The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-06
GREEK PLEB|SCITE
RETURNS INDICATE
CONSTANTINE RECALL
(By Associated Press

ATHENS, Dec 6-Returns from the
plebiscite held throughout Greece yes
terday which was to decide whether
the Greek people would recall former
King Constantine to the throne made
vacant by the death of his son, King
Alexander, appear to indicate an over
wnelming majority in favor of Con
stantine resuming power as king. The
vote is being counted as matter oil
formality for the plebiscite was con
sidered farcical in this city and in the
country at large.
Reports for the nation generally al
really indicate a majority of 100000 in
favor OF the return of Constantine
and claims are made that the entire
electorate of 100000 voted for him
Definite returns from Piraeus show
Is, 900 in favor of Constantine and only
900 against him.
Four million ballots were printed for
the plebiscite. All arrangements have
been made for the return Of Constan
tine from Switzerland. 1t is pointed
out in this city by adherents of the
former king that the allies do not
understand that the people demand
Constantine, and are losing time
writing notes.
Wild Scenes
The wild scenes which marked the
departure of former Premier VenizelOs
on Nov. II were again enacted last
evening in celebration of the result of
the plebiscite, which was known be-
fore the vote was taken
A crowd estimated at 100000, in
which there were babies, children, wo-
men, civil servants, girls, peasants,
women from court circles, sailors and
soldiers. gathered in Place de la Con-
stitution near the kings palace, con-
verging on that square by all streets.
Some were walking, some riding in
carts and automobiles, and all worked
themselves into perfect frenzy, way
ing flags of all nations, olive branches
and paintings and photographs of Con-
stantne. A large part of the crowd
was composed of women, who clamOred
for permission to vote. AS they
marched along, they chanted madly:
vote"
A demonstration was ma de in favor
of Princess Anastasla, and hand
some woman gowned in pale yellow
satin appeared on the balcony above
the famous Eaf Debresil. While the
people applauded she clapped her
bands ard cried: Constantine is com
ing back"
Long live the dollar princess!' was
the answering shout
Count Votes Today
The votes cast in the plebiscite prob
ably will be counted in detail today.
Those enga ged in counting them quit
work last night in order that they
might join in the carnival, in which
children dancing Ring around a
Rosey." the women throwing confetti
over their companions.
1t is planned that the liner PATHS
will meet Constantine at Brindisi late
this week.
Great Britain will extend no fur
ther financial aid to Greece in case
former King Constantine returns to
the throne, according to note pre-
sented the Greek government today
by Earl Granville. British minister in
this city. The French minister also
presented a note to the government
demanding the payment of outstand-
ing leans. Both the notes forbid the
issuance by the national bank of pa
per money already printed against a
loan of 400,o00,O00 drachmas, which
was arranged during the regime of
former Premier NeniZelOs. I'VE ca
only do what the people want" said
Premier George Rhallis. in speaking
of the two communications. "The re-
gent has received no word from Con-
stantine. | will reply in a few days
to the British and French notes"