Further on in his report General Harbord refers to the thousands of orphans who were receiving American aid. He states that at the time of his visit 20.000 were being cared for at the expense of various relief agencies in the Transcaucasus. and that 50.000 were receiving Government or organized care along the route traveled by the mission accompanying him. He described the condition of the refugees who had survived and who were found in Transcaucasus as " pitiable in the last degree. They were in rags and 80 per cent suffering from malaria and other diseases." He refers to the statement made by Damad Ferid Pasha. who represented the Turkish Government at the peace conference in Paris in June. 1919. in which he admitted for the Turkish Government the commission ofmisdeeds which are such as to make the conscience of mankind shudder with horror foreverand thatAsia Minor Is today nothing but a vast heap of ruins. He mentions the plea that the Grand Vizier made in behalf of the Turkish Empire and his promise of reforms in the government of Turkey and for amends for the crimes committed.
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