Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-22

bulgarian legation has mott.
fed all subjects of that coun-
try in Germany that Bull
garia on September 21 or
dered general mobilization.
All Bulgarians of military
age must return to their
country Immediately by way
of Vienna and Rumania.
On Brink of War.
SOFIA, Bulgaria, Monday, Sep
tember 20, via London, Septem-
Der 22.-Bulgaria apparently is
On the brink of war. The people
generally believed that hostilities
are imminent. The military au-
thorities have taken possession
of the railways and ordinary traf-
fic has been suspended.
Diplomatic representatives here
of the entente powers generally
recognize that their cause is lost
one, and that Bulgaria is mani
testing clearly tendency toward
the central powers. This is due
to the dissatisfaction of the gov
ernment at Serbia's reply in the
negotiations for territorial con-
cessions in Macedonia and at the
conduct of Greece in this connec-
ton.
Allies Give Up Hope.
None of the representatives here Of
the allies cherishes longer the hope
that Bulgaria can be prevented from
joining with Germany. Austria and Tur-
key.
In government circles the statement
was made today that all the military
measures which have been taken are
of a preventive nature. designed solely
to guard against circumstances which
might threaten Bulgaria's position in
the present situation, which Is develop
ing with unforeseen and extraordinary
rapidity These measures consist in
turning over the railroads to the mill
tary authorities and suspending ordi-
nary traffic.
Reports from many parts of Bulgaria
tell Of enthusiastic demonstrations in
favor of the government. This is con-
sidered symptomatic of public feeling,
which does not ignore the fact that the
is near to war.
Pressure Of Entente Powers.
territory along the Dedeaghatch rail-
-
the entente powers in notifying Bull
garia that acceptance of this territory
would be regarded as an unfriendly
act, which would invite counter meas
ures.
It was learned today that King Fer.
dinand, replying last Friday to the as
sertions of leaders of the opposition
parties that the allies would be VIC
torious, said:
The entente is not sure Of winning.
Nothing indicates at this moment that
such will be the case. II Bulgarta'S
chances of obtaining Macedonia de-
pend thereon, they may never be real.
ICED. My government Is following
policy which is positive In action ana
certain of good results.
Rumors that Premier Radosiavo6 10
likely to resign are characterized IN
competent quarters as unfounded Tno
Dremter
war was ready to vacate his ONCE. but
his principal supporters prevailed upon
him to remain in power. fearing .
repetition of the catastrophe of 1913. .aA
the time of the second Balkan war.
Premier to Stay at Post.
M. Radoslavoff himself feared he
might be accused of conduct similar to
that of ]. S. Guechoff, who resigned the
in 1913 when the country
was in the midst of crisis. NJ. Rado-
slavoff accordingly consented to con-
tinue at the head of the government,
and today is imbued with the determine
ton to carry out a program of uni
acation of all Bulgarians in the Bal
kans.
Although the governments military
measures are characterized as pre-
ventive. no attempt is made to hide the
TACT that Bulgaria's policy Is fixed, and
hat it will be followed energetically to
he very end. if this be necessary, to
obtain the purpose in view. namely, the
of Macedonia within its
)ounG3i les.
The Associated Press is informed from
he highest quarter that the opposition
low understands this. having been
'orcibly impressed Herewith during
he conference with the king. More :
,ver, the opposition understands that
is expressed wish to have the gov-
convene parliament and form
coalition cabinet is impossible of full
fllment at present on account of the
rapidity which marks,
lnder the surface, the coming of
great event in Bulgaria's history.
The note presented last week to the
3ulgarian government by the entente
powers was drafted in futile effort
o clear up the situation resulting from
demand for Macedonia. At
bout the time this note was presented
he Bulgarian government, 1t is avert
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