New-York tribune., 1920-12-20
Cheering Crowds Throng
Streets and Admirers
Kiss the Harness ON
Constantine's Eqllipage
Revelry Like That
OF Christmas Eve
Probable Head of Cabinet
Predicts Quick Action
Against Rebel Turks

ATHENS, Dec. 19 (By The Associated
Press).-Constantine of Greece, re-
moved from the throne by action of
the Allied Powers in 1917 and called
back by the recent plebiscite to resume
his former status, arrived in Athens
to-day. He came into the city by train
and was received at the Place de la
Concorde.
Those who greeted the returning
monarch included Queen Mother Olga.
the Regent, and Princess Anastasia,
wife Of Prince Christopher. The latter
formerly was Mrs. William B. Leeds.
Of New York.
Constantine's train steamed into the
Aurion station, about 100 yards from
the Place de la Concorde, without os
tsntation and with the monarch re-
turning like an ordinary traveller. Con-
ssantine, however, was greeted by the
cheering of thousands of persons who
had been awaiting his arrival since 9
o'clock in the morning.
Queen Mother Olga and the Princess
Anastasia, dressed in chinchilla furs
and wearing p cture hats to match,
we're standing in the royal group to
welcome Constantine. The m nisters
also were present in the station.
In carriage drawn bv six horses.
with outriders and followed by troops.
a Procession with Constantine at its
head started for the Stadion. The
crowd along the route evinced the
greatest enthusiasm, frequently break
;;nag out OF bounds and rushing up and
Alssing the harness of the horses draw
ing the royal equ page. Wild cheer
ing was heard along the entire line of
march, the people being almost de-
lirious with Joy.
Reads Message to People
After visiting the cathedral Constan-
;ihe went to the Royal Palace, where
ne read message to the people.
Inc city was gayly decorated and the
streets were full OF people. The cele-
oration of the Kings return really
began last night before his actual ar.
.lyal. Automobiles filed with cele-
hrators scurried about fving gav
STEAMERS. while their gleeful passen-
gers, among whom were members Of
he royal family, were constantly oc-
cupied IN greeting similarly occupied
parties or acknowledging the salutes
the crowds on the streets.
Inc signs of mourning for the late
A'ng alexander were removed three
days ago, and this gave the court
women, including Princess Anastasia
ahd others. an opportunity to bedeck
themselves in gala attire.
The general atmosphere las: night
sas like that of Christmas Eve. Olive
branches and emblems Of peace were
% be seen everywhere. Groups of
laughing maidens were numerous on
he walks, while the Boy Scouts and
even the street urchins were busv
gathering flags to bedeck them selves.
from the church towers the sound of
f'ngIng bells was almost constant.
AT Pha'eron, the port near Athens
snere Constantine landed, the harbor
vas clear Of Allied and American war
vessels, only few fishing boats re-
naming The town was crowded. how
ever, with numerous parties attempt
ne 70 secure vantage points from the
aotels for the ceremonial.
Crown Prince George met his father
IN the Guf of Corinth, and was accom-
lsn'ed on his trip by Grown Prince
caro-! Of Rumania.
Allied Ministers Puzzled
The allied ministers here were in a
eoandary up to the last minute. They
aso not received definite instructions
s'.nether to stay in Athens or to leave
ms city prior to Constantine's return.
:, botn Princess Anastasia and Nine.
Hsnos, wi.e OF the ate King Alexan-
ger sre personalities OF notable inter-
al in connection With the celebration
reports from court circles are that
zone OF the princely families are at
tcentnusd On ysse sl1)