The Allies showed their resentment by a pacific
blockade, to prevent the export of coal to Greece, with the object of
preventing supplies from reaching the enemy. This led to a certain
amount of excitement and the Allied embassies in Athens were insulted by
mobs. The governments, therefore, presented an ultimatum commanding the
demobilization of the Greek army, the appointment of a neutral Ministry,
and the calling of a new election for the Greek Chamber of Deputies, as
well as the proper punishment of those who were guilty of the disorder.
In substance, the Greeks yielded to the Allied demand, but before a new
election could be held an attack by the Bulgarians on the 17th of August
changed the situation. The Bulgarian armies entered deep in Greek
territory in the eastern provinces and captured the city of Kavalla
without resistance from the armies of Greece. A portion of the Greek
army at Kavalla surrendered and was taken to Germany as "guests" of the
German Government.
This action of the Greek army led to a Greek revolution which broke out
at Saloniki on the 30th of August. The King pursued a tortuous policy,
professing neutrality and yet constantly bringing himself under
suspicion. The Revolutionists organized an army and finally M.
Venizelos, after strong efforts to induce the King to act, became the
head of the Provisional Government of the Revolutionists.
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