Istanbul Gelisim University Faculty of Health Sciences: Faculty Bulletin (Volume: 1, Issue: 10 October 2021) 

29 October Republic Day An experience told by Mazhar Müfit KANSU describes ATATÜRK's view of the future and the days before the proclamation of the Republic very well… A speech that took place during the days of Erzurum Congress (23.06 – 07.08.1919): “Mazhar, is your notebook with you?” “No, my pasha.” “It will be difficult, you will have to go up and down a ladder, but get it and come back." When he saw Mazhar Müfit Kansu coming downstairs with a notebook in his hand, he took a few puffs from his cigarette and said: “But you will not show anyone this page of your notebook. It will remain a secret until the end. Only me, you, and the Chief of Staff, Sureyya, will know, this is my condition…” Pasha's condition was accepted. Atatürk said, “Then put the date”. Towards the morning of 28 July 1919.