The general election ordained by M. Venizelos took place in
Greece on Sunday. He obtained an even more sweeping, majority than was expected. M. Kaphandaris and his followers, the original object of M. Venizelos' attack when he re-entered the political arena, keep only four seats ; the followers of General Pangalos only two. General Metaxas and the moderate Royalists fall out altogether. These results probably show a genuine desire to give M. Venizelos another chance to govern and are not merely due to what is called a " made " election. He can now act as a dictator if he chooses, and we can hardly doubt that he will so choose. He remains the ablest man in Greece, though his age must have reduced the vigour with which he showed himself the cleverest man who faced the Peace Conference in Paris. There he seemed able to get whatever he wanted. He is capable of moderation, as he showed in the days when he loyally supported the Royal Family before the War. The friendly feelings between him and this country are happily intact. * * *
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