Greece
The proclamation of the Republic

The establishment of the republic in Greece coincided with the national holiday, which was celebrated yesterday in Athens with particular splendor. After the Te Deum sung at the cathedral, the ministers and deputies went as a body to Parliament, where the solemn session of the Assembly unanimously voted for the government motion proclaiming the forfeiture of the dynasty and establishing the Republic.

Artillery salvos announced the event, which was greeted in the Assembly and in town with enthusiasm. The celebrations and ceremonies will last three days.

The Council of Ministers will today sign a decree amnestying all political convicts and pardoning the military.

Mr. Papanastasiou announced that the plebiscite would take place on April 13, and that Admiral Condouriotis would retain his regency until the charter of the new regime had been drawn up.

The government declaration: Today we publish the part of the government declaration relating to foreign policy

The government will follow the line drawn by its predecessors. It consists of the application of treaties and the consolidation of peace and, consequently, in friendly understanding with all foreign countries. It aims in particular at the re-establishment of close relations of friendship and trust with the three great powers, at the improvement of our friendly relations with the State of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, at the closer strengthening of our friendly relations with Romania, to the development of good relations with the two neighboring countries, as well as with Albania.

The government will continue this policy with all the more alacrity as it responds to its ardent desire for peace and its democratic program.

The government will contribute as much as possible to ensure the success of the League of Nations.

The intentions of King George II: Upon hearing the news of the proclamation of the Republic in Greece, King George II declared that he was firmly determined not to abdicate. Moreover, he is convinced that the vast majority of the Greek people are in favor of the continuation of the royalist regime, and that this majority will get the better of the current politicians who constitute only a small minority.