The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-05
IS GREECE AGAIN TO PASS
 UNDER VENlZELOS' SWAY?
Cabinet of M. Zaimis Goes Down in Defeat and King Constantine Must Again Choose a New Prenier. Venizelos May Be Chosen or Dissolution of Parlia- ment tteSs> Take Place

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 SAooaon. November 1.-The defeat of ,as.e Greek government in the Chamber of Deputies and the consequent resig- nation of the Zaimis cabinet is the latest sensation afforded by the Ball. kans.
 While it is understood that Eicu- therios venixeIos, former premier. had the power to turn the government out whenever he desired, having the ma iority in the chamber, the fall of Zai- mis came unexpectedly, as it was be- lieved that the leader of the majority had decided to accord the premier suf- ficfent support to enable him to remain in office for the present. mt least.
 As so often happens, however, q vote of confidence was demanded by the government on matter of minor fm- portance-some difference of opinion between M. Nenizeios and the minister of war, General yanakitsas, on military proposaIs-and the government was defeated I47 to II4
 By handing the resignation of his cabinet to King Constantine, NJ. Xaimfs again places on the King the respon- sibility of deciding the future policy of his country. In London the first im- prcssion was that the governments defeat would mean the immediate re- call of M. Vcnizelos and the fulfiilment of the original agreement between hin, and the allied powers to go to Scrvia's assistance.
 In this belief the news caused n distinct rally on the stock exchange. Later dispatches from Athens, however, indicated a possible dissolution or Parliament. Should this occur. it would be at least two months before an eIec- ton could be held and the new cham her meet. In the meantime. either the Zaiiais cabinet, the resignation or which has not yet been accepted, with perhaps q change in the ministry of war, or some other cabinet fayorins the Kings policy of continued neutrai- ity, would have charge of affairs, and consequently there would be no change in the military situation.
 Allies Want NeNzel0S
 Even should M. Venizeios be called upon to form new government it is not cer- tain that he would join the allies at present but the quadruple entente would have the Assurance that Greece would not turn Asalisa tlsap
 on tho other hand. II is fsot to be foI- gotten that King Constantine was will- .e M al, up to a certain point and there are some diplomats here who believe that assured of a landing of very strong Anglo-French forces at Saloniki and kavala, together with a Russian army on the other side of Thrace, and the possible assistance of Roumania, the Greek King might ba willing to embark on operations against Bulgaria.
 Greece never looked with favor on Bul- garian occupation of Macedonia, and there are some in the country who fear that victorious Bulgaria might throw covetous eyes on kavala, which King Ferdinand fought so hard to get at the conclusion of the Balkan wars.
 Roumania is in somewhat the same position as Greece A majority of the Greek people favor the allies while the King and government wish to maintain neutrality, at least until it appears clear that the allies can win the War. There have been continual demonstrations in Roumania in favor of intervention, which have been heightened by the presence of a large Russian force on the north eastern border waiting to attack Bull gara.
 In the Balkans
 In Berlin, according to reports. Tear has been expressed that this force will be allowed to march through Roumanian territory, and that it might be joined by the Roumanian army. To discourage this an Austro-German army is being assem- bled on Rounanias western borders. Thus the anxiety of the Roumanian gov ernment can be understood.
 Besides massing troops. the allies are taking other steps to persuade Greece and Roumania that it is to their interest to join against the central powers.
 Having checked the German offensive along the whole eastern front, except di- rectly west of Riga, where the nature of the ground makes an advance diffi- cult the Russians have started a counter offensive at three points-west of Dvinsk. on the Styr in yoihynia, and on the Stripa in Galcs, On the Stripa river they claim to have won a great vic- tory and to have captured 5000 prisoners. although admitting that the battle con tinues. They also claim successes else where
 The Germans, on their side assert that all the Russian attacks have been re- pulsed with heavy loss to the Russians in killed. wounded and prisoners.
 From an unofficial source it also is reported that the Russians are advanc- ing in strong force and have captured important positions near Czernowitz, a movement calculated more than year ago to infiuence Roumania.
 The Servians. who are making g stand in the south supported by the British end French, continue their retirement be- fore the Austro-Germans and BulSali lians in the north and northeast. The Bulgars are within 10 miles of Nisi and are ad- vancins northwestward from Gskup to- ward Pristina. Thus, besides being in danger Of losing their capital. the Ser vians are threatened with being cut off from the south. and will have only one line of retreat. to Montenegro. They arc fighting severe rearguard actions, never theless, and are leaving little or nothing behind for the invaders.
 The fighting continues in the Cham pagne diAtrict of France, with fluctuating results.
 While the Italians persist in their of fensive. the Austrians claim they have made no progress.
 Reception for Brand Whitlock
 Toledo, O.. November 4.-One of the greatest receptions in the history of the