In Greece, Hellenic Army officers had rebelled in the Goudi coup of August 1909 and secured the appointment of a progressive government under Eleftherios Venizelos, which they hoped would resolve the Crete question in Greece's favour.
Kreekas mässasid armeeohvitserid augustis 1909 Goudi riigipöördes ja saavutasid Elefthérios Venizélose edumeelse valitsuse ametisse nimetamise, mis loodetavasti pidi Kreeta küsimuse Kreeka kasuks lahendama.