The New York herald., 1922-11-30
BRITAIN MAY BLOCK
FURTHER EXECUTIONS
BY GREEKS in POWER
Cabinet Hurriedly Called
to Deliberate on Sever
ing of Relations.
ENVOY TO SEE CURZON
Effort to Be Made to Save
Prince Andrew, Brother
or Former King.
BERLIN ACCUSES ALLIES
Says France and England
Share Blame for Athens
Shooting.
BERLIN ACCUSES ALLIES

LONDON. Nov. 20 ASSOCIATED Press).
The British Cabinet was hurriedly
called together to-day to consider the
serious state OF affairs growing out of
the breaking off of diplomatic relations
between Great Britain and Greece fol-
lowing the execution of five members
of the Gounaris Cabinet atSAthens.
No news of any moment from the
Creek capital has reached London to-
day, suggesting that a strict censor
ship has been established by the Gov
ernment of Col. Gontaras. one of the
Constantine to abdicate.
1t is understood that the British Min
lister to Athens. who left that city yes
terday. is on his way TO Lausanne TO
consult with Lord Curzon, British For
eign Secretary.
1t was said In Unofficial circles that
Great Britain would take steps to avert
further executions of political and army
leaders. Prince Andrew. brother OF the
former King Constantine and who COM
manded army corps in the defeated
Greek army. is the object OF particular
attention as his wife. who was Princess
Alice Of Battenburg. daughter of the
late Admiral Prince Louis OF Batten-
burg afterward created Marquis OF MIL
ford Haven. is with him, and fear Is
entertained that he may be sentenced
to death by the revolutionary court
martial
Prince Andrew was arrested at Corfu.
where he had taken refuge. and was
removed TO Athens for trial, charged
with disobeying the orders OF the GEN.
cral Stan. He is interned at Athens
under heavy guard and is not even
allowed TO receive food sent by his
European friends becausei ,f the sus-
ricion that he might in this manner
receive secret messages.
Prince Christopher. husband of the
former Mrs. william B Leeds, was
given a week in which to return to
Greece and settle his personal affairs.
He had planned to land at Corfu 20
visit Prince Andrew but did not. fear
ing that the revolutionary committee
might have changed It's decision in the
meantime and would arrest him.
Trial Expected soon.
Reuter- despatch from Athens says
the trial OF the Prince will be begun
shortly.
Advices from somi-official sources in
Athens said the newspapers there as-
ted tha: the head OF the British naval
mission. Rear Admiral Aubrey Smith,
had departed. leaving his aid In charge.
The British Minister Mr. Lindley. left
the Secretary OF the Legation In charge.
Prime Minister Bonar Law stated IN
the House Of Commons that the Cow
ernment had no further information re-
garding the tragedy than had appeared
In the press. His announcement that the
British Minister had been instructed 20
withdraw evoked cheers from the Minis-
terial section and the cries of "Whyg'
from the Laborites.
J. Ramsay Macdonald Labor leader,
asked the Premier to state precisely
why the Minister had been withdrawn!
To this Mr.. Bonar Law replied:
'The first step we took was to Inform
the Greeks that II this action. which we
feared might take place. did actually
happen we should withdraw our Minis
ter. We thought IL a barbarous act and
we took that step TO prevent II II pos
siblc. Now that II has taken place T
shall be greatly surprised II the great
body OF public opinion does not suppor,
us"