Ammission,
Paris.
24. July 18th, 3 pm
The following is reply of Colonel Poillon to your 17 July 13th, 1 am.
“Colonel Poillon stated as follows: Could not find British military map of Asia Minor one on 250,000. Starting from the north, in the gulf of Adramid, at the Cape of Karatepe (on the coast ten miles northeast of Aivalik) in a stroaight line southeast about 115° degrees, to the junction of the Bakirchai River and Jumaali River (this point about 15 miles due east of Pergama). Thence a line direct to Salihli (southeast about 138 degrees) cutting lake Mermeregeul. From Salihli on the railroad, line due south about four miles to the boundary of Sanjak, Smyrna, (province of Smyrna), thence following boundary line along mountain ridges to the east, to the south, and to the west, as far as Azizie station on the Smyrhna Aidin railroad, (this is the highest point on the railroad and gives control of all points in Meander or Aidin Valley. Thence from Azizie station line due north to the west edge of Ayasuluk. Thence line due west to the gulf of Scalla Nuevo near the mouth of Mendere River.This would give additional territory where most necessary, for the protection of Smyrna. And give a fair military frontier with the towns of Avivalik-Pergama-Magnesia-Kasaba-Odemish-Tiri-Ayasulak, available for use as base of possible military operations in the difeferent sections, together with absolute control of the railroads this being essential as there are no roads worthy of the name, those shwoown on map being trails only. The weakest point in the above cited is the extreme right vicinity of Ayasuluk near coast which point is held by Italians and only 34 miles south of Smyrna if above decided upon. Greek Army would have to evacuate rich Meander Valley which they now occupy, but as there is only the one railway, which can be easily cut is from a military standpoint a weakness. Furthermore this Valley if held will bring them into contact with the Italians who occupy terroitory south of Ayasuluk and west of Scala Nuevo as their base of supplies, presumably by consent of the Peace Conference.Having included the Turkish towns of Magnesia-Kasaba and Odemish believe it would be unwise to include Soma-Kirkagach and Akhissar. Whatever action taken by Peace Conference should be announced publicly at the earliest practical moment thuis possibly avoid further loss of life and property.”
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