ATHENS NORMAL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17180, 25 October 1923, Page 1

ATHENS NORMAL.

PEOPLE TIRED OF REVOLUTIONS. By Telegraph —Press Association—Copyright Times Service. (Received October 25, 30.15 a.m.) LONDON, October 24. The Athens correspondent of the “ Times ' ’ says that all indications point to the Government having the situa.tion well in hand. “It is generally believed," he says, “ that the movement was planned by Royalist officers on the retired list and others having a grudge against the revolutionaries in conjunction with General Metaxas. who welcomed the opportunity to depose the revolutionaries and become master of the situation . “Colonel Plastiras gave information of the intended coup, hut no importance was attached to the result. General Metaxas and his lieutenants escaped before news of the insurrection reached Athens. “ The movement found a most unfavourable atmosphere in Athens, where the people are tired of revolutions, and are looking forward to the elections and a long period of peace and public order. “Tlie city is not disturbed. Banks, shops, and offices are doing business normally. The cafes and cinemas are crowded as at usual times.”