File No. 868.00/117

The Minister in Greece ( Droppers) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

354. King still in Athens owing to lack of swift British cruiser, his suite consisting of forty persons. Dense crowd around Palace asserting that they will not let King depart. Alexander took oath at 1 p.m. to-day. Italian Minister visited Jonnart stating that past friction between Italy and Allies must be forgotten and he will cooperate with Jonnart to end confusion in Greece. King and suite have just left Palace for Piraeus. French soldiers approaching Athens.

Droppers