The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06

are with the army at the front can MOI
possibly reach the capital in time to at
tend.
On the other hand, the members of the
opposition cite the names of the support
ers of the government, who, although in
Athens last evening, did not attend the
assembling of the deputies in parliament
After the sitting of yesterday the i'm.
patient crowds called upon the opposition
to appear and make statement. M.
Palser, a well known member of the Cd
position party in the legislative assembly,
was, especially called upon by the crowds
to address them, but, although he was
apparently the first choice of the people,
It was M. Valletta who, from the top of
the great steps leading into parliament
house, made speech to the people. NJ.
Valletta said in part:
I'm lieu of the desertion of the govern
ment, the chamber and country look to
the king to do his duty and safeguard
public order. Have confidence in the op-
position, which is watching over the
highest interests of the country"
These words. uttered with great en-
phasis and significance, were greeted
with frantic applause, which was shortly
afterward renewed upon the appearance
of NJ. Rail-. The crowd gave the popu-
lar leader tremendous ovation. Six
thousand people escorted him to his
house. On arriving there the crowd in.
sisted upon speech, and M. Ralli ap-
peared upon balcony, from where he
made brief address, in the course of
which he said
"The government, by its desertion, has
committed suicide. II is our duty to
maintain order and show that we are
now lighting. for our homes"
This sentiment caused the crowds to
burst out into loud cheering, while the
people slowly dispersed to their homes.
The king has entrusted M. Delyannis.
the retiring premier, with full power to
represent him during the formation of
the new cabinet and only insisted that
NJ. TeOtoki should enter the cabinet.
The leaders of the opposition then went
to the parliament house, where a meet
ing of the opposition delegates was held.
The leaders afterwards had another con-
ference and drew up list of ministers,
which three of the leaders presented to
the king. The names will be submitted
10 the Legislative body tomorrow, and
vote of confidence will be asked for.
1t is believed that M. Deligeorgis will
be president of the chamber.
During the negotiations for the recon.
struction of the ministry from the oppo-
sltlon, M. Rail- opposed the proposal tn
make M. Sotiropoulo premier, and said:
Setting aside all false modesty, I
must be recognized. 1 am the premier
designated by events"
The opposition leaders acquiesced in this
view, but M. Leligiorgis refused to join
the ministry unless the premier was
chosen outside the regular constituted
parties in the boule. NJ. Ralli replied
that he could not form ministry with
out the support of the other opposition
sections in the assembly and he tried
to induce M. Delgiorgis to.
The public tension is now much re-
lieved by the change of ministers, and it
is believed all serious danger of internal
disorders is removed. Owing to the alb
sence of M. Teotoaki, the new cabinet
will not take the oath until tomorrow.
M. Triantafyallako and M. Eftaxias are
mentioned in place of M. Carapanos and
M. Deligorgis, who declined. M. DEFY
annis appears to be assured of majority
in the legislative assembly, but it is prob
able that he will support the cabinet. The
new ministers, on the other hand, are
confident of obtaining working majority,
owing to reflections from their opponents.
The city tonight is exceedingly quiet.