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Foreign News July 28, 1896

The Morning News

Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia

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Rising in Macedonia against Turkish rule intensifies, with disaffection in Thessalonica; Greeks aid rebels enthusiastically; Larissa committee enrolls volunteers. Porte accuses Greek government of secret support and Greeks joining in disguise.

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"COME OVER INTO MACEDONIA."
The Apostles' Cry for Help Sounds Again to the Christian World.

London, July 27.--Advices have been received here to the effect that the rising in Macedonia against the Turkish authorities is rapidly assuming more than the usually threatening aspect, and that disaffection is spreading in Thessalonica. A number of Greeks have gone to the aid of the rebels and have been received with much enthusiasm by the Macedonians. The revolutionary committee at Larissa is almost openly engaged in the work of enrolling volunteers for service in the rebel ranks.

The Porte charges that the Greek government is secretly assisting in the attempts of the insurgents to overthrow the Turkish rule in Macedonia. None commissioned officers of the Greek army are among those who are aiding the rebels. The Porte [states] that these Greeks are joining the Macedonians in disguise.

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Macedonia Rising Turkish Authorities Greek Aid Thessalonica Disaffection Larissa Committee Porte Charges

Where did it happen?

Macedonia

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Macedonia

Event Details

Rising in Macedonia against Turkish authorities intensifies with disaffection spreading in Thessalonica. Greeks aid rebels and are received enthusiastically by Macedonians. Revolutionary committee at Larissa openly enrolls volunteers for rebels. Porte charges Greek government secretly assists insurgents to overthrow Turkish rule in Macedonia, with Greeks joining in disguise; no commissioned Greek army officers among them.

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