Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-24
ARMY OF RUMANTA
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. q,

BUCHAREST Rumania, Sept q.
High official circles today declared Ru-
mania had now finally decided to partic-
rate 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
OK agreeing to the mobilization Of the
Rumtnian 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-
vania. 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's
siding against Germany for family rea-
sons. He is HohenGollern. son of the
late Prince Karl of Hohenzolern- 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
dicate have been widely circulated and
there is a strong belief here that If the
War Office carries the day he will with
draw from Rumania.
The great obstacle to united Balkan
confederacy against Germany and Austria
has been Bulgaria. The latter has been
inclined to sympathze with Germany. Her
armies have had the assistance of German
military experts. The German diplomatic
methods have made a favorable impress
Eion. And Germany had confidently eX-
pected that Bulgaria would side with
Turkey and in her favor if it became
necessary
The Car was quick to realize this fact.
He rushed confidential agents to Bulgaria
and the. a. first pleaded for the absolute
neutrality of Bulgaria. Then the Car
sent a personal appeal to Prince Boris,
who Is his SOdson, and the latter has ever
since thrown his influence on the side of
Russia. It is now believed that when
war comes Bulgaria will be lined up on
The side of the Allies.
1t has been pointed out to Italy that II
she entered the war and brought in the
Balkan principalites as her allies, her
every future demand must have rccoG-
milton. Russia has. it is understood here,
suggested to Bulgaria that if Turkey
enters the war on the side of Germany,
the prize for Bulgaria if she sides with
Russia, VIII he 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 |
hcials are now confident Italy must act
TO maintain her position as the dominant /
power Of tho 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 field army is made up
of five army corps of two divisions |
each and two divisions Of cavalry |
regular division is made up Of two
hrigades each and tire total field army
IS about 29o,0o0 men. There is second
line made up of approximately l2O.001
additional men. The infantry is armed
with MsnnleCher magazine rifles Of a
late tyne. The horse and field batteries