Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-01

and they became merged with the Aus
TRANS. Desertfons OF Bohemian soioierS
been almost constant. The great Aus
trian retreat from Przemysl Is said TO
have been largely due to the difficulty
Of Austrian commanders in control
ling many regiments the personnel s,aaan OF
The Czech and Slovac elements in par
lament evidently are standing fast In
the demands for internal reforms ana
the announcement of concrete war
policy. The governments policy Is de-
clared to consist of Austrian domina-
ton Of Rumania. Serbia, Montenegro
and Albania. with an open route through
the Danube. Austria, 1t is DECLARED,
has abandoned the annexation and in
demnity policy in so far as it affects the
Russians. Should Emperor Charles de-
eide to cast loose from the alliance
with Germany he undoubtedly would be
willing to abide by ante-bellum condi-
lions in the hope of saving his en-
pire.
Pressure Is said to have been brought
to bear on Bulgaria to break with the
United States. The Bulgarians, look
in the rehabilitation of the nation and
feeling no great antagonism for the
American people. are loath to officially
declare war on this country. but Berlin
Is said to be fnsistent. Premier Radios
lavoff has asked Berlin for financial as
well as other economic assistance. Ber-
lin has made the price, severance of all
relations with this country. What the
outcome will be remains to be seen,
though undoubtedly any step by the
Bulgarian government looking toward
complete break with this country will
stir up much adverse criticism If not
open hostility among the Bulgarian
peoples, inasmuch as the feeling over
Bulgaria is that this step is unneces-
sary and antagonistic to the interests Of
the nation. The peace sentiment in
Bulgaria continues to grow, and 1t is
stated on reliable authority that Pre-
mfer RadoSlavoff himself has requested
Berlin and Vienna to make the best
terms possible and bring about cessa-
tion of hostilities.
If there was any doubt as to the
aftermath should the allies overthrow
King Constan-
Grecian Policy tine. all doubts
Upheld by Events. evidently hav e
been cleared away for events have
proved the entente could have taken no
better step in solving the perplexing
Balkan riddle than removing the king of
the Hellenes. The atmosphere is almost
cleared. Greece's integrity, as well as
brighter future. is assured by events
in the little kingdom during the past
two weeks. The allies are left with
practically free hand to strike in any
sfbility Of interference from Athens.
The future and safety of Gen. Sarrail's
allied armies on the Macedonian front
Is completely assured.
That Greece is completely under the
sway of the larger entente powers Is
indicated by events of the past week.
me nation is soon to declare war on
Germany. King Alexander. the sec
mr. nn NJ
resignation Of the Zaimis ministry,
which in. sympathy was pro-German.
The king unhesitatingly called former
Premier Venizelos to Athens and re-
euested him to take up the task Of
forming new cabinet which should
direct Greece's destinies through the
remainder of the war.
The greater portion of the Grecian peo-
pie now realize that the destinies Of
Greece always should have been in
trusted to the little man of Crete,
whose far-sighted judgment early in
the struggle has been upheld a hun
dred times over. There can be no
doubts as to the possible course to be
pursued by the allies champion.
Venizelos will steer the Grecian bark
into. the waters of war. This is I'M
questioned. Venizelos has stated that
ne Will appear before parliament when
u Is convened and ask participation in
the struggle on behalf of the allies. He
Is expected to go to the people them
selves and obtain sanction for his poll
cles. well realizing that there may be
danger in attempting to co-erce all
classes OF Grecian people unless they
nave first been convinced of the sound
ness Of his policies. That he will sue
ceed IN any such campaign of enlight-
ment goes without saying.
The whole army of Greece probably
Will be lighting along with the allies in
Macedonia within the next three
months. for the allies have it within
their power quickly to drill and equip
the Grecian forces to point where
tney VIII be powerful factors in any
struggle impending in the Macedonian
area.
French forces have been used to pa
troll several Grecian cities, Athens being
excepted. Pro-