To make the King an opponent of the Liberal Party
meant. a State of undeclared civil war, and the national unity had been Shattered by this introduction of the King's name into politics, Co-operation between the two sides was difficult, but the Cabinet of M. Zaimis was to-day a national necessity, and the Liberal Party was ready to give its confidence to that Ministry, "so that it could be considered a Cabinet that would -treat the Entente Powers with very benevolent neutrality." The King -should be told that the Liberal Party was the faithful guardian of the Con- stitutional regime, which was the regime best suited to the interests of the Crown. Id. Venizelos, while regarding the changes which had been made in the General Staff as of good omen, urged his hearers not to rest content " If we are not listened to, we must consider what must be done to avert the catastrophes that threaten, and not await them with the indolence of fatalism." M. Venizelos's speech made a profound impression. He has never addressed so grave or direct a warning to the King, and the enthusiasm excited by his speech, coupled with the complete change in the General Staff which has now taken place, has evidently caused serious misgivings in Berlin.
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