The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1922-09-27
GREEK REVOLUTION FORCES king
TO ABDICATE FOR GROWN PRINCE

LOndOn-(A. P)-Greece is in the
thrOes of a revolution which has al
ready caused the governments down
fall and, according to several reports
from Athens, has forced Constantine
to abdicate in favor of the crown
prince, thus losing the throne for the
second time in five years.
A Reuter- dispatch from Athens, re-
ceived shortly before z p. m. today,
says that King Constantine had abdi-
Gated.
The Greek fleet has gone over to
the revolutionaries, who announce that
every officer and crew member is
wholly with them, according to a
Central News dispatch from Athens.
The movement, made by Colonel Con
atus, is making headway in all di-
rections.
A Central News dispatch from Ath-
ems, timed $3.50 a. m. today, said that
King Constantine had signed the abb
dicatioH decree without reservation.
Confirmation of Constantine's abdica-
tion was received by the British for
eign office, it was announced this
evening.
Kings Cabinet Resigns
Athens-(A. P)-King Constantine
has accepted the resignation of his
cabinet, which quickly followed the
reception of the two ultimatums from
the cruiser Lemnos. In accepting the
resignation of the cabinet the king
said he had entirely put aside any
idea of resistance, which would have
resulted in civil war.
Insurrection Started
Paris-(A. PA Havas dispatch
from Athens, not timed there, receiv-
cd off Tn nof inr,
lists, who have nine destroyers and
naval airplanes, besides two war
ships, the Kilkis and the Lemnos,
have landed troops at Cape Sunion
Con the peninsula southeast of Ath-
ens.) General Papolas has been sent
to try to stop them. Martial law has
been proclaimed. Insurrection start
ing among the troops and navy at
Mytilene and Chios has spread to
Saloniki, where General Koutzis has
induced the garrison to adhere to the |
manifesto of Mytilene troops.
$4,000 Revolving Troops
Constantinop1e- P.)-There are i
$4,000 revolving troops in the Greek |
revolutionary expedition from Mytil- |
enc which has gone to the Greek |
mainland, according to a wireless
dispatch from Captain Rhodes of the |
American destroyer Ltchfield at
Mytilene. The message says that
aeus, port of Athens, with the demand
or the abdication of King Constan-
Inc in favor of the crown prince.
Destroyers to ConstantinOple
Washington-(A. P.) = Secretary
0enby today ordered two destroyer
comprising 12 destroyers,
|
Norfolk to Constantinople with an
Extra supply of provisions The re-
ponse was in request from Rear
ADMIRAL Bristol, American high COM
missioner at Constantinople, that the |,
xtra supply of provisions be sent
for the protection of American in
erests." II
Kemalist Reply Received Ii
London-(A. P.)-Mustapha Kemal
'asha, replying to General Harring-
On's ultimatum, evades the question ]
f the withdrawal of the Turkish
roOps as demanded, says a Reuters
ispatch from Constantinople but de-
lares that Kemal has no knowledge {
a neutral zone. He complains of t
ne British action in destroying build
lgs and roads and concludes by say :
lg that he concurs with the Allies
l their desire to avoid incidents.
Coal Program Effective
Washington-(A. P.)-Federal Fuel
Spencer today took pre- ,
steps to control the move :
ent of coal during the post-strike :
nergency by issuing proclamation, !,
viding the country into 16 districts
each of which agents will be sta
oned. He called upon all bitumi
ous coal producers to make a daily !.
,port upon coal shipped and the =
rice received. The program becomes
fective Immediately I
Kemalists Violate Zone i
Constantinople-(A. P.)-Kemalistsl @
lded to their violation of the neutral t
me by pushing forward three cav-l
ry squadrons from Bigha to Kara
uga. b