SMYRNA.
v BREEK ATROCITIES REPORTED.
APPEAL TO BRITAIN AND FRANCE,
Br Telejraph.—Press AMn.—Copyright. Beceived June 1, 115 p.m. * \ . Athens, May 30.
A Greek transport embarked- the Turkish garrison at Smyrna for conveyance to Broussa. It is reported that the Greek troops have established cordial, relations with the citizens of Smyrna.— Aui.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
Beceived June 1, 5.5 p.m. London, May 31. The Daily Express' Smyrna correspondent relates a tragic story of the Qre«k occupation of Smyrna. Greek troops provoked the Turkish soldiers to fire a few shots. Then a horrible man bunt followed, Greek civilians "joining in with the troops. The Turks who surrendered to the Greek tToops w%re bayonette'd, clubbed, and flung into the sea, even when unarmed and under escort. Turkish houses and shops were raided. \Vhen the news of the Smyrna happenings were known, similar man-hunts took place in the surrounding villages, Greek troops handing rifles and bayonets to eiVnians, including hoys from 12 to °l6. The Turks appeal to Britain and Franee not to hand over Turkey to their enemies.—Aus, N.Z. Cabler Assoc.
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Taranaki Daily News, 2 June 1919, Page 5
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