Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22
Allies Make Announcement
of Taking Measure to Cut
Off Sea Commerce.
COUNTRY IS WORRIED
Action Taken by Entente Is
Regarded as Attempt to
Drag Nation Into War

London, Nov -, G2:25 p, m)-The
rumors Of last week that the entente
allies had determined 10 compel Greece
to repudiate all hints that she might
interfere with the passage Of allied
troops across her territory have been
substautiated by the Inauguration OF a
pacific blockade, This measure is ex-
pecled 10 elicit an immediate declara-
ton from the Greek government de-
fnlng lbs intentions clearly without
further hesitation.
Some dispatches from Athens go so
far as to say this already has been at
tanned as 9 result Of Earl Kitchener's
conference with King Constantine and
that the earl received satisfactory as
surances. The British government,
however, has not YET intimated that
Greece has complied with the demands
Of The allies.
Emotions are Conflicting.
Greece is described as a prey Of con-
ficting emotions fear of Germany,
whose military successes have brought
the Balkan war theatre nearer, and her
natural sympathy for the cause of the
allies debating opposite paths out Of
her present difficult neutrality. Some
Greek newspapers regard the block
ade Of Greece as a violation of interna-
tional law. Il has caused a profound
impression, on which immediate action
is predicted.
For the time being military opera
tons in southern Serbia have been al
most suspended This is regarded in
England as an encouraging sign for
the Serbians and their allies in view
Of the fact that a few days ago a Bull
garian advance from Prilep 10 Mon
astir appeared certain.
Move Surprises Athens.
Paris, Nov. %, (4:l0 a. M - The
declaration Of a commercial blockade
OF Greece by the entente powers has
produced a marked impression on Ath-
ems. particularly, as IL was unexpected,
An Athens dispatch to the Petit Jour
nal says the newspaper organs of the
Greek government accuse the allies,
especially Great Britain, Of seeking to
drag Greece into the war by harsh
measures.
These papers assert Greece has Civ
en- satisfactory proof that she intends
to maintain the policy OF benevolent
neutrality and has had no thought OF
taking hostile steps. However, she can
not permit transference of the thea
ire Of war into her own territory. II
is suggested that the measures taken
by the allies may now result in with
drawsl Of Greek troops from the from
tier or even in partial rehabilitation
The section OF the press which sup
ports former Premier Venizelos &C
cuses the government Of having
brought on. by want of foresight, q
conflict with the entente powers. The
general feeling. however. is one Of op-
tlmism. and it is believed serious mis-
understandings will be avoided.
Saloniki. Greece, Nov. Il (via Paris
No. %, 1910 .. m.}-It is rumored here
that the entente allies have decided tc
carry the commercial blockade to the
extent Of establishing war zone
around Greece and cutting off all sup
plies. Greeks express the hope that
no such drastic action will be taken.
The Associated Press has learned
however. that the French authorities
have made the strongest represents
tives to the throne respecting the ne
eessity that Greece give assurances
Of more active cooperation with the al
lies.
Denys Cochin, French minister with
out portfolio. who has been comforting
with the Greek officials has gone TO the
front
Il Termed Violent.
Berlin. Nov 80. Thy wireless to Say.
vile THE Overseas News Agenc,
eharacterizes the commercial blockade
q Greece by the entente powers as ar
act OF violence against small neu
Ual country which intends TO main.
IAN neutrality without engaging In In
ulgues.' The blockade It says, agrees
exceedingly well with the practice o.
ue entente powers in regard TO ques
ITEMS affecting the sovereignty of small
heutrals."