The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-01-12
MONEY Big QUESTION
WITH GREECE, SAYS
KING CONSTANTINE
(By Associated Press)

ATHENS, Jan. liking Constan-
tine declared today he did not believe
the British wished a revision of the
Sevres treaty with Turkey, but ad-
mitted he had received no direct init
nations to this effect.
He asserted the morale of the Greek
army in Asia Minor had not been low
cred by the substitution of Constan-
tinist officers for men who held posi-
tions under the Venizelist. regime and
said he did not expect an attack upon
Greek forces around Smyrna by the
Turkish Nationalists and a Russian
Bolsheviki.
Finance is the most difficult prob
lem before Greece" he continued
There is no reason to suppose the al
lies will attempt to squeeze Greece un-
der the unfair arrangement made
when Greece was very poor, and the
matter may be arranged to the mutual
advantage of the nations. There
seems to be little hope that Americans
will aid financially. They might be
willing to advance money as a matter
of business but might not wish to do
so at present, wishing to stand firmly
Dy france ana GredL Britain.
Leaves VenizeIos to Voters.
Asked whether it would be neces-
sary for the Greek government to Sc
cure the return of Venizelos in order
that the country might avail itself If
his abilities, the king did not appear
enthusiastic.
That matter" he declared 'is for
the voters to decide. l am a constitu-
tional king, and not a member of any
party. The Venizeloists lack ma
jority in parliament, but should cleo
tions give them a majority, NJ. Ven
izelos would be free to return if he
desired
The king declared he did not know
of any danger that NJ. Fenizelos would
incur if he should return to Greece.
adding: at is a part of my business
to run risks. AS the king | feel I
saved my country from civil war by
returning"
Depends on Allies
"The activities of the Greek army
depends upon the allies" said Con
stantine, in discussing the situation In
Asia Minor. Il may go to Smyrna
soon to inspect the troops, but not to
lead operations. If the Bolsheviki
make a spring campaign, it will be
y
cannot fight everywhere"
Referring to the Greek hope for the
occupation of Constantinople. Constan-
tine asked: Would we be able to
hold it if the Russians wanted it?'
81 know but little about the Little
Entente Rumania, Jugo-Slavta and
Czecho- Slavakia," said the king. but
If that entente was really planned to
prevent wars in the Balkans, | am in
favor of it. The world has had
enough of war for the present"
"Too Busy for Memoirs"
Constantine said he ha d not consid-
cred writing his memoirs, as he had
been too busy on big job with rami-
fications" He added he was always
ready to discuss and give facts to any
one writing of matters in this coun-
try
"Are you tired of intsrviews?" he
was asked.
"Wen, / have had my share IN the
last few months" he replied. but l
am always glad to talk with American
correspondents, as they have proved
their trustworthiness."
ATHENS, jan 12-Export Of food
and meats from Smyrna to Constan-
tinople was insisted upon IN a note
handed Premier T. Rhallis today by
Robert De Billy, French minister to
Greece. This note is considered to be
joint communication from the allied
governments, which have several
times protested against the EMBARGO
on exports from Smyrna.