FRENCH IN SYRIA.
(By Electric Telegraph—Coiyright.
THK FRENCH IN SYRIA. . PARIS, July 25. Advices from Beirut state that in consequence of the Sheriffian troops attacking a small Frencli garrison holding a pass from Chomk Ell on tlio route to Tripoli, the French have decided to occupy Damascus, an advance upon which had been suspended conditionally upon French forces not being attacked. LONDON, July 26. The French, after a long fight, have routed the Arab Foisul’s forces in the mountains between the plains of Bekaa
—Damascus, capturing nine guns and equipment. FewuPa War Minister is among the killed-
SYRIAN METHODS. (Received This Day at 8 a.m.) CAIRO July 25. A dramatic incident preceded the Syrian acceptance of the French ultimatum. The Syrian Congress at Damascus heatedly discussed the situation, and rejected the Ministry’s conciliatory advice. The Ministry. tendered its resignation, which Feisal refused to accept. A delegation of extremists called at the Palace later and said if the Ministry does not fall, you will fall. Feisal ordered the instant arrest of the delegation, and the internment in the citadel. The mob attacked the citadel and released the delegation, whereupon Feisal’s partisans fought the extremists for tuo days. The outbreak ended with the approach of the French troops.
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Hokitika Guardian, 27 July 1920, Page 3
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