1.The unity of the Fatherland and national independence are in danger.
2.The government in ?stanbul is unable to carry out its responsibilities.
3. It is only through the nation’s effort and determination that national
independence will be won.
4.It is necessary to establish a national committee, free from all
external influences and control that will review the national situation
and make known to the world the people’s desire for justice.
5.It has been decided to hold immediately a National Congress in Sivas,
which is the most secure place in Anatolia.
6.Three representatives from each of the provinces should be sent immediately
to the Sivas Congress.
7.In order to be prepared for every eventuality, this subject should
be kept a national secret.
Declaration of Erzurum Congress
1.The fatherland, within the national frontiers, composes a unified
whole, whose parts cannot separated from each other.
2.In event of the partition of the Ottoman Empire, the nation will
resist unanimously, and defend itself against all forms off occupation
and intervention.
3.In the case the central government be unable to insure the independence
and security of the country, a provisional government will be set up for
this purpose. The National Congress shall designate the members of this
government. If such a congress be not in session, the Representative Committee
shall appoint the government.
4.It is essential that the national forces take the field and that
the nation will assert itself.
5.The Christian elements are not to be allowed special privileges compromising
our political rights and social equilibrium.
6.No mandate or protectorate shall be accepted.
7.Every effort shall be made to bring about the immediate convening
of the National Assembly and placing it in charge of governmental affairs.