GREEK POLITICS

Timaru Herald, Volume CLVIII, Issue 23278, 14 August 1945, Page 5

GREEK POLITICS

Early Election Promised (Rec. 7.30 p.m.) ATHENS, August 12. In a broadcast to the people, Dr. Voulgaris (Greek Premier) said that the new Government would establish order over the Whole country and would safeguard the constitution so that the coming elections could be held in security and freedom. The national interest demanded exemplary punishment for those guilty of criminal horrors in the uprising last December, but the people arrested on summary procedure would be freed. Dr. Voulgaris promised that the election would he held as soon as possible. , liSiiMlifi Clashes in Salonika

One was killed and others wounded in Salonika in clashes between police and demonstrators who paraded the streets in sympathy with local bakers who are striking for higher pay. Reuter’s correspondent at Athens says that more than 1000 workers joined in the parade. Crowds assembled outside the Government Buildings, shouting: “Work! Bread! Political Government!” When the crowd refused to disperse, warning shots were fired by the police. The police, who attempted to arrest some Communists at the Workers’ Club, were beaten. Police reinforcements arrived and arrested several demonstrators.

The Police Chief said: “The Communists organised the demonstration.” He denied that the police fired other than warning shots.