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HistoryThe deathblow to his prestige came when the Bulgarians invaded Greek soil and occu- pied Greek fortresses. A flame of indig- nation swept over Greece, revolutionary parties were formed in Thessaly and Macedonia, and some garrisons were forced to yield their forts to the revolu- tionists. Finally, when Bulgaria seized the important port of Kavala, the allied powers saw their opportunity; a large fleet was assembled at Piraeus, and in- stant demand was made that the posts and telegraph be turned over to the A lies, and that German propagandist agents be expelled from Greece. These demands were at once complied with, and the Allies are now practically adminis- tering Grecian affairs. The Zaimis Cabinet has tendered its resignation, and Nikolas Kalogeropoulos, a distinguished Greek lawyer friend of Venizelos, has formed a new Cabinet. prev next |