New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-19
Greeks Appeal to U. S.
to Protect Nation

Athens. Oct. 17-(via London, Oct
1s).-After the demonstration here
against the Entente Allies. during
which procession Of 5000 persons
marched 20 the American legation
aud protested against the landing OF
Trcnch marines, a delegation oil SIX
persons called to-day at the American
ieration and presented resolutions
sskine the sympathy and protection oil
Tire United States against the en-
croaehments of the Entente Powers
The spokesman said in English, IN pre-
senting the resolutions: =.
Henry Clay's speech In regard 70
Creece's struggle for liberty, es wen
"a one BY Daniel Webster, sald the
struggle would have been made mean,
inCless if the liberties OF greece h"u
been subsequently lost" 80,
The American Minister, Gsrrett
nroppers. promised 70 forward the
ratitiou 70 Washington. Following is
The text OF the resolution presented TO
IN the name Of the people spon-
tansouslv assembled before the lega'
ton Yesterday evening, 10 come to you
D representati,c Of The great, ifee
liberal American people, to register
with you and through you to the peopit
Won so wOrthiiy represent the proIeS'
o. the Greek people.
"Tbc Greek citizen has decided to
f-main neutral because he does not
tirk D. 20 his interest 10 participate
ia tho European war, and on TINS &C
count he has become the victim OF CO.
crc'on b. the rival groups engaged ID
The struggle During the year past the
yir-l groups gradually sboiished ali tne
functions Of the Greek state, and no"
olc Of the groups even occupies oui
p.tal. u,,
aIr-avs have fought for liberty agalns'
slavery. and therefore appeal 20 theiI
powerful influence 20 avert the sub
igVation OF those who desire only &c
remain free. Owing to our exceptions
position with respect 10 the powers n
fhs conflict, such influence can be ex'
s-cised eTicaciously only by America
We trust that the noble American
reople will lend a sympathetic ear tc
orr appeal. ard we call for three
cheers FOR the American people. Hur-
rahl Hurrah! Hurrah!'
Among the rames signed to the peti-
ton are Nassos Nergls, Constantine
Fnglesis, Constantine Cotseas,. U
Roussos and Themistocles Tasoularle
Recent reports published in Greek
newspapers that an American feet OF
thirty warships was on the way TO
Greece inspired the crowd to insist on
seeing Mr.. Droppers, although the
legation remained dark, the door was
closed and no one answered the bell
For several hours the fruitless attempt
70 gain q hearing at the legation was
continued, with repeated cheers for the
United States.
Unknown 20 the crowd. the American
Minister and the legation secretary
were watching the denomination from
windows Of the American Club, directly
opposite.
When It was seen at last that no re-
snouse could be had az the time from
the legation. the comm ttee was formed
20 wait upon Mr.. Droppers to-day anC
h-g him TO put the case Of Greece be
fore the American people.
Then the crowd, constantly increas
ing IN numbers. marched TO the Offices
of The Associated Press waving th'
American flag and calling on the new
agency 10 inform the world what wa'
going on in Greece.
The Royalist newspaper "Newhem
era" this morning published half psg'
editorial declaring the impartial Amer
lean press was the only bar before
which Greece could obtain justice an'
sympathy.