Evening star., 1916-01-03

the Havas Agency, filed yes
terday at Athens.
LONDON, January 3.-An
Athens newspaper states that
martial law will be declared Jam
uary IS, and that the chamber OF
deputies has been summoned to
meet on the 18TH to ratify the
thereof, according
to a dispatch received here.
A dispatch from Athens reports
the arrival in the Gulf of Orfano
ION the coast of Greece east of
Saloniki) of thirty large trans
ports full of troops, who began
to disembark. The report is un
confirmed.
Bulgars Holding Back.
1t is reported with increasing fre-
quency that the central powers are
planning an attack on Saloniki. but
they are said to be experiencing diffi-
culties with Bulgaria, which, accord
ing to these reports. does not wish to
participate in such a campaign unless
it promises something more than ex-
pulsion of the allies from Salonikf.
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given to the seizure OF the consuls
representing Germany and her allies
at Saloniki. 1t is expected that SO far
as Greece is concerned the incident
will be closed with the release of the
consuls under safe conduct
While requesting some such action by
the entente powers, Greece also has
protested to Germany against the aero
plane attack on Saloniki. Germany
and her allies denounce the arrest, of
the consuls as a violation of interna-
tional law, while Bulgaria already has
retaliated by arresting then French
vice consul at Sofia.
Interview With Greek King.
The Athens correspondent of the
Daily Mail has had an interview with
CONSTANTINE, WHOHi ne CIColtb
with perfect honesty in his desire to
serve Hellenic. not German, interests.
and not to be drawn into the European
conflict. While he wishes to avoid
quarrel with Germany, he desired to be
friendly with the allies and has no Sc
cret understanding with Bulgaria.
The king. according to the corre-
SpOndent, says:
There was never any reason for the
suspicion with which we were treated.
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small differences with the French and
English, but, rest assured. We will do
all possib BILE to bring about complete
with the allies. We have
no desire but to- accord you every IA,
cility. The possible umbrage which 1
felt at some of your actions has quito
passed. as a result of the harmony pre-
vailing at Saloniki. l desire the
closest friendship with Great" Britain.
but I will not be forced out of my neu-
trality, which 1 shall maintain while 1
am convinced that Greek interests are
best served thereby"
Thinks Allies Should Go.
The Athens correspondent of the
Daily Chronicle states in a dispatch
that the King of Greece told him he
could not understand what the entente
allies were supposed to be gaining in
remaining at Saloniki. The correspond
ent quotes King Constantine as follows:
Il could understand their presence SO
long as there was possibility of aid
ing Serbia, but now that the object of
the mission has failed why remain? No
useful military purpose is now to be
served. It is fairly obvious that if the
Anglo-French withdrew, and sought a
fresh and more profitable field of op-
erations the armies of the central pow
ers would withdraw also and the sit
uation would solve ITSELF
The king added, says the correspond
ent. that he did not expect an offensive
by either side. and that therefore
Balkan stalemate might reasonably be
expected.
italy last week from Albania, is said
by Reuters Athens correspondent to
have arrived at Saloniki on French
He was accompanied by
several Serbian ministers and officers.
sa1oniki Attack Ordered.
RERLIN, January 8, via London
The Morgen Post today publishes a re-
mort that orders have been given to
the German and Austrian troops in
Serbia to advance into greece and at
tack the French and British. A
Rucharest dispatch to the Morgen
Post credits this statement to the Outro
Of Sofia. ,-,.-..
II is said Germany has communicated
IN Greece her desire to clear Grecian 1
territory of the entente allied forces.
The German minister at Athens, the |
5ispatch says. told Premier Skouloudis |
he best interests of Greece demand |
I'd the removal of the French and Brit |
sh. inasmuch as in the existing cir |
Greece would be exposed |
10 danger from the troops of the CEN |
tral powers, which have. been ordered |
10 pursue the allies on Greek tsrrt- |
tory. .-.,.+s. +. - -