The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-08

London. March 7.-uOs45 r. m.) Greece apparently is at the parting of the ways, with her King exerting his influence to maintain the conntry's neutrality in opposition to EIcuthcrios venixcIos, the retiring premier. and the man to whom Greece owes her re- vivaI
 M. venizelos yesterday announced the resignation of himself ane his cabinet, as King Constantine did not approve the policy of the government. Today in the chamber of deputies he clearly indicated that differences between him and the monarch were over the question of peace and war. He said he had advised the King to select as q new premier NJ zai- mis, governor of the National bank who he said. will follow policy of neutral ity, which I hope will not endanger our newly acquired territory"
 A grand council of ministers was held at Athens today under the presidency of King Constantine and as venzelos was leaving the palace at it's conclusion he was acclaimed by the populace.
 MlnlSterS Met at Athens
 King Constantine won great popularity by the successful manner in which he led the last two Balkan wars This pop s,iarity. showever.she shared with AI Ven izelos. to whose diplomacy in the eonfer- ences following the war Greece is said to owe her success and whose organza- tion was largely responsible for her abil- ity to fight as she did. The retiring pre- wa pirff in, fl<, Balkan alliance, which united the Balkan states against Turkey.
 In his speech today NJ. Venizelos prom ised to support any government selected by the King. There seems to be some s'oubt, however. whether the deputies will follow any other leader than Venizelos M Zaimis who has been requested by the King to form new ministry. asked .4 hours in which V1 consider the matter. While this political dispute is going on ln the Greek capital the allied fleet con tlnues bombarding the forts of the Oar danelles, forcing of which will make great changes in the near east--changes which it is considered none of the Balkan states. and least of all Greece, can afford to treat slightingly.
 Battleships Start BOmbardment
 Having damaged two forts on the Eu- ropean side of the nalrows previously, the British battleship Queen Elizabeth diiu otflerS or the allied WarSnlpS SdIur- day started a bombardment by indirect fire on the forts on the Asiatic side of the narrows. These forts are offering stubborn resistance. In addition the Turkish army, with modern German guns, is concentrating on the Gallipoli peninsu- la to oppose any landing, and until it is disposed of, naval experts declare the ships will not be safe in the straits.
 Bulgaria is said to have been aroused by the attack on the Dardaneles and is looking to the future. It is stated that King Ferdinand is considering a coali- ton government to direct the affairs of the country through the crisis which is expected.
 The only other events reported in the near east are a couple of skirmisheo which British forces. advancing from the heads of the Persian gulf, have had with Turks and tribesmen who had concentrated to oppose them. In these engagements both sides suffered rather heavy casualties.
 Russia has still another battle on her hands. While she Is declared to be press ing her offensive in north Poland and eastern Galtcia and holding up the Aus trians in the Carpathians. the Germans have launched an attack in the region of the Pillca river, south of Warsaw, where big battle is developing.
 The most important news in the west Is that the French have returned to the attack in the vosges and, according to Paris. have obtained a footing on some of the hills near Munster and are push ing their lines forward.