Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-24
ARMY OF RUMANIA
MOBILIZES FOR WAR
ON SIDE OF ALLIES
King Carol, Overruled by
Cabinet, May Abdicate.
Balkan States Probably
Will Be United Against
Turkey.

BUCHAREST, Rumania, Sept a.
High official circles today declared Ru-
mania had now finally decided to partici-
pate in the war ON the side Of the Allies.
1t Is stated that the new Cabinet has at
last succeeded in overcoming the opposi-
ton Of King Carol, at least to the extent
VI agreeing to the mobilization of the
Rumanian army orders to this effect
have been issued and the mobilization will
take place within a week
The military council believes that Ru
mania will declare war and at once will
proceed to the occupation Of Transyl-
vana. The army is anxious to get into
action. 1t is in excellent shape having
kept out of the Balkan struggle The
King, however, has opposed Rumania' 3
siding against Germany for family rea-
sons. He Is Hohenzollern, son of the
late Prince Karl of Hoheuzollern Sigma
ringen His family interests, even his
private fortune, are entirely German
Practically all the money is invested
in Germany. Reports that he was to alb
dtcate have been widely circulated and
there Is strong belief here that II the
War Office carries the day he viii with
draw from RumanIa
The great obstacle to a united Balkan
confederacy against Germany and Austria
has been Bulgaria. The latter has been
inclined to sympathi2e with Germany. Her
armies have had the assistance Of German
military experts The German diplomatic
methods have msde a favorable impress
son. And Germany had confidently ex-
pected that Bulgaria would side with
Turkey and In her favor if 1t became
necessary.
The Car was quick to realize this fact
He rushed confidential agents to Bulgaria
and they at first pleaded for the absolute
neutrality of Bulgaria. Then the Car
eent personal appeal to Prince Boris
who is his godsou and the latter has ever
since thrown his influence on the side Of
Russia 1t is now believed that when
war comes Bulgaria will be lined up on
the side Of the Allies.
II has been pointed out to Italy that If
she entered the war and brought in the
Balkan principalities as her allies, her
every future demand must have recoE-
ntion Russia has, 1t is understood here,
suggested to Bulgaria that If Turkey
enters the war on the side of Germany,
Russia, will be Adrianople.
1t is recognized that Turkey cannot
much longer maintain neutrality. The
relations between Turkey and Greece are
very strained. Constant friction is re-
ported with numerous acts OF aggression
on the part of the Turks. Therefore the
necessity Of keeping the Balkan states
lined up together is fully realized
The constant agitation of the Italian
people for action against Austria is hav-
ing its effect The higher government Of
fciaIs are now confident Italy must act
TO maintain her position as the dominant
power OF the Mediterranean and that she
must take Austria's Adriatic possessions
by the force of her own might if she is
to be a real factor in deciding on the lines
for the new map Of Europe.
The Rumanian Geld army ts made up
of five army corps % two divisions
each and two divisions Of cavalry. a
regular division il made up of two
triGades each and the total field army
t. about go 900 men There is a second
line made UP Of approximately l2Op00
additional men. The infantry is armed
with Mannliecher magazine rifles Of a
late type, The horse and field batteries