“DOWN WITH THE KING.”

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 21 December 1923, Page 9

“DOWN WITH THE KING.”

Anti-Dynastic Demonstrations. STRONG REPUBLICAN MOVEMENT IN GREECE. BY CABLE—FREAK ASSN.—COPYRIGHT ' ATHENS, December 19. Prior to the Cabinet’s communication to the King, the Republicans organised an anti-dynastic meeting, the demonstrators including soldiers and sailors. A speech by a former Commodore in the navy was received with cries of “Down with the King.” The demonstrators marched in pro-, cession to the Premier’s ofiicp, shouting similarly. They submitted a resolution in favour of dethronement. The military and political leaders conferred and informed the demonstrators that the Cabinet would consider the resolution.

APPEAL TO FRANCE. EFFORTS TO SAVE THE DYNASTIC. di CABLE—PRLSb ASKL. YKIGH* PARIS, December 19. Commenting on events in Greece “Le Matin” says Jugo-Siavia and ltoumania appealed to France to endeavour to save the Greek industry, but the Grench Government wisely refrained from interfering. i THE WILY VENSZELOS. “ NOT RETURNING TO ATHENS AT PRESENT.”

BY CABLE—PRESS ASSN.—COPYRIGHT PARTS, December, 18. In view of developments and the situation in Greece, M. Venizeios has decided not to return to Athens a> present. _ ' - ' BOUND FOR SAFETY. \ GREEK ROYALTIES DEPART. ' BI CABLE —PRESS . ASSN.—COPYRIGHv. ATHENS, December 19.' Their Majesties sailed for Constanza, a torpedo boat accompanying the ship. The King resolutely refused to sign a decree of abdication.