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Telegram.
20 June (3 July) 1914, Mytilene

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To: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Athens

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French archaeologist Sartiaux
arrived last night from Old Phocaea

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having saved 900 local Christians,

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and protected everyone.
STOP

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He telegraphed Paris twice today

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one to [Salomevaeinath] [?]
the other to another Sartiaux

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describing the persecution,
adding that the killings are continuing

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characterising the Turkish declaration
as completely false

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adding that Turkey will only stop
in the face of armed violence.

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That there is indisputable evidence
for the guilt of the Turkish government.

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He begged recipients to communicate
his telegrams to the French MFA immediately.

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Governor General, Petychakis