Friday, November 9, 2012

Salonika Falls, Turks Massacre.

New York Times 100 years ago today, November 9, 1912:
Lawless Elements Break Loose in Seaport as the Greeks Approach.
SLAUGHTER OF NON-MOSLEMS
Army Under Crown Prince Constantine Promptly Imprisons All Officials.
PREPARE TO START EASTWARD
Force Will Be Hurried on Ships to Seize the Dardanelles and Help Take Constantinople.
By Marconi Transatlantic Wireless Telegraph to The New York Times.
    LONDON, Saturday, Nov. 9.— A Constantinople dispatch to The Daily Chronicle says:
    "Salonika was occupied to-day by Greek troops under Crown Prince Constantine, marching from the west. Their approach was attended by an awful scene.
    "Before they entered the town the elements of disorder broke loose and a terrible massacre of the non-Moslem population took place. Shooting and looting was general.
    "When the Greeks took possession of the city, they imprisoned all the Pashas, officials, and Turkish officers. The Turks now in captivity at Salonika number 27,000 men.
    "The Greek fleet is transporting troops to the left bank of the River Maritza. This move has a twofold purpose. It enables the Greeks to fall on the fortifications of the Dardanelles by landing forces at Gallipolis, and also opens for the fleet a free passage to Constantinople.
    "The Greek plan of campaign is to join eventually with the Bulgarians and enter Constantinople simultaneously with them."

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