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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Oct 12, 1905

Turkey

By G. Yeram

THESSALONICA.—Thessalonica has a population of one hundred and sixty thousand, more than half of whom are Jews. The remainder are Greek, Bulgarian, Armenian, Rumanian, and small European colonies. This city is the pride of Macedonia. It is a little more free than any other city in the Turkish empire. Many ships are coming and going, as it is a large commercial center.

Macedonia annually produces more than one hundred and twenty kilos of opium, and many millions of kilos of tobacco. The door of their exportation is Thessalonica.

The greater part of the city is among walls, which were built anciently to protect the city from the enemy. The Tour Blanche—White Tower—is a good sample. A part of these walls is in ruins now.

We had a talk with one of the editors of Journal de Salonique, published in this city. He asked me many questions concerning our faith, and published a brief sketch of our conversation, in the paper. This paper is published by the Jews. Two days ago I had another talk with one of the editors of a Jewish paper published in this city. He also will write an article.

A long time ago I asked for tracts and papers to distribute, but am sorry to say that I have not received any. We need them very much. We received with much love and gratitude the greetings of the General Conference office. We express our sincere love to you all. May God help and strengthen you.

G. YERAM.