§ Mr. CHARLES EDWARDSasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether any protest has been received from the Turkish Government concerning the actions of Greece in Thrace?
Mr. HARMSWORTHThe Porte has complained that Moslems are forced to leave the Adrianople district owing to an influx of Greeks. Some of those are no doubt Greeks who were themselves ejected by the Turks before and during the War. The British, French, and Italian High Commissioners at Constantinople have taken the matter up with the Greek High Commissioner. Another complaint received from the Porte is to the effect that on occupying Rodosto the Greek forces took possession of the Custom House and of a small sum of Turkish money lying there. Our information is that the conduct of the Greek forces in Thrace has been excellent, vigorous action having been taken by the Greek commanders to punish such offences against the rules of civilised warfare as have been committed.