The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-27
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cess was resting with our arms.
That being the situation the Central
Powers very naturally looked about to
discover some new direction In which
to seek for n decision satisfactory to
themselves. Their choice fell. as II was
likely to fall, on a great attempt to
make good In southeastern Europe, and
through Bulgaria to threaten our forces
N Gallipoli and Constantinople, and per-
haps Egypt, to say nothing of the vaster
aspirations which perhaps lay behind.
That great project became doubly
attractive from the moment when. most
unfortunately, Bulgaria threw her infiu-
ence on their side. There was one OBJ
stacle. and only one. to that project.
The key of the situation lay In the east
ern corner Of Serbia.
serbia PrOves GaIInntry.
W found Serbia threatened by a
formidable concentration OF troops, and
| cannot help here paying tribute to the
wonderful gallantry with which Serbia
withstood two separate invasions and
her struggles against a third. She will
afford one Of the most glorious chapters
of this great war.
Under these circumstance Serbia
made "A direct appeal to us for help.
Rut II was not only Serbia that in
voked our cooperation.
Serbia WAS bound to Greece by
geographical propinquity. by common in
terests In this war and by treaty obli-
cations. Moreover. II was only through
Grecian territory that help could pos
sibly reach Serbia 1t was only by the
use of a great force that a base could
be provided for II. In the circumstance
the good will OF Greece was of first I'M
portance to us. and we a at that
time every reason tn feel assured that
We had that good will.
"venizeios was still in power. and at
his instance We undertook to provide a
force for the purpose OF enabling Greece
to fulfll her treaty obligations to Serbia.
IL was under such circumstances that
we sent such troops az were available
to Salonica. II was a small force. be-
cause only n small force could he col
lected at the time.
The French Government, on their
side. despatched a force which is now
on the spot and which apparently AT
TINS nomen Is engaged with the Bull
garians on the eastern frontier of Ser
oia. AT the same time "A larger force
was prepared for service In southeastern
Europe. and transports were taken out
Tor the purpose OF conveying II to its
destination.
II suggest tina, these steps-incom-
plete. no doubt-were taken with great
promptitudo. and they were the only
ones which could be taken to relieve
the position OF Serbia. They were
taken after fun deliberation with the
naval and military advisers.
The British force at Salonica. $4,000
In round numbers. may he regarded as
the precursor OF a larger force which
has been put under orders \. the
same time the use TO which that force
will he put must depend on the situa-
Lion when 1t arrives at the scene.
Events have moved very rapidly In
that part OF the world. There have
been two quite recent developments
and political situation. The first was
the deliberate decision OF the Greek
Government that her treaty nKage
ments did not require her TO gu to the
rescue OF Serbia in the present mo-
. mentous crisis. and the other Is the
progress Of the campaign in northern
Serbia.
Gen. NOnrO In Field.
"The military plans must depend upon
the military situation when the re-
enforsr alents arrived, and upon this
point the Allies are of one mind. The
"i'i''i Wv h"N"' '"
Britain and France will consult. and
until these consultations are concluded
/ cannot say for what purpose the
British force will be used.
Discussions are now proceeding. and
Gen. Monro, who arrived IN that part
OF tn, world to-day. has been instructed
to repor. as sOon do possible his opinion
Of al the aspects Of the case.
Lord L.oreburn need have no APP
!. prehcnsicn In this or any other mat
ter Of the kind that the Government
is likely to be led into precip!tR,e
action owing to some hurried impulse
or some vague sentiment to achieve
lis 'bJc'i At every step the Govern-
nent will take the best military and
naval advice obtaiuable. and that ad
vice Will have reference not only 10
the rev enterprise but to all sub
sidiary questions with regard to safe
guarding communications and the sup
ply ~ men and material"
Lord l.ansdowne said hat an effort
would Ice made to use the present force
az Salouica to oppose the movements OF
the Central Powers to cross Bulga ria
hut IN, precise method OF counterlng and
attack must obviously remain secret.