File No. 763.72115/785
The Ambassador in Turkey ( Morgenthau ) to the Secretary of State
[Received June 7, 8 a. m.]
721. With reference to my telegram No. 707, May 28. Train load of British and French have been dispatched from Damascus to Aleppo for Urfa. [Government has deported?] from Aleppo 46 British and 40 French. All men between 16 and 50 have been sent already. My remonstrances to Minister of War unavailing. Details of execution of general order left entirely to local commanders who are empowered to make exceptions in favor of women and children and well-wishers of Turkey. New law empowers military authorities to expel populations whenever they regard it necessary.