GREEK PROBLEM

New Zealand Times, Volume XLII, Issue 9691, 20 June 1917, Page 5

GREEK PROBLEM

A MISGUIDED EX-MONARCH THINKS ENTIRE PEOPLE SYMPATHETIC WITH HIM. United Press Association—Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. LONDON, June 18. The “Daily Telegraph’s” correspondent' states that King Constantine four times changed his mind as to his destination, and finally decided to proceed to Saint Moritz (Switzerland), with a retinue of forty. There was a pathetic scene on a little beach. Constantino, dressed in a general’s uniform, arrived by mo-tor-car. amidst groups of peasants and fishermen and of courtiers and politicians, who came to say farewell. Constantine, showing no traces of emotion, walked to the landing stage, saluting and giving hand-shakes, embarked on a pinnace, and boarded the Royal yacht. . , Ho loft under the impression that the entire jicoplc sympathise with and support him. Nobody among the flatterers dared tell the misguided monarch of the people’s determination not to permit a recurrence of the reign of terror and corruption. Constantino arrived at Messina on Sunday, and entrained for Switzerland. THE HEW KINGJROOLAIMED WILL FOLLOW HIS FATHER’S LINES. By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright Published in “Tho Times.” . PARISI June 18. A proclamation .by tho new King of Greepo (Prince Alexander), expressing his intention of following the lines of his father’s brilliant career, is criticised in the press, which voices the. impression that ‘such utterances uili hasten a Veuizelist republic; , CONSTANTINO DOMICILE UNDER. CONSIDERATION OF PROTECTING POWERS. By Telegraph—Proas Association— Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received June 19, 8.15 p.m.) LONDON, June IS. In the House of Commons, Lord Robert Cecil, Minister of Blockades, stated that the protecting Powers did not intend to allow King Constantino or his family to remain m Greece They were taking steps to eject Heir, Streit, M. Gounaris, M. Metaxis, M. Dousmanis, and other pro-German intriguers. Constantine’s domicile was under discussion. THE WHEREABOUTS OF EX-KING CONFLICTING REPORTS . ■ , ABROAD. By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received , June 20, 12.30 a.m.) LONDON, Juno 19. There are conflicting reports con. corning the whereabouts of King Constantino. A message from. Rome declares ho is resting at Messina. Diplomatic circles announce that the Allies aro not interfering witih las choice of domicile.. Pans leans to tho. ex-King going to Badenhaden. SPONTANEOUS SUPPORT GIVEN TO VENIZELIST GOVERNMENT. By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright Aus.:nnd N.Z. Cable Assn, and Reuter, • {Received. June 19;. 8.50 p.m.) LONDON, June 18. ■ A French Eastern communique states: Our 'troops’' movements towards Thessaly ! continue. Tho Allies' communes in the neighbourhood of Larissa and Volo have spontaneously supported .the Venizelist Government, and are'installing new civil authorities. . A FIGURELESS BUDGET AUSTRIAN MINISTER AFRAID TO CONFESS ' GREAT DEFICII. By, Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright Published In "The Times." (Received June 19, 6.40 p.m.) LONDON, June 18. Introducing the Austrian Budget, tho Finance Minister withheld figures on thfe ground that the enormous deficit would create a painful impression, this extraordinary, figuroleSs Budget was coldly' received. SWEOISHJESSELS ALLOWED TO LEAVE BALTIC. By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received June 19, 8.15 p.m.^ . . -LONDON, June 18. In the House of Commons, Lord Robert Cecil announced that arrangements had been concluded with Sweden to allow vessels freely to leave the Baltic. GENERALJMUTS FUNCTIONS IN AVAR CABINET. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Reuter’s Telegrams. . LONDON, Juno 18, General Smuts will remain in England as an adviser in a 1 military capacity. His position in the War Cabinet will be limited to war operations and international matters. He will bo principally used as an emissary to foreign Governments. , Heater's Telegrams. CReccivcd June ; 18, 5-5 p.m.) LONDON, June 18. In the HoUsoof Commons, Mr Bonar Law stated that the War Cabinet, in order to avail themselves of the special military knowledge and experience of General Smuts, had invited him to attend meetings of the Cabinet during hi& stay in England.