Evening star., 1920-12-06
CONSTANTINE WINS
VICTORY AT POLLS
Greek Vote Favorable to His
Return Is Overwhelming,
Reports Say.

ATHENS, December (by the AS
sociated Press). - 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
overwhelming majority in favor OF
Constantine resumfng power as king
The vote is being counted as q
matter of formality. for the piebiscite
was considered farcical in this city
and in the country at large: Reports
dicate a majority Of 100000 in favor
Of the return of Constantine. and
claims are made that the entire elec-
torate of 100000 voted for him. Defi-
mite returns from Piraeus show 13,0O9
in favor Of Constantine and only Soo
against him.
Four million ballots were printed
Ali ARRANGEMENTS have been made
for the return of Constantine 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 seenes Enacted.
THE ;vfid, scehss twaYich marked the
departure Of former Premier Veni@
seios. on November II were again en-.
acted last evening in celebration of
the result. of :. the plebisGte. which
vas fhovf~ before the svots wf4
taken.
"A crowd estimated at 100000, in
which there were babies, women,
civil servants, girls, peasants, women
from court circles, sailors and SOL
diers, gathered in Place de la Con-
stitution near the kings palace. con-
verginE on that square by all streets.
Some were walking. SON some riding h II, n
worked themselves into a perfect
frenzy, waving flags Of all nations
olive branches and paintings and
photographs Of Constantine.
A largo part Of the crowd was
composed Of women. who clamored
marched along they ohanted, madly:
Constantine has promised NJ the
vote"
DenonstYation for Prineesa.
A demonstration was made in
favor Of Princess Anastasia. and Z
handsome woman gowned in pale
yellow satin appeared on the balcony
above the famous Cafe de Bresii,
While the people applauded she
Clappc0 u6E 02nOS ana CT1oQ: ''COn.
stantine is coming back"
Long live the dollar princess was
the answering shout.
The votes cast in the plebiscite
probably will be counted IN detail to-
day. Those engaged in counting them
quit work last. night in order that
they might Join in the carnival. in
rings like children dancing "rins
around q rosey," the women throwing
confetti over their companions.
It is planned that the liner Patris
shall meet Constantine at Brtndisi late
this week. -
Allied Ala Withdrawn.
ATHENS. December (by the Asso-
ciated PresS).-Great Britain will ex-
tend, no further financial aid to Greece
in case former King Constantine re-
turns to the throne according to a
note presented to sthe Greek govern
ment today by Earl Granville, British
minister in this acity.
The French minister also presented q
note to the government. demanding the
payment Of outstanding loans.
Both notes forbid the issuance by
the national bank Of paper money al
ready printed against loan Of 4O0,-
000. 900 drachmas. which was arranged
during the regime Of former Premier
Venfzelos.
I'VE can only do what the people
want" said Premier George Rsailis. in
speaking Of the two communications
'sThe regent has received no word from
Constantine. ] will reply in a few days
to the British and French notes."