Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1916, Supplement, The World War

File No. 868.00/77

The Consul at Saloniki (Kehl) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

Saloniki, August 31, 1916 .
[Received September 1, 9.05 a. m.]

Following revolutionary demonstration yesterday Greek revolutionists and soldiers joined French Army except one regiment whose barracks surrounded at about 4 this morning by revolutionists demanding surrender. Was refused. Opened fire. Casualties each side. Large French force arrived at about 6 demanding surrender. Before noon Greek regiment surrendered without resistance.

American Consul