. M. Ralli, leader of the Opposition in the Greek Chamber, made startling charges of incapacity and cowardice again a the staff of the Duke of Sparta, and insists that changes be made. M. Dclydnus has appointed M. Smolensk*, the nominee of M. Ralli, as chief officer of the Duke of Sparta's staff, and has recalled the three principal officers af the staff of Colonel Vassos, commander at Crete. They will be despatched to the front to assist Smolenski. Lomhin, April 27. In the House of Commons, the Hon. Mr Balfour. in reply to a question, said the Towers maintained a neutral attitude in regard to Greece and Turkey. They. 1 lowever. were willing to mediate when a favorable chance presented itself.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/HAST18970428.2.13.3
Bibliographic details
Hastings Standard, Issue 308, 28 April 1897, Page 3
Word Count
151Discontent at Athens. Hastings Standard, Issue 308, 28 April 1897, Page 3
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in