New-York tribune., 1917-04-09

ConStantine's policies rather than on
the question Of pro-German or pro-Ally
that the meetings were split. Speakers
in Carnegie Hall made it plain they be
lieved the King to be first and last pro-
Greek in his efforts to hold his nation
TO neutrality, while at the other meet
ing the point of attack on Constantine
was his sympathy, as asserted by revo-
lutonary orators, with the German
cause.
Flags Of Allies Displayed
In Terrace Garden, the hall ablaze
with the red, white and blue Of the
United States, the blue and white of
Greece and the flags of the Entente
Allies, a picture Of President Wilson
hung under an electric sign proclaim
ing Liberty Forever" At either side
Of the picture were likenesses Of Ad-
miral Koundouryeotis and General
Daglis, leaders of the armed forces Of
the provisional government which for
mer Premier Vcnizelos has set up at
Salonica. Venizelos's picture hung
alone at the rear of the platform.
Dr. Demetris Kalimahos, managing
editor Of THE Greek National Her
aid presided, and Dr. Nicholas Muir
ray Butler, president OF Columbia
University, was the chief speaker
I'VE look 10 you. to that oldest Of
countries from which so much that is
great and conquering has come. to give
YOUR whole support to the cause of
liberty and self-government in Greece
and throughout the world" said Dr.
Butler.
Dr. Buffers closing suggestion that
loyalty 10 the United States could be
best displayed by striking a blow for
Greece and democracy through tn
United States army or navy called
forth period of cheering that would
have delighted a visiting recruiting Of
hcer.
Mayor Mitchell was represented by
his secretary, Theodore Rousseau.
who compared the effects TO follow an
Allied victory with those Of the an
cient Greeks victory over the Per
SLAMS.
An Opportunity to Fight
The principal address in the Greek
tongue was made by Panos Aravant'-
nos, special envoy Of the provisional
government 70 the United States.
"If YOU are loyal to the ideals Of
Greece" he concluded. "the United
States now offers you an opportunity
20 fight for them"
Every man and woman in Carnegie
Hall arose and. waving American and
Greek flags cheered the suggestion that
they fight on the side OF this coun-
try.
With equal enthusiasm they greet
cd the statement Of Paxton Hibben.
formerly Of the American diplomatic
corps. that. Notwithstanding contrary
reports, King Constantine OF Greece
was strongly pro-Ally.
A telegram was sent TO President
Wilson by the meeting, which said IN
part:
1--WE desire once more TO pledge oui
LOYALTY and our devotion to YOU. NJ.
President, as the supreme chief. and
TO the government Of the United
States. and will consider it an
honor and a privilege TO uphold
bv word and by deed the noblest
traditions Of this glorious Repub-
lic which is about TO enter inc
world conflict in support OF the rights
of nationalities, the freedom OF the
seas and the highest dictates OF nv
manity and civilization
Says King Is PrO-Grcek First
The enthusiasm reached p high
pitch when Mr. Hibben told the men
Of Hellenic birth that he had several
times talked with King Constantin..
who told him that at least half e
dozen :imes he had assured the Allies
that he sympathized with their cause.
But. first Of all. said Mr.. Ilibben, the
King was pro-Greek. and merely
wanted assurance that Greece should
not be deprived of any Of her terri
tory.
Professor T. Lathrop Stoddard. of
Harvard was another speaker The