When was it published?

November 4, 1915 in The Ocala Evening Star

Foreign News November 4, 1915

The Ocala Evening Star

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Zaimis Government, Athens Parliament, Cabinet Resignation, Venizelos Opposition, Vote Of Confidence

Ocala, Marion County, Florida

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The Zaimis government in Athens faced defeat in parliament over foreign policy and military laws, leading to its resignation after a vote of confidence lost 147-114. The trigger was a remark by War Minister Yakitsas, opposed by former Premier Venizelos.

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Paris, Nov. 4. The Zaimis government in Athens, defeated in a discussion of foreign politics in parliament, is expected to resign, says a Havas Athens dispatch. Zaimis decided to ask a vote of confidence on proposed military laws. The discussion turned to foreign affairs. Former Premier Venizelos informed Zaimis that the members of his party couldn't longer sustain a government whose policy they considered harmful to the country. The vote was 147 against the government to 114 for.

ZAIMIS CABINET RESIGNED

Athens, Nov. 4. Following its defeat in parliament the cabinet resigned. The immediate cause of the defeat was a remark by War Minister Yakitsas which former Premier Venizelos considered insulting to the assembly. Venizelos demanded an apology. Premier Zaimis declared the government stood behind the war minister and demanded a vote of confidence, in which he lost.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political

What keywords are associated?

Zaimis Government Athens Parliament Cabinet Resignation Venizelos Opposition Vote Of Confidence

What entities or persons were involved?

Zaimis Venizelos Yakitsas

Where did it happen?

Athens

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Athens

Event Date

Nov. 4

Key Persons

Zaimis Venizelos Yakitsas

Outcome

cabinet resigned; vote of confidence lost 147 against to 114 for

Event Details

The Zaimis government was defeated in parliament during a discussion on foreign politics and proposed military laws. Former Premier Venizelos stated his party could no longer support the government's harmful policy. The defeat was triggered by an insulting remark from War Minister Yakitsas, leading to a demand for apology and a vote of confidence which the government lost.