Fournet's Firm Stand.
ARMS MUST BE SURRENDERED. (Aust. and N.Z. Cable Association.) (Received Friday, 10.50 p.m.) LONDON, Dec. 1. The "Daily Chronicle’s” Athens correspondent says:— "Admiral Du Fournet announces that his demands most he computed 'with. A French transport has arrived at Piraeus and has landed troops.” , Mr Jeffries cables from Athens that the General Staff has ordered all unremovable munitions and war material to be buried or destroyed. Mr Jeffries interviewed Admiral Du Fournet, who stated that he was determined to carry out the terms of his last Note. The Allies desire to avoid bloodshed if possible, but unless the guns are handed over they will land a large detachment of troops and occupy previously chosen positions. Admiral Du Fournet expects a quiet surrender because his forces are backed by the heaviest artillery-
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Manawatu Times, Volume XL, Issue 13565, 2 December 1916, Page 5
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