New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-05
Chamber Refuses
Vote of Confidence
by l47 to ia.
MAY DISSOLVE
PARLIAMENT
King Holds Up Resigna-
tiOns-Fear of DemObi-
lization Stays Election.
WATCH BULGAR MOVES
People Impressed with Allies
Force at Salonica and
Pledges to Serbia.
{ Special Csble 70 ne Trbane. !

London, Nov. 4.--Again the Balkan
wheel has taken a turn for the
Allies, and by the fall Of the Zaimis
Ministry, following the refusal Of the
Greek Chamber TO grant vote OF
confidence, Greece has been brought
to the verge of war.
Twice before Greece has stood IN
the same position, but both times the
Influence of King Constantine, broth
er-in-law of the Kaiser, has been
powerful enough TO reverse her
course and break the word OF the
nation. For the third time the issue
lies squarely between the King, with
his Prussian sympathy, and Veniz-
clos, the creator of modern Greece.
The fall of the government, long
expected, since ex-Premier Venizelos
held "A majority Of the Chamber.
grew out of debate on military af-
fairs. As often happens in such in
stances, the Cabinet demanded vote
of confidence on comparatively
trivial point-some questioning OF
the Minister of War. General Yana-
ktsas-and the government was de-
feated, l47 to Ia.
Here. however, the real cause OF
the downfall is seen in the speeches
of Prensiers Asquith and BRAND, and
the conferences of Joffre and Kitch-
erer, while the steady increase OF the
allied forces at Salonica has not been
without its effect on the Greek peo-
pie.
Allies Optimistic on Turn.
The natural sequel, therefore
when the news of Premier Zaimaiss
resignation was received here seemed
t. be the return Of Venizelos TO
power. His views were too wei
known TO doubt his course; indeed,
he had publicly declared that his pol
lev would be immediate Intervention
H. the war, not only because he felt
that Greece was bound legally and
morally to Serbia, but that IT would
prevent later Bulgar aggression
against Greek Macedonia.
That Venizelos has not receded an
inch from his position, but that, OF
the contrary, he now regards the
issue as one directly between the
monarchy and Parliament, Is indicat-
ed in cabled extracts Of his speech
reaching here tonight.
81 should have preferred not to drag
the Kings name into the discussion
said the ex.Premier, but since yoI
ask me, I will say that in constitu-
tional government the crown has n
place In the responsibilities.
"Only foolish political leaders can
think Of hiding behind the cro~n'
which Is irresponsible, for II they sd-
nit that in a parliamentary govern
ment there can be such a thing As
crown policy. they are unworthy !"
represent a free and sovereign people.
"No; the King does not wish 'h'
country's destruction. That Is ABSURD
Bu, our state is democracy pro
sided over by the King, and the whole
responsibility Is with the Cabinet.
"If you want monarchy, say 20
openly, and call for the necessary
changes in legislation. but your ei-
forts will be unsvailing, because ina
nation want: the legislation 70 re-
main.
Question of Peoples Rights.
81 admit the Crown has the right
N disagree with the responsible gov
eminent. II IL thinks the latter Is not
in agreement with the national viii,
hut after the recent election such
non.agreement Is out Of the question.
and now the Crown has not the right
10 disagree again OH the same ques-
II. is not a question Of patriotism,
hut Of constitutional liberties. | know
the King is distinguished general.
but he is not equally experienced IN
things political.
'Tf I have tolerated the present Cse'-
net I have done so because Of the CON
stitutionsl deadlock created By the
Crowns sctio.s and the impossibil'ty OF
holding elections In the present state
Of mobilization.
"You are missaking this tolsrstien
for approval Of your policy, with wh'es
| disagree dismetrically. Instead OF
new elections you had better suspend
the constitution until the end Of the
war. that we may know exactly where
the responsibilities lie. and not drsf
the constitution and the national VIII
through the shams Of empty eonsasu-
tional forms"
Believing that Greece would declare
war on bulgaria and that RumsnIs
would Immediately follow, thsr: vas
Am immediate rally on the stock EN-
change. ard the general cnesriu'nes
was reelected In the upward oooha o'
many issues. 49,.
Later dispatches from Athsn.. now.
ever. indicate that King Cens'sa'ss