The Washington times., 1913-03-19
GREEKS SUSPECT
y ANARCHIST PLOT
Balkans Alarmed by Rumor That
Allies Rulers Are in Danger
of Assassination.
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patrols of Greek soldiers in the streets,
q slaughter would have followed.
The Greek government has issued for
NAL prociamation to the people an
nouncing the change of rulers and call
ing upon all Greek subjects to renew
their loyalty to the nation in this hour
of double tribulation. war and assas-
sination.
1t viii be several days before all the
Greek troops in the field learn of
Georges death, as detachments are
north Of Janika, where news must be
carried by messengers.
The assassin, Aleko Schinas, a Greek
of low type and feeble mentality. ap-
parently killed King George without de-
Hberate. or Interior motive. However,
papers were found upon his person, the
contents of which have not been dis
closed
Little is known of Schinas' past life,
except that he lived abroad about five
years. part of which time was spent In
the United States. He returned to
Greece after the occupation of Saloniki
by the Greek troops. and went from this
city to the conquered Turkish city.
He has admitted to the military police
his aparchistic beliefs, and the sup
position exists that he has been at
hliated for some time with the organi-
xation at Volo. Schinas' pockets were
uiieu Win CdrlriuSeS.
Slayer Was Intoxicated.
Evidence was obtained today that
schinas was intoxicated when he shot
King George. Witnesses told how he
was drinking with two companions IN
cafe garden close to where the King
was shot, for considerable time before
the monarch came along
Murdered" cried one OF his two CON-
al
;wher the shot was heard. according
to witnesses. II is supposed the man
referred to the King, and knew a.
whom Schinas shot.
ATHENS, March 19.-The council of
ministers today formally declared the
former Crown Prince Constantine. Duke
Of Sparta. to be, King Constantine 1 OF
Greece. succeeding his father. King
George /, assassinated by a man OF
feeble mind late yesterday as he walked
through the streets of Saloniki. which
he entered as conqueror three months
ego.
While the council of ministers was in
solemn session. preparing a proclana-
tion which ascribed the assassination OF
King George TO the act of a madman,
the grief-stricken Dowager Queen Olga
was hurryfng to Saionih aboard Rus
sian warship. bemoaning that she had
left the King alcne in the conquered
city few days ago. and the new King
Constantine was hurrying from Janina,
the Turkish city in Epirus, which he
entered as a conqueror recently.
The Hellenic capital was the scene OF
deepest gloom and mourning today.
Flags were at half-mast, buildings were
draped in black, and government de-
partments were closed. Theaters closed
their doors last night, and all business
Ii at standstill.
But while the nation mourns the dead
King as a friend and helper lost, there
ID no alarm as to the future of the
kingdom. The new King. onstantine,
always has baen popular and respected.
The Greeks have great confidence in his
ability and sagacity, and since the army
of which he was the active head took
Janina, Constantine has been a popular
? idol His succession 10 the throne gives
no uneasiness or dissatisfaction.
The ministry and populace awaited
news from Saloniki, where it was ex-
pected that King Constantine, Prince
Nicholas and Dowager Queen Olga to-
day would announce FUNERAL arrange
ments for the slain monarch.
The oosequies of King George will be
imposing. He was related to every
reigning family in Europe. and every
nation will be represented at the fu-
neral. Princes, dukes, and grand dukes
will represent their sovereigns and a
brilliant assemblage VIII be here.
As soon as possible the body of King