liberal spirit and gives rise to no complaints. Money orders sent from
Turkey are paid in full; but their number, as well as that of parcels,
is restricted.

Assaults and corporal punishment are totally unknown in the camps. The
only disciplinary penalty, very seldom applied, consists of arrest for a
period fixed by the military authorities. We were happy to learn that
the discipline of the Turkish prisoners is excellent. Their own
commissariat officers exercise a good influence. We were ourselves
struck by the correct bearing of the men and their good humour. They
fully appreciate the English authorities' kindness to them.

To sum up, our conviction, based upon careful investigations, is that
the inspectors, commandants and officers of the camps treat the
prisoners with humanity and do all in their power to soften their lot.

We form the impression that the English Government's proposals
concerning repatriation of the interned civilians will soon bear fruit;
and we hope that this measure will be extended to all mutilated
prisoners of war.


CAIRO, _January, 1917_.

The Delegates of the Red Cross International Committee.
Dr. F. BLANCHOD.
F. THORMEYER.
EMMANUEL SCHOCH.