New-York tribune., 1920-11-17
Nenizelos's Cabinet Resigned

NeniZeiOSS & cabinet Resigned
ATHENS, Nov. l6 (By The Associ-
ated Press ).-Premier Nenizelos's Cab
met resigned to-day as result of the
success of the Opposition party in the
Troops opened fire on several
occasions Monday to dsperse after
election troublemakers Last night
there were fears of further trouble
which may lead to martial law. and
there was said to be danger that the
emmy might get out Of hand.
Two persons were killed by shots
fred from houses facing the Foreign
Office. 1t was said that reactionary
elements were responsible for the fir
ing. Armed police rushed to the scene
end lively fusillade resulted.
The disorders began with parade
Of Opposition adherents to attack the
Liberal Club. Troops stationed within
the club quarters fired upon the
marchers.
The military later attacked the Oppo
sitlon headquarters, from which a few
shots came. For two hours the head
quarters were besieged and bombarded
b4 the troops. A number Of bystand-
erS were wounded.
Troops are guarding the public
pieces and the homes Of the leaders Of
both sides.
The stores. banks and theaters were
closed yesterday. the population kept
close, not taking the risk of leaving
their homes.
The complete victory Of the Opposi-
ton seemed almost certain last night,
although final results were still lack
ing. Even leaders Of the elements OPP
posed to Premier Venizelos were sur
prised by the showing their candidates
had made in Macedonia and Attica
Chamber Overwhelmingly Royalist
Latest returns give the supporters Of
NJ Venizelos 11S Deputies, against $50
Royalists. NJ. Nenizelos and all but
two of his ministers were beaten. None
of the Nenizelist candidates was elect
ed In Greece and Macedonia, with the
exception of Epirus and the Egean
Islands.
The feeling seems TO be that the vote
against Premier Nenizelos was so
heavy 1t might be considered an ex-
preston OF the popular will, the peo-
pie. as one observer expressed it, hay
ing tired Of progress, glory and ex-
pansion."
1t is said NJ. Venizelos has advised
Liberals to abide by the verdict Of the
people.
Demetrios Gounaris, leader Of the
Opposition, As declared the foreign
policy of Greece will not be changed
PARIS, Nov 16.-The program of
Gounaris, advices received here say.
calls for an invitation to former Crown
Prince George, the Duke Of Sparta, to
ascend the throne of Greece
dispatch to the Temps from Athens
says it is probable that NJ. Venizelos
Will take up his home in France.
The defeat of Premier Nenizelos.'
French Foreign Office statement said
may be termed display of gross in
gratitude by the Greeks for the man
who brought the country to the Allies
side and greatly increased its size
power and influence, and this view is
shared by the Allies. II was q great
shock to the Allies"
LUCERNE, Nov. 16.-Former King
Constantine of Greece and Professor
Georgios Strcit. former Greek Foreign
Minister, who is with the ex-king in
this city, spent wakeful night last
night, receiving lourly telegrams on
the result of the Greek elections from
Athens. They were greatly pleased at
the defeat of their arch enemy, Pre-
mier Nenizelos.
Constantine, it is known, hopes to
return to the throne, but he is still
doubtful whether the opposition will
call him.
The ex-King has refused to make any
statement regarding his plans. He
said, however:
Il will abide by the will Of my peo-
pie. 1t is q question Of the right of
determination. If the Greek peo-
pie choose to contin, their allegiance
to me | must answer their call"