The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-11-04

May Draw in Still Other
Countries.
ALLIES PREPARED
FOR NEW TURN
The Problem, both In England and
Russia, Is as to the Attitude of their
Moslem Subjects. Allies Claim their
Position Is Satisfactory.

Position IS Satisfactory.
London, Nov. Turkey has def
nitely thrown her lot with Austria
and Germany, and if Portugal is
counted there now are II powers at
war with the prospects of three more
Greece, Bulgaria and Roumania--
being drawn in
The note which Great Britain pre-
sented to Turkey on Friday last de-
manding an explanation OF the ac-
tions of the Turkish fleet in the Black
sea and the dismantling Of the former
German cruisers, the Goeben and the
Breslau was really an ultimatum to
which Turkey was requested to make
reply Saturday Evening. SO far as
is known here, telegraphic communi-
cation with Turkey being Interrupted
no answer was made and the ambas-
sadors Of the Triple Entente at the
Ottoman capital. 1t is understood de-
manded and received their passports.
Turkish troops, which had been on
the Egyptian border for some time,
already are reported to have crossed
the frontier while the Turkish fleet
continues to menace Russian towns
and shipping in the Black Sea.
NeitheJ Russia nor Great Britain
was unprepared for this move by Tur-
key and the allied powers have forces
on hand to oppose a Turkish inva-
sion.
drawn from Egypt to take part in the
war in Europe they Immediately were
replaceh by troops from home much
greater in number at least.
Tho problem both to England and
Russia however, is the attitude of
their Moslem subjects who, under or
dinary circumstances, would prefer
not to fight against Turkey. In this
war. however they have rallied to
their flag az have MI other races
under British or Russian rule and
tdre is being taken to explain to them
that in this case, Turkey, under the
direction Of Germany has been the
aggressor.
Another problem relates to the at
titudo Of Roumania, Bulgaria and
Greece. Bulgaria, owing her exist
ence to Russia and being undor many
obligations to Great Britain, besides
being desirous OF securing Thrace as
far east rs the Enos- -Midia line, which
she was awarded by The London CON
ference after the nrst Balkan war. but
which Turkey rctook when Bulgaria
waa attacked by Greece and Scrvia
would naturally side with the entente.
But she objects, political observers
point, out to nghting side by side with
Greece and SerVia.
Russia, however, Is expected to ask
Bulgarian definitely on which side she
is ranged as her mere neutrality Nh
der tho circumstances appears insufh-
cient Should she join the Anstrians
and Germans, Roumania IS almost
certain to declare for the allies. and
Greece, even before this, may decide
to take her revenge on Turkey. In
fact, it Is believed her treaty with
Servia would compel her to take
action should tho latter be attacked
by Bulgaria or Turkey.
Italy, too, is brought nearer to war
by tho entrance OF Turkey, for she
has large Mediterranean possessions to
protect.
The fighting in the last few days In
Flanders and France has been but a
repetition OF what has been going on
for days past. The Germans have con-
tinued to push their attack. aimed ul-
timately at French coast ports, but as
before, It has been ding-dong affair,
one side making progress only to lose
the ground gained the next night or
day.
From tho point OF view or the
allies their position Is satisfactory, as
the Germans are no nearer their goal
than week ago There have been
tremendous losses. While the cap
turo OF fcw prisoners and guns FROM
one side or the other Is matter or
daily occurrence. fighting has become
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