Maurice Hankey

“ Under these circumstances the Government of the Allied Powers are constrained to demand, for the security of their forces from attack, that the Greek troops now stationed in Northern Greece be immediately removed to the Morea, and that the evacuation commence within twenty-four hours and proceed as rapidly as possible. They further demand that any movements of Greek troops from the Morea to Northern Greece be immediately suspended. Failure to comply with these two demands will be regarded by the Allies as an act of hostility on the part of the Greek Government. ”

“ The blockade of the Greek coast will be maintained until full reparation has been given for the recent unprovoked attack by the Greek forces upon the troops of the Allies at Athens, together with satisfactory guarantees for the future. ”

“ Our policy should be to put forward far-reaching demands, including complete disarmament. The blockade would soon make King come to terms. Royalists and Venizelists being irreconcilable, only thing to do is to recognise Provisional Government. We should not impose Venizelos on Greece, but we should strongly take up cause of his adherence. By Reducing Greece to impotence, King's position would become impossible, and rest will follow.
Dec. 9, No. 1465.The Foreign Office instructs Sir F. Elliot as to action to be take with the Greek Government. ”