At the end of last week the Cabinet of M.
Venezelott, the greatest of Greek statesmen, unexpectedly resigned. The resignation of the Cabinet at such a time naturally caused great excitement. M. Venezeloe declared publicly that the refusal of the King to adopt the policy of his Ministers might do irreparable harm, but he nevertheless advised the country to submit to the King's decision. M. Venezelos is known to be in favour of intervention in the war, and public opinion vociferously supports that policy. The Press with one accord declares that the dangers of neutrality are much greater than the dangers of intervention. The British Minister during the crisis was seized by an enthusiastic crowd and carried shoulder high in front of the German Legation. After K Venezelosh resignation IL Zainais was called upon to form
a Ministry. This was done upon the advice of M. Venezelos himself. M. Zaimis, however, was unable to form a Cabinet as he could not count on M. Yenezelos's support for all his financial proposals. The King then sent for M. Gounaris, who succeeded in forming a Cabinet which will apparently stand for neutrality marked by a particularly friendly disposition towards Serbia. Many observers think that the King and the Cabinet are sure to yield to public opinion before long, and that the King actually hopes to be able to say that force inajcurc compelled hire to take up arms.
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