Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-03-12
CENTURY OF WAR

power and influence, while the Balkan
states have been increasing in wealth
and manhood until both have today
reached the parting Of the ways. The
time has come when the two opposite
infuences-the old represented by
Austria and the new by the Balkan
states-can no longer live under the
same roof, so 10 speak. Bulgaria stands
! for progress, freedom and growth.
while Austria stands for conservatism,
monarchism and restraint.
But that is not all The only way
that Austria can continue TO hold any
place in European councils with her
policy OF maintaining things as they
are. is 70 extend the same system TO
other countries and fight freedom OF
press, pulpit and people. Now the
surprising thing 10 me is that Austria
has been partly able to do this. Dur
ing nv studies here in Europe the last
two months. have met many men who
honestly believe in this policy today.
Many Of the great diplomats and cabi-
net members of Europe even now con
slider that the main purpose OF gov
crument is TO maintain things as they
are. Il not as they were Therefore
Austria has a much greater following
in hrr present endeav0r 10 prevent the
.deys,cpment and expansion of the Bal
kan states than most Americans imag
inc
All The states OF Europe are slowly
bur surely rallying around one o.
these interests. Austria or Bulgaria
The nations friendly 10 Turkey are in
directly allied with Austria and the ole
dvrastfey: while those friendly to th'
Balkan states are indirectly allied will
Bulgaria and the newer nations.
Some people criticise me for placinl
/. Russia Cl the progressive side; but
. know certain facts about this countr!
, which have never appeared in print
T n know its prosecutions, its Siberii
and IT, grand dukes: but never mind
/ these are no; Russia,
Another fact must be remembered
namely. Ina Austria is the creates
4 N.'Nf.lr lIhi'A VI III human NlAhl "a 'DNe
s and stands for Jesuitism. while Russi
p is the greatest stronghold Of tn
] Greek church and stands for the sam
r in religion that the Balkans profess
. This church relationship has great
70 tended 10 unite Russia with the Ball
( ans IN their fight for freedom, educi
r. tion and progress.
! The rise of Bulgaria, since the COZ
4 ference in Berlin 1STS). which robbie
T. her Of what she. with Russia s hell
had honestly won, is one Of the VOL
q ders of political history If Bulgari
n continues at her present rate to pre-
E. duce men. crops and ideas. she will b,
come a second Japan; and this IS {
the bottom OF the present dificultte
Austria knows this and she and III
other nations which don't want ia
an in Europe, are secretively backir
Turk-r soday
Therefore. this is not simply vi
between Turkey and the Balkan state
. hut rather war between the old al
the new. between oppression and fre
dom: between the laissez faire do
:rine ana Progress.
, Every lover OF freedom in EuroI
IS PRAYING for the success OF Buigari
n Meetings are being held nightly in ?
o cry grea. and small city IN aid Of Il
). Balkan states AS ] am writing the
u words. here in Switzerland. the wont
. Of this CITY are gathered in public hal
y sewing and working for the Bulgaria
u soldiers and their families.
It Coming out of 500 years OF {
1. greatest misrule the world has ev
u seen. Bulgaria has been a real pow
e IN Europe through the development
:, temperance. justice. prudence and Il
4 titude. Surrounded on all sides
y great powers who really do not wa
d her 70 succeed she has attained a J
n. sition where today they dare not pr
al lcly unite 10 crush her.
:. The Bulgarians are really the Am
IN leans Of Europe. They have our 8.
r. rem OF universal education. they
It semble us in their mercantile pursui
lp while they are far in advance OF us
=, gardening
Wv Readers know that believe II
n one Of the greatest opportunities viii
nd We Americans have 70 reduce our &
-s OF living is the back yard" I the
fore urge on all occasions the planti
re ~ back ward gardens If could OF
- VI take YOU 10 Bulgaria and show '
=. some real back yard gardens. The
70 people are simply today fighting
their back yard gardens.
The men who have been direct