San Francisco Call Bulletin

December 20, 1920. This article is reprinted below.


Constantine Acclaimed King by Greece

ATHENS, Dec. 20. - (The Associated Press) - Amid the thunder of cannon, the hum of air-circling airplanes and roaring cheers of a great throng, Constantine entered Athens yesterday.

His arrival was compared by his admirers to Napoleon's return to Elba, and tears of joy were seen flowing down the cheeks of people swarming near his carriage.

Immediately after alighting from the railway train, Constantine drove to the cathedral, where a magnificent service was given, all of the bishops in Athens participating.

It was noticeable that no foreign ministers were present during the welcoming ceremonies. The arrival of Constantine was not marred by any untoward incidents.

CARRIAGES AT STATION

The approach of the royal train was signalled by the arrival of three royal carriages. The king's carriage was drawn by six black geldings driven by three uniformed outriders. In the throng were villagers, dock laborers and city dwellers, and a detachment of French bluejackets was in evidence. Cabinet members arrived just before the train pulled into the station and were followed by Queen-mother Olga and Prince and Prince Christopher.

TEARS SEEN

When Constantine emerged from his railway carriage he bowed salutations to the crowd and tears were seen in his eyes as he said to those near him: "Be still, my children." He embraced Queen-mother Olga and shook hands with Prince Christopher, and then was escorted to his carriage, in which he was taken to the cathedral.

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