San Francisco Call Bulletin

June 27, 1917. This article is reprinted below.


Chamber of Greece Convoked

(By Associated Press)
ATHENS, June 27. - The resignation of Premier Zalmis was occasioned by his decision that he could not assume responsibility for the convocation of the parliament of May 31, 1915, which King Constantine dissolved. M. Jonnart, diplomatic representative of the allies, demanded the assembing of this parliament, in which M. Vanizelos had a majority. In resigning, M. Zalmis announced that King Alexander was willing to comply with all the demands of the entente.

It is understood that M. Venizelos will be premier, Nicholas Politis, foreign minister of the provisional government set up at Saloniki by M. Venizelos, probably will have the foreign portfolio in the Venizelos cabinet. It is expected Admiral Coundouritis will be minister of marine, and General Danglis minister of war or chief of the general staff.

Neither the archbishop of Athens nor members of the holy synod, who took part in the anathematizing of M. Venizelos will be present at the administration of the oath. They will resign. Cretan gendarmes will act as bodyguard for M. Venizelos.

Proceedings have been instituted against the ring leaders in the recent demonstration.

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