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

BUCHAREST, Rumania Sept q.
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 upposi-
tion of King Carol at least to the extent
Of agreeing to the mobilization OF the
Rumenian 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 a Hchenzollern, son Of the
late Prince Karl Of Hohenzollern 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 II the
War Office carries the day he will 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 sympathize with Germany, Her
armies have had the assistance Of German
military experts The German diplomatic
methods have made favorable impress
zion. And Germany had confidently e%-
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 they a. first pleaded for the absolute
neutrality of Bulgaria. Then the Car
cent a personal appeal TO Prince Boris,
who is his Eodson. 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 Zip on
the side of the Allies.
1t has been pointed out 10 Italy that If
she entered the war and brought in the
Balkan prncipalities as her allies. her
every future demand must have recoE-
milton. Russia has il Is understood here,
suggested TO Bulgaria that II Turkey
enters the war on the side of Germany,
the prize for Bulgaria if she sides with
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
fcials 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 IL 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