New-York tribune., 1922-09-29
Prince George Is Crowned
King of Greece; New
Cabinet To Be Installed
Within Next 48 Hours
One Army Faction
Demands Republic
Great Demonstration for
Venizelos i'm Streets of
Capital; Crowds Orderly

ATHENS, Sept. 2s (By The Associ-
ated Press) s).-Crown Prince George
was sworn in as King of the Hellenes
yesterday afternoon. The city was IL
Illuminated in honor of his accession.
Perfect order is being maintained
and the revolutionists appear to be
masters of the situation. They have
taken over the administration and it
is expected that a ministry will be
formed within forty-eight hours. 1t
is reported that General Nider will be
commander of the army.
The imprisoned democratic Liberals
have been released, as we'll as others
who were charged with treason in con-
nection. with an alleged conspiracy.
Opposition is Abandoned
The leaders of the counter-revolu-
tionary movement announced the aban-
donment of their opposition to the rev.
olution. The Ministry of War issued
the following communique:
by mandate of the people Of
Athens, Piraeus and environs / wished
to place myself at their head and en-
gage in a struggle to save the throne
of King Constantine. AS result of
the earnest exhortation Of the King,
who opposes all bloodshed, / renounce
all resistance and beseech the people
to conform also to the desire of our
beloved King.
GENERAL FRANCOIS"
The revolutionists have occupied the
central telegraph office, leading to dis
organized service and non-reception of
kilograms.
A group of retired officers, followers
of Venizelos, and Creton gendarmerie,
partisans of Venizelos, occupied the
Military Headquarters in Athens, thus
collaborating with the main body of
revolutionists, who are described as
Nationalists.
Colonels Plastiras and Gohatas, lead
ers in the revolution, entered Athens
to-day at the head of their troops and
were received with enthusiasm.
Committee in Power
In addition to Plastiras and Gohatas,
Naval Captain Phocas is member of
the revolutionary committee formed by
the lnsurgent troops to take charge of
affairs until new government is
formed. 1t is said the committee will
nominate new Cabinet ministers TO-
morrow.
During the day there were numerous
demonstrations, the people parading the
streets and cheering Venizelos and the
Entente. Armed insurgent troops
who began to enter the city were re-
ceived by the populace as liberators.
A provisional Revolutionary Com
mittee'' has been formed and has is
sued the following proclamation:
"An accord having been reached with
the Triantatillakos government, which
resigned, the Provisional Revolution
airy Committee will assume power with
the least possible delay.
Until now it has been relying for
the maintenance of order ana the pro-
lection Of all citizens, without excep-
tion, 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-
tionary party espouses.
"Disturbers of order, to whatever
political party they belong, will be
punished in accordance with revolu-
tionary justice"
Army Clamors for Republic
It is reported that a section of the
revolutionary army is imbued with the
idea Of a republic and that the acces-
sion of King George may be accom-
panied with some difficulties.
An impressive pro-venizelist demon
stration occurred in the city tonight
Thousands of persons, including some
of the troops, paraded the streets sing
ing and acclaiming Venizelos and wav-
ing portraits of the former Premier
The throng marched to the French
Legation, crying "viva France!"
When General Papoulas went to
Laurium to negotiate with the revolu-
tionary committee he expressed pleas
ure that the ultlmatums Of the insur-
gents had made no mention of the
abdication of the King.
''We will not mince words with you,"
the committee replied. "The King must
abdicate this morning. Otherwise the
army will march on Athens and enforce
our will. We ourselves will name the
new ministry, but until the new Cabi
net is created we will hold the ont-
going ministry strictly responsible for
order at the capital"
When General Papoulas returned to
Athens there was a lengthy confer
ence of the King, the Cabinet mem
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