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Telegram.
Smyrna, 16 (29) June 1914

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As I telegraphed already,

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interpreters accompanied by:
the inspector from the Ministry, Şükrü Bey,

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French archaeologist Sartiaux,

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the correspondents for the Times of London
and Hamburg News,

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and the bishop,

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visited Old and New Phocaea yesterday.

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Despite the Authorities’ best efforts
to cover up the persecutions

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the impressions they were left with were vivid.

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In Old Phocaea, an argument took place
between Şükrü Bey and Sartiaux

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because the former suggested
the population had voluntarily left,

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whilst the latter corroborated
the persecutions, looting, and raids.

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The German Interpreter become angry

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at the Authorities’ attempts to conceal the facts.

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The bishop is convinced that the Interpreters
have become fully aware of the situation

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and has commended the conduct of M. Sartiaux.

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This was  confirmed by the Russian Interpreter,
who visited the Metropolitan of Smyrna today

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recommending that the refugees return now to their villages.

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Tomorrow, the Interpreters shall be visiting Tire and Ödemiş.

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The American Embassy’s aviso
came into the Smyrna port two days ago.

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Today, an Italian warship left.

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The Valı left today for Bergama

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in order to help with the re-settlement
of Mohammedan refugees.

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Yesterday, the 15th, the following events took place:

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Attempted murders of Konstantinos Kavoukas
and Kyriakos Ambelas, in Yayaköy.

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Dimitrios Dikis and …[…?]
were attacked and injured near Buca.

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A woman was attacked, killed,
and her home was burgled in Sultanhisar.

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An Ottoman Greek’s coffee shop was looted in Nazlı.
Blockade continues.

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Evacuation of the village of Tiraili
as a result of savage threats.

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CC: Greek Embassy, Constantinople

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Kapsambelis.