In spite of his boldness, M. Venizelos still plays the
part of a Mirabeau and is trying to save the dynasty. At a Te Delon at Canea to celebrate the establishment of the Provisional Govern- ment the Bishop prayed that King Constantino might be guided aright. It was noticed that M. Venizelos and Admiral Condouriotia alone joined in the response and said " Amen." The Royalists at Athens are marking time. According to some observers, they hope that the Allies will demand a -general mobilization, and that this will prove impossible owing to tho refusal of the reservists to join up. The Times correspondent says it is probable that the seat of the Provisional Government will be Mitylene, as Salonika is an unsuitable place, being already a great military base. The National Defence Forces will serve under General Sarrail. The Committee of National Defence has summoned Greeks in the Salonika district to fight the Bulgarians under pain of arrest.
