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1T ToTTERs.
People Of Greece, Ripe for Revolu-
ton, Threaten the Throne.


ton, Threaten the Throne.
London, April 2s.-A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Paris says that the
Greek cabinet has resigned.
London, April ga dispatch re-
ceiyed at one of the embassies here from
Athens says that King George of Greece
may at any moment be deposed or
assassnated and that the mob is like
~ to take possession Of the city.
The Evening News publishes a dis
patch from Athens saying the people
are frightfully incensed at the retreat
Of the troops. The dispatch further
states that the bitterness against King
George and his government is intensi-
fed by the news that the Greek army
i'm Epirus has been ordered 10 suspend
operations, pending reconsideration Of
the situation by the ministers. Con-
tinuing, the dispatch says: Indeed.
IL looks probable that tomorrow
wednesday, will see the end
OF the whole business. There is reason
10 believe the government is contemplate
ing the withdrawal Of the Greek troops
from Crete, and an appeal to the pow
ers TO settle the troubles. This change
upon the part Of the government is due
TO Edhem Pasha having intimated his
intention OF marching upon Athens"
Athens, April 2s.--Popular feeling
points 10 a revolution in favor of re-
public. The citizens are greatly eX-
cited at the revelations made by former
Minister Rail- as 10 the conduct Of the
campaign. Large meetings have been
held in Constitution square and other
places, and fiery harangues have been
delivered by well-known orators in de-
nunciation of "those who would be-
tray Greece" The fall OF the ministry
is regarded as certain. Tuesday after
noon 500 men formed themselves into
volunteer body, forced their way into
the gunsmiths' shops, armed them
selves with rifles and reyolvers and
paraded the street In front Of NJ. Ralli's
residence Several deputies addressed
them, exhorting them to remain calm
and 10 await the progress Of events
Finally they proceeded TO the roya.
palace, whore. after making demon
stration, they dispersed without fur
Their disorder The incident has made
a great sensation.
The legislative assembly, in the abb
sence OF quorum, postponed the ex-
traordinary session until ten o'clock
this morning. A majority Of deputies
has signed a manifesto cXhorting the
people TO be calm. Nevertheless, there
are gatherings in various parts OF the
city, and especially on the square In
front OF the palace, where NJ. Rail- and
the other leaders Of the opposition are
comforting with the king.
New York, April 2s.-A dispatch to
the Journal from Athens says:
in all probability the Greek nation viii
try one more great battle, and II defeated
ia this II Is not unlikely that there viii be
IA change In the royal family at Athens
discomfort IS growing, and the king will
be the acapeHoat.
"The situation In the country. and IN
Athens particularly, Is growing more and
more seriousi The news and truth about
the Larssa campaign which / wired are
Just becoming known, and cause IN All
classes deep feeling OF Indignation and
clare all the business OF the war was a
comedy got up by the government and
"fhe word treason is freely used. This
Is not the opinion OF the irresponsible. but
the better classes, az one, I'm this instance,
with the mass OF the people.
"All the facts about the defeat prove that |
the fault lies with the stum lacking lsnowl- |
edge OF the business OF war and pluck In
danger"
London. April 2s.-A special dispatch
from Constantinoplc announces that
the sultan has recalled Osmnn Pasha. in
order TO avoid embarrassing Edhem
rasha.