THE GREEK SITUATION.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume VI, Issue 272, 2 November 1916, Page 5

THE GREEK SITUATION.

Reviewed By Lord Hugh Cecil. [AUSTRAIJA.N AND NEW ZEALAND CABLE ASSOCIATION.] London, November I. In the House of Commons Lord Robert Cecil (Blockade Minister) recommended the postponement of a question as to whether Great Britain had refused to recognise the Venezelist Government. Sir Edward Carson suggested an opportunity for a discussion of the whole conduct of affairs in "Greece and the Balkans. Lord Robert Cecil pointed out that it would be difficult and undesirable to discuss their foreign relations. All reports from Athens should be treated with caution. He was not saying anything offensive to the Greek people, but they were somewhat excited. He protested in the strongest possible terms against the allegation that the Allied Governments were propping up King Constantine and thus assisting the German Propaganda. He yas sure that King Constantine did not take that view. Anything assisting Greece’s re-union was desirable. The Government believed that Greece’s greatness and prosperity were only achievable in association with the Western Powers, and anything separating them must end in disorder to Greece. He paid a tribute to M. Venezelos’ patriotism, courage and sagacity, but denied the statement that we went to Greece at his invitation. He admitted that the invitation came from the Venezelos Government. Great Britain throughout had acted in closest concert with the Allies respecting GreeceREVULSION OF FEELING AGAINST THE GERMANS. (Received 2, 11.5 a.m.) London, November 1. The “ Daily Chronicle’s ” Athens correspondent states that a German submarine torpedoed another Greek vessel, the Kiki Issai, without warning. Four were drowned. This act, coupled with the sinking of the Angeliki has caused a revulsion of feeling in Athens and the Piraeus against the Germans. It may place the Government in an awkward position. Already the maritime and 33 other unions have declared a strike in order to force the Government to take action.