M. Zaimis, the fallen Premier, was urged by King Constantine
to withdraw the resignation whioh be had tendered immediately after his defeat in the Chamber. M. Zaimis steadily adhered to his decision. The papers of Monday announced that a new Government had been formed by M. Skouloudis, who has become Minister for Foreign Affairs as well as Premier. M. Zaitnis's Ministers remained in office. M. Skouloudis declared that he intended to pursue a policy of "very benevolent neutrality" towards the Allies. According to a statement in the Gaulois, King Con- stantine, when asked by the German Emperor why he bad not resisted the landing at Salonika, replied that he could not do so so long as the German Fleet was unable to guarantee him against possible action by the British Fleet—an obviously adequate and just retort.
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