New-York tribune., 1922-10-02

mediate program to the correspondent
collaboration with the Entente coun-
tries, the immediate reinforcement of
the Thraeian front and the active push
ing of the war against the Turks IL
necessary, and then securing the unity
of ali parties at home (which have
been separated up to now by hatred
one against the other" Thus, he added,
it was hoped to save Greece.
The revolutionists had requested the
assistance Of former Premier Venizelos
abroad, although not at home. Colonel
Gonatas continued, but Nenizelos had
not yet been heard from. All parties had
counseled the maintenance OF the mil
itary government, but the revolu-
tionary committee had decided, on the
contrary, to form non-partisan cabi-
net to hold power until the election
and installation Of new national as
sembly, when the revolutionary COM
mittee itself would cease to exist.
Asked if the revolutionists had any
idea of creating a republic Colonel
Gonatas replied:
II personally think the time has not
yet arrived for Greece to become
democracy. Some years must pass be-
fore the people can govern themselves
in the form of republic"
Lost War Ships With Insurgents
In explaining the organization of
the revolution, Colonel Gonatas said
the feet with transportation was al
ready near Che shores of the Attica
coast when tho revolutionary ultima
tums were dropped from the sky over
Athens. He added that the war ships
which the government was desperately
trying to locate were units in the rev.
olutionary squadrons.
"We were invincible," Gonatas add
ed, because we we're absolutely united
and dedicated to worthy cause"
1--WE visited King George and ex-
planned to him our movement. We
told him that our committee would
hold itself responsible for the acts of
the Cabinet we have created, and stand
ready to back it with all the force of
the army and navy. The King con-
graduated us on the complete orderli-
ness Of the revolution and promised
his entire loyal cooperation"
Colonel Gonatas told the King that
any attempts at reaction would be
crushed implacably, but the King as
sured him that he accepted the situa-
tion and would collaborate with the
new regime.
Allied Help Expected
we expect the Entente will counsel,
guide and help us in every way, both
in the war and in the peace confer
ence," Colonel Gonatas continued.
Formerly we were allies. We went to
Asia Minor by their orders. The al
lance was dissolved only after the re-
turn to the throne Of King Constan-
tine. Now that the King is gone and
the cause for embarra ssment has been
removed, why can't they help us?"
Colonel Gonatas said he already had
received offers of loans from Grecian
interests and representatives Of for
eign enterprises.
Gonatas once headed Greek detach-
ment which fought with the French
against the Bolsheviki south of Odessa.
During the hostilities in Asia Minor
he commanded an army corps which
formed the rear guard of the retreat.
His bravery in battle and his protec-
tion of his men in the terrible retreat
before the Turks made him the hero
The new Cabinet, which is to be
headed by Alexander zaim:s, was com
pleted to-day by the appointment of
Georges Rhallys as Minister of Posts
Constantine Zavitsanos, former presi-
dent Of the Chamber of Deputies. as
Public Treasurer, and M. Christomanos
as Minister of Agriculture.