New York Times 100 years ago today, April 14, 1913:
His Murdered Father Bequeaths Love for Mother and Country.
ATHENS, April 13.— In his political will, which has just been made public, the late King George, after giving directions for the disposition of his belongings, urges his children to remain united.
Addressing himself to the new King, Constantine, King George says:
"Love your dear little country. Serve her and your dear people, and have confidence in them, and may your brothers follow the same example."
The will urges King Constantine to be courageous and patient, "for you are reigning over a Southern people whose temper and irritability take fire rapidly and who at any moment may say and do things which it is probable will be forgotten the following day. It is preferable that the King should suffer, even morally, rather than his people and his country. The interests of the people of the country must always be placed before all other interests."
In conclusion King George declares his love for Queen Olga and urges his son to love and protect her.
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