GREECE: Plebiscite Ordered

A vanguard of rumors clattered up the road of journalism. The Kafandaris Government had fallen. The Glücksburg dynasty had been ousted. The Republican extremists were in command.

When the main body of the news came up, it was learned that Republicans had tried to get the dynasty abolished by the National Assembly, instead of waiting until a plebiscite should decide the question. Premier Kafandaris vigorously opposed the Republican demand, made the question one of confidence, was backed by ex-Premier Venizelos, was upheld in the Assembly by a majority of 127 votes.

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