New Britain herald., 1915-11-22
GREECE MUST SHOW
 INTENTION TO ALLIES
Blockade Measure Will Bring
 About Declaration
GERMANY WAKES SARCASTIC
Wireless Statement From Berlin Takes Shot at English Dip1omacy-British government Remains Silent Quick Decision Expected.

London, Nov 22, 1928 D. m.-The rumors of last week that the entente allied troops across her territory have l Greece to repudiate all hints that she might interfere with the passage of allied trops across her territory have peeh substantiated by the inaugura- ton of a pacific blockade This measure is expected to elicit an inn T2edlate declaration from the Greek government, defining its intentions without ambiguity
 Some despatches from Athens go so far as to say this already has been at tanned as result of Earl Kitchener's conference with King Constantine, and that the earl received assurances of a satlsfa ctOry nature. The PEtish government, however, has not yet in tlmated that Greece has compiled with the demands of the allies.
 Greece is described as prey of con- H1ct1ng. emotions, fear of Germany, whose military successes have brought the Balkan war theater nearer, and her natural sympathy for the cause Of the allies, dictating opposite paths out of her present difficult neutrality. Some Greek newspapers regard the blockade of Greece as a violation of
 
 profound impression, upon which inn mediate action is predicted
 Saloniki, Greece, Nov. 21, via Paris, Nov. 22, 12:1O D. mt is rumored here that the entente alli1I have de- clded to carry the commercial block ade to the extent of establishing a war zone around Greece and cutting off all supplies. Greeks express the hope that no such drastic action will be taken. The Associated Press has learned, however, that the French au- thorities unofffcially made the strong est representations to the throne re- specting the necessity that Greece give assurances of more active co-op- eration with the allies.
 Denys Cochin French minister portfolio, who has been con- ferring with Greek officials, has gone to the front.
 "Using Harsh Measures"
 Paris, Nov 22. 4:1O a. m.-The declaration of a commercial blockade of Greece by the entente powers, has 1 produced a marked impression in Athens, particularly as it was unex- | pected. An Athens despatch to the | Petit Journal, says the newspaper or | ganS of the Greek government accuse l the allies, especially Great Britain, of i seeking to drag Greece into the war !! by harsh measures.
 These papers assert Greece has given sufficient proof that she intends | to maintain the policy of benevolent 1 neutrality and has had no thought of l taking hostile steps. However, she | cannot permit transference of the | theater of war into her own territory | It is suggested that the measures ta- ken by the allies may result in with drawal of Greek troops from the iron i tier or even in partial demobilization l
 The section of the press which SUD- ports former Premier Venizelos ac- cuses the government of having l brought on, by want of foresight, a general feeling, however is one of 1 optimism, and it is believed serious | misunderstanding will be avoided.
 Sarcasm From Berlin.
 Berlin, Nov. 22, (By wireless to 1 The Overseas News Agency characterizes the commercial block ade of Greece by the entente powers as ''an act of violence against small neutral country which intends to maintain neutrality without engag- ing in intrigues.'
 The blockade, it says, "agrees eX- ceedingly well with the practice of | the entente powers in regard to ques- tions affecting the sovereignty of small natiOnS.'