Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 71, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 December 1916 — ALLIES DEFIED BY GREECE [ARTICLE]

ALLIES DEFIED BY GREECE

Constantine Refuses to Accede to Ultimatum of Entente Ordering Him to Surrender Guns. London, Dec. 1. —King Constantino of Greece has refused to accede to the ultimatum of the entente allies, summoning him to surrender the army’s artillery and the'ma.ior part of its rifles and ammunition. The ultimatum expires today, and Admiral' Du Font-net, commander in chief of the allied tleet, is preparing to land troops at Piraeus, the port of Athens. The Greek government hits retaken control of the post offices and telegraph lines in Athens, expelling the French control officors. Admiral Du Fournet made the following statement: “I insist absolutely on the execution of the demands and will realize despite all obstacles. I shall endeavor to avoid bloodshed, but shall fulfill my mission thoroughly. Order will bemnaintained, you may be sure of that.”