New Britain herald., 1922-09-27
King Has Abdicatcd.

HreSS, D-ReuterS Ltd, says autnOTltu- tive news has been received of the abdication of King Constantine of Greece.
 The Turkish nationaists continue to menace the straits of Dardanelles and are entrenching in the neutral zone which they refuse to recognize. The British military command has given them 4s hours in which to re- tire, and Is preparing three lines of entrenchments in the region from Pandik to Yarinje along the Anatol- ian railway.
 Kemalists Take Righa.
 In addition to Eren kui and Rum Kalesi. the Kemalists are in posses sion of Bigha. Although not con- firmed, 1t Is reported occupation of the latter place was accompanied by a massacre of the entire Greek and Armenian population numbering The British commanders are con- hdent they can keep the Turks from crossing the straits or capturing Con- stantinople until the arrival of the formidable endorsements now on the way.
 Await Angora Reply.
 The reply of the Angora govern ment to the joint allied note outlin- ing the conditions under which a peace conference could be held Is anxiously awaited, but 1t Is feared that even an acceptance would not relieve the present situation to any great degree as the Turks are under stood to be prepard to demand free dom of military action during the conference
 The British government Is watch ing developments closely, the cabinet ministers and defense experts meet ing daily for consultation.
 Lave For Near East.
 One battalion each of the Cold stream Guards. Royal Fusieers and rifle brigade are leaving Aldershot to- day for the Near East, and other troops will follow Saturday, The Highland light infantry and the Kings Scottish Borderers are on the way from Alexandria to Chanak, the main British position on the Dardan- elles
 Naval endorsements continue to stream towards the straits, some of the heavier units including the dreadnaughts Revenge. Families, Centurion and Malaga.
 number of Greek warships and transports manned by revolutionaries, have left the island of Mitylene, off the coast of Smyrna, and are proceed ing toward Athens, according to mes sages from authoritative sources re- ceived here.
 According to the same sources the revolutionary movement started on the islands of Mityene and Chios among. the soldiers and refugees from the Smyrna district.
 All officers who refuse to join the movement are being arrested 1t is said.
 Wanted to Keep Guns.
 The immediate cause of the revolt was an order for the demoblization of the soldiers who had been evacu- ated to these islands. the men wishing to keep their rifles as trophies, or perhaps for personal protection.
 The first intimation the authorities in Athens had of the movement was the appearance of an airship over the city, which showered pamphlets drawn up fin the name of the army and navy and the population of Nit yene" demanding the resignation of the government and the abdication of 
 The Greek fleet has gone over to the revoutionaries who announce that every officer and member of the crews is wholly with them, according to Central News dispatch from Ath- ems. The movement which is head ed by Col. Gontas, is making head way in all directions.
 The dispatch, which is dated Tues day night says the cabinet had been in continuous session for many hours. | No official statement has been issued but it was understood the ministers were drawing up a manifesto ad l. dressed to the people.
 Revolution Is Orderly.
 Thus far it adds the revolution had | been orderly despite the excitement of the people who were surging the streets and gathering outside the public buildings
 More Turkish nationalists troops