New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-10-09


Premier LsImis Of Greece informed
British. French. Russian and Italian
ministers who visited MIN today that
he could not define the governments
policy until after meeting % the
Cabinet" said Reuter- dispatch from
Athens
81. is understood that the govern
ment PURPOSES following a purely llel
icnlc Policy. without leaning either
way. and that il will not abandon
armed neutrality unless high nationa.
interests compel II 70 take such 4.
step"
Berlin. oct. S by wireless TO Tuck
erton. y. J).-"The German govern
mcnt has lodged protest in Athens
against the landing Of troops on Greek
territory by the Entente Powers" says
the Overseas News Agency. The re-
ply Of Greece has not been received
Berlin newspapers, discussing the
ultlmatum TO Bulgaria and the viola
tion Of Creece's neutrality, point out
that the Entente Powers concerned in
these actions are the same nations
which advanced az their reasons Tor
entering the war their purpose to fight
for free ion, justice and the protection
Yet these same powers demand from
Bulgaria action Incompatible with the
sovereign rights Of an lndependent
state. Thus they show their real mo-
tives, abandoning ELL principles as soon
as their own interests make this nee
essary.
"In this connection the newspapers
recall the British agitation against
CO.. oYar~ h. srst. e Dg1..
This case, however, was altogether diff
ferent from that of Greece. Germany's
very existence was then endangered,
while violation of Greek neutrality
merely means for Great Britain and
France advancement Of their egoistic
interests. The purpose of this breach
OF international law is TO encourage
Serbia to sacrifice herself on the altar
Of the interests of the Entente Powers
in order that she may obstruct the way
of the Germans and Austro- Hungarians
10 Constantinople after the failure OF
the Dardanelles action"
Paris, Oct. s.-The supporters of for
mer Premier NoniZelos, who constitute
a majority of the Greek Chamber, il has
been learned on nigh authority, says a
Havas dispatch from Athens, Will not
oppose the new Ministry, so that added
complications may be avoided at q criti-
cal period Overthrow of the Zaimia
Cabinet would involve the dissolution
of the Chamber, which is considered
extremely hazardous. as the Greek con-
stitution does not permit fixing date
for elections during mobilization Of the
army.
What purport to be details of the
historic interview between King Con
stantine and Premier Venize.os whicl
resulted in the latter's resignation are
printed in the Greek journal "Kairo,.
After agreeing to mobilization as q
precauticn involving no change Of ool-
icy, the King asked the Premier what
was the object Of the concentration Of
such a strong army on the Macedonian
frontier. VI. Venizelos answered that
the object was twofold-frst, to defend
the country, and. second. TO 60 to the
aid of Serbia in case she were attacked
by Bulgaria.
The King then remarked that h.
agreed with Nenizelos so far as de-
Tending the country was concerned, but
could rot see that Greece was called
upon 10 help Serbia. The Premier r.
called the obligations imposed upoa
Greece by her treaty of alliance, but
Constantine retorted that when Greece
asked Scrbia's aid against Turkey IN
May, 1914. it was refused.
To further arguments on the part OF
NJ. NenizelOs the King replied that the
Premier was contradicting himself. for
when the allied powers asked Greece
10 assist Serbia al the time of the Aus
trian attack NJ. Venizelos made a prom
Use of such assistance conditional upon
the armed cooperation OF Rumania and
the benevo eat neutrality OF Bulgaria.
These conditions not having been
pledged, the King pointed out, he re
fused to join Serbia at time when tn,
Austrian forces arrayed against her did
not exceed 10000 and Bulgaria was
not hostile.
"But to-day" added the King, "the
Auetro- Germans are half million, 20
whom must be added 100000 Bulgari
ans. and the retreat Of the Russians
prevents the Rumanians from doing
anything for Serbia"
Serbia believes, saws the Nish CORE
spondcnt Of 'Lo Matin,' that Greece
will not abandon her ally, ard that the
differences between King Constantine
and VI. \onlZclOs can be snoothed over.
IL is maintained that the interests Of
Greece are quite as much az stake "a
Serbia, as botn are equally threatened.
Attention ie called also 20 the fact that
Austria hitherto has claimed rights TO
the port Of Saionica.
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