The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-08-21
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Rome, August Gothic Duke OF the
Abruzzi Is to be called to succeed the
King Of Greece, according to the hest
Informed OF the European politicians
lind diplomats, and probably Will oc-
cupy the throne well within the period
OF year.
According to very high parsonage
in court circles. the fight between the
clique surrounding King George and
the Military League is anything but
ended Next November, when tho Con-
stitutional Assembly Will meet. tho
difference of opinion with regard to
the framing OF tho now Constitution
will doubtless lead to q renewal OF
the fight, and tho King who has al
ready proved capable Of shaking on
the court clique. will have no other
alternative but to resign.
The last Greek mail has also
brought here many surprising bits OF
news. According to these secret COM
munlcations, the Kings position Is
becoming every day more prooarious.
and he has expressed his wish to give
up tho crown. The fact that this
year his advisers have prevented him
from going abroad. seems to conform
the report, at the same time the army's
unrest which preceded last years
military revolt. is again being felt, and
is anything but reassuring.
Personally. there Is no animoslty
against the King, and the fight Is
being mainly directed against those
who surround him. AS a matter Of
fact. the Danish dynasty. although
never disliked, has never been exceed
ingly popular In Greece. while Crown
Prince Constantine forfeited whatever
right he had to the army's devotion
ut the time Of the Greco-Turkish
War. The King, 1t is said. knows
that. and that Prince Albert Of Monaco
has fixed Prince Constantine's future
by designating him his successor to
the rulership OF the Kingdom. King
George Is inclined to retire and leave
the Creek people entirely free in
working out the solution OF the many
problems which threaten national dis
ruption
But who is to head the nation? The
Military League, while opposed to
republican form of government, breads
military despotism for its political
consequences. Sooner or later 1t would
mean the Intervention OF European
powers, and In the end the imposition
OF g now dynasty or worse. perhaps,
than the present one. A ruler connect
cd with one Of tho rcigning houses OF
Europe, and who can command tho
respect of all classes, would give to
Greece new lease OF life. and the
choice OF the Military League has
fallen on the Duke OF the Abruzzi.
Tho duke. besides being Kings
cousin. is also the son OF King. His
father, Amadeo. brother OF the late
King Humbert. while still young
man was called to the throne OF Spain
The Spanish people. however, proved
quite unruly. and he resigned after
few months reign. This was In 1874.
The Duke of the Abruzzi is one of
the most popular princes OF Europe.
Since boy his life has been devoted
to scientific pursuits. and he has
made quite reputation for himself
as an explorer. At twenty he had
climbed all of the highest mountain
peaks Of the Italian and Swiss Alps,
and at twenty-eight he conquered
Mount st. Elias. in Alaska Els Polar
expedition came right after, and that
added greatly to his reputation. -Four
years ago the duke explored the Moon
Mountains. In Equatorial Africa. climb
ng the Ruwentzeri. their highest
peak, and two years ago he won the
height record in the Himalayas. When
not on tours of exploration the duke
has been constantly In active naval
service. and Is accounted ono OF tho
1est officers of53thc Italian navy. AL
present he Is In charge Of the naval