After the return of D. Gunaris from abroad, on February 25, 1922, after some time, debates were held in the National Assembly, in which the situation in Asia Minor was discussed, his diplomatic manipulations in European capitals, where he was consistently found out. , dominated by the provision of credit and the economic situation of the country. Since there were many and loud voices critical of the Gunari government, as well as from fellow travelers in the election victory on November 1, 1920, the prime minister decided to put the question of the existence or distrust of the government to the government’s judgment. body. In the relevant vote, he received a marginal majority (168 votes to 162), so he decided to resign the government.

Against the government, in addition to the Macedonian proteges of G. Busios, also proteges of the Reform Party (participating in the formation and dominance of the United Opposition) N. Stratos. The King ordered Stratus to form a government, but could not find a solution. The decision was given on March 2, 1922 by D. Gunaris, who formed a second government under him with the participation of proxies from the Stratos party and the Bussios group.

The next day, Katimerini wrote: “The government crisis that so recklessly broke out in the country and continued so dangerously ended yesterday with the most normal decision: the formation of a government under the leadership of the leader of the majority, with the participation of proxies belonging to those who are not part of the majority party group” . According to the newspaper, it was a “more normal” decision. But was she also the “most tenacious”? And could it be in the place where everything came? “The crisis is over,” the newspaper added. “But there remains the consolidation of the state complex arising from it, that is, its consolidation after the crisis of the current political situation.”

At the same time, telegrams from Paris and Berlin reported that “the struggle on the Asian front has again begun in earnest” and that Ankara is spreading information that “major military events are being prepared.”