Plebiscite commissioners arrived at the end of January 1920 and after analyzing the situation declared a state of emergency in the territory on 19 May 1920. The situation in the territory remained very tense. Mutual intimidation, acts of terror, beatings, and even killings affected the area.
Commissioners of plebiscites arrived at the end of January 1920 and, after assessing the situation, declared a state of emergency in the territory on May 19, 1920. The atmosphere in the territory remained highly charged. Reciprocal threats, acts of violence, physical assaults, and even murders had a significant impact on the area.