The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-06-13
Action Follows Arrival Of
Allied Troops on Coast
of Greece.
MONARCH TO DEPART
He, and Crown Prince Will
Leave Probably for
Switzerland.
NO DISORDER IN ATHENS
Prince Alexander. New Ruler,
Is 24-He Is Not Pro-
German.
20 DISORDER IN ATHENS

ATHENS, via Paris, June l2.-The fall
OF Constantine l., King of the Hellenes,
has come. In response to the demands
of the protecting Powers. France.
Great Britain and Russia. he abdi-
Gated to-day in favor OF his second
son, Prince Alexander.
This climax in the affairs of Greece
was brought about though the agency
of the French Senator, NJ. Jonnart.
who has held posts in several French
Cabinets, and who arrived at Athens
only day or two ago on a special
mission as the representative of
France, Great Britain and Russia.
NJ. Jonnart had previously visited
Salonica and other points and he lost
no time in getting into conference with
the Greek Premier, Alexander Zaimis.
The demands of the Powers respecting
also specifically eliminated Crown
Prince George as his successor. tho
Crown Prince being included among
those Greeks in official life who were
considered strongly pro-German.
Intend TO Leave Country.
Both the former King and Prince
George. 1t was announced day by
Premier Zaimis intend 10 leave the
country Immediately. 1t is reported that
they will embark on Britisn warship
and proceed to Switzerland by way of
Italy. 1t is presumed that Prince Alex
ander will take up his royal duties in
full acceptance of the ideas which the
protecting Powers desire to he put into
effect in the Government OF Greece dur
ing the present war lie is 81 years old
and has been free from anti-Entcnte pro-
clivities
Affairs In Greece which several times
since the outbreak of the war had
seemed on the verge of a settlement.
recently have taken on such an aspect
OF uncertainty that it became necessary
for the Powers TO act with decision. NJ
Jonnart was selected to proceed to
Athens for the purpose of laying before
the Premier the aims which France.
Great Britain and Russia had with re-
spect to establishing unity OF feeling
among the Greeks and greater security
for the Entente forces engaged in oper-
ations in the East.
While he Informed the Premier that
troops had been placed AT his disposal
he appealed to that official to use his in
fuence toward peaceful settlement.
The troops, according to NJ Jonnarts in
structions. were not to land until the
King had given his answer.
Abdication Demanded.
NJ. Jonnart called upon Premier
Zaimis Monday morning and demanded
in the name OF the protecting Powers the
abdication OF King Constantine and the
nomination OF his successor to the ex-
! cluson OF the dialogue (Crown Prince0
! VI. Zaimis recognized the disinterested-
| hess of the Powers, whose sole object
was 10 reconsttute the unity of Greece
under the Constitution, but he pointed
out 10 NJ Jonnart that a decision could
only be taken by the King after Il meet
| ing of the Crown Council. composed Of
| former Premiers
Prior to the announcement OF the
| Kings decision many Greeks loyal TO
| the Crown gathered for the protection of
the sovereign. on Monday night 1000
reservists formed a Gordon around the
palace in his defence. II that should
he necessary, and a delegation headed by
| Naval Commander MaVromichaols was
received by Constantine, The delega-
ton pledged the devotion of the army
and the people 10 his cause The Kings
only reply was an appeal tnat they
| should remain calm.
All efforts OF agitators TO start a man
| Hesitation failed, and the army officers
announced their intention to obey the
order OF the Government to take no part
in any demonstrations and 10 maintain
peace.
Agitators were stll attempting TO
operate in the streets Of Athens tonight.
but there were no disorders, and every
thing leads 10 the belief that there will
be none.
II was not until . so o'clock this morn
ing that the Premier communicated to
the Commissioner OF the allied Powers
the Kings answer in the following letter !:
The Minister and High Commissioner
OF France. Great Britain and Russia !:
Having demanded by your note OF yester
day the abdication OF his Majesty King
Constantine and tho nomination of his
SUCCESSOR the undersigned, Premier and
Foreign Minister has the honor to in
form your EXcellency that his Majesty
the King. ever solicitous for the interests
OF Greece. has decided TO leave the coun-
try with the Prince Royal, and nomi-
mates Prince Alexander as his SUCCESSOR.
'ZAlMis"