U. S. Recognition

The U. S. officially recognized the Greek Government.

In Washington M. Tsamados, Greek Charge des Affaires,* was received by U. S. Secretary of State Charles E. Hughes.

In Greece, Ray Atherton, U. S. Charge des Affaires at Athens, was received by Foreign Minister George Roussos.

It was announced by the U. S. State Department that "the accrediting of a Minister will await the decision by Greece of the constitutional question which Greece is understood to have under consideration."

The "constitutional question," which is to be settled by plebiscite, involves the decision as to whether Greece will continue to be a constitutional monarchy or will become a republic. The plebiscite, according to present arrangements, will not be held until the Spring; the interval to be devoted to preparing the way for the people to decide their own fate under conditions that shall be absolutely free of political corruption or coercion.

Meanwhile Premier Venizelos suffered another heart attack during a session of the National Assembly. His condition was not serious, but he was indisposed for several days. The Regent/- Admiral Koundouristis requested M. Kafandaris, Royalist, quondam Minister of the Interior to form a Cabinet to succeed the Venizelos Government; Premier Venizelos resigned, on his doctor's advice. Despite rumors of a Republican coup detat to oust the great Premier, it was stated that his control of the Greek situation was prerequisite to the maintenance of friendly relations with foreign power. The Premier was to take a rest, but it was categorically affirmed that he would remain in some other capacity helmsman at the Greek tiller.

*A Charge des Affaires is a diplomatic official resident in an unrecognized country. A Charge d'Affaires is a diplomatic official resident in a recognized country and in charge during the absence of an Ambassador or Minister. /- Greece is still a monarchy.