The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-09-28

"A A16INO, Oepl- Z0.-a provisional
revolutionary committee" has been
formed and has issued the following
proclamation:
An accord having been reached
with the TriantafilIakos Government
which resigned. the provisional revolu-
uonary committee will assume power
with the least possible delay.
Until now it has been relying for
the maintenance of order and the pro-
lection of all citizens without excep-
tlon, upon the patriotism of the Hell
lenes and the ardent desire of the peo-
pie for reconciliation and bridging
over the chasm-a desire the revolu-
t1onary party espouses.
Disturbers of order to whatever
political party they belong, will be
punished in accordance with reyoIu-
tionary Justice"
What Has Occurred.
The first phase of the Greek revo.
luton has ended with the abdication
OF King Constantine in favor of the
crown Prince and the tumult as SUI
ficieptly subsided, while the next steps
are preparing, to allow a retrospect of
what has occurred.
In the first place, the revolution so
lar has been bloodless. Insurgent
troops from the Greek islands where
the movement had its inception, land
ed at Piraeus, entered the capital and
now are barracked in the public build
1ngs, occupying the city without blood
shed. The Royalists under General
Constantinopolous, commanding the
district, and Colonel Seutos, command
ing the garrisons, attempted armed re-
sistance against the rebels, but the
Nenizelos group under General Panga-
los opposing the government, outWit-
ted the other faction, took possession
of the prefecture of police, arrested
Colonel Soutos and finally became
master of the situation, the, Royalist
troops being led back to their quar-
tiers.
King Steps Out.
King Constantine's manifesto abdi-
eating in favor of his eldest son fol
lowed. The king at first intended to
resist the insurrectionary movement,
his generals. and Prince Nicholas, his
brother, advising such a course, but
the monarch soon recognized the i'm
possibility of making an effective re-
sistance and the counter revolutionary
preparations were ordered stopped
The next step was taken by the civ
ilians The leaders of the Venizelos
party went to meet the leaders of the
military movement ard held a con-
ference at which the organization of
a new government and the dynastic
question were discussed. Even the
question of proclaiming a republic
if such step seemed necessary, was
taken up by the conferes.
Nider Next Premier.
The prospects at this writing seem
to be that General Nider, undoubt
edly will be called to the premiership
of the new government, with former
Foreign Minister Carapanos becoming
foreign minister, unless NJ. Coromi-
las should resume the ministry with
former Finance Minister Alexander
Dicmede again becoming minister of
finance.
King Constantine abdication came
after dramatic scenes, with the palace
surrounded by an angry mob of revolu-
tionists demanding his dethronement.
1t was not until the mob threatened
to seize the person of the sovereign
that an emissary appeared at win
dow of the palace and announced the
abdication.
Addresses Message.
General Papoulas had previously
been sent to treat with the revolution
lists, but, finding his entreaties un
availing, joined their cause himself
The government then sent second
envoy, but the mob was obdurate, de
claring: I'VE are resolved to de
throne the author of Greece's misery
Constantine addressed the follow
ing message to the Greek people,,
yielding to the solemnly expressed
will of the Greek people l returned to
Greece in December, 1920, and reas
sumed my royal duties. l declared
then and took a solemn oath that
would respectfully observe the articles
of the constitution.
This declaration correspopded
both with my private desire and that
of the Greek people. as we'll as the in
ternational interests of our country
Within the limit of the constitution
| did everything humanity possible fol
the defense of the interests of the ma
ton.
Sees Great Future
To-day regrettable misfortunes have
led our country into a critical situa
ton. but Greece, as in so many othe1
instances in the course Of her cen
turtles long history, will again over
come her difficulties and will continu,
on her glorious and brilliant path, pro
yided she faces the danger with ;
urited front and is assisted by he
powerful friends.
Not wishing to leave in the mind o
anybody the slightest suspicion that
bv remaining on the throne, have pre-
vented to however a slight degree tn,
sacred unity of the Greeks and tn
assistance of some friends. have alb
dicated the royal power.
From this moment, my eldest son
Prince George, is your king. l an
sure the entire nation will rally aroun'
him. will assist him with all its force
and at the cost of all sacrifices, in hi
difficult work"
"As for myself, l am happy that an
other opportunity has been given m
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