WIFE OR THRONE?

Manawatu Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 1588, 14 June 1920, Page 5

WIFE OR THRONE?

ALEXANDER TO MAKE CHOICE. [By Electric Cable —Copyright.] [Aust. and N.Z. Cable Association.] (Received Sunday, 5,5 p.m.) LONDON, June 11. The “Daily Express” Paris cox-res-pondent states that Alexander of Greece announces his willingness to sacrifice his throne, unless he is allowed to take his morganatic wife back_to Athens. Venizelos is coming to Paris to discuss the possibility of establishing a Republic in Greece. It seems impossible for Alexander to take his wife back to Athens, as a secret conclave of army offieex-s thx-eatened the most energetic steps, unless she left the palace. This was the cause of her coming to Paris with her sister. There were many pro-Constantine demonstrations in Greece, which is the real cause of Venizelos recently proclaiming martial law. In view of Alexander’s announcement a Republic seems the only alternative. PARIS, June 11. Venizelos has arrived. It is stated that he contemplates conferring with King Alexander, in view of the establishment of a Greek Republic. The Allies have warned Venizelos that the return of Constantine will be viewed with extreme disfavour, and involve the re-drafting of the Turkish Treaty. An Athens message says that the agitation to restore Constantine continues, but chiefly by the dismissed army officers and political placehunters. PARIS, June 12. Venizelos has arrived. It is understood that he is asking Alexander to consent to a Republic. Alexander is unlikelv to have any personal objection. He prefers the life of a private citizen with his beautiful girl wife, to the cares of the Crown. Alexander’s holiday is due to end on Sunday. He is expected to give his decision before then.