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Turks Seen in Military Threat Over Crete
By William S. Niederkorn

Thursday, Aug. 5, 1909
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A European newspaper reports that Turkey is preparing to send 40,000 troops to Crete, demanding that Greece withdraw its officers there. Greece is said to have replied that it is up to the “protecting powers” to determine its course. Turkey Prepares to Coerce Greece; Orders Out 40,000 Territorial Troops and Secures Transports for Men and Munitions; Asserts Rights in Crete; Intimates to Protecting Powers That Greece Will Be Compelled to Withdraw Her Officers from the Island