The Cordova daily times., 1918-03-20
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 ON THE BELGIAN FRONT. Feb. 8 (by maiD General A. De Geuninck, the distinguished soldier and minister of war for Belgium, today expressed to the correspondent of the Associated Press the firm conviction that great offensive by the Germans on the western front would be the be- ginning of the end for the Prussian military machine. This is true. said the general, because even if the enemy should put his entire strength into all assault it was doomed to certain fail. rre in view of allied preparedness Having defeated the Germans in their onslaught, the allies would be in a position, through the balance of power which America had brought them, to counter with irresistible force.
 The minister had been asked to dis cuss the military situation as it ap, peared in the light of Germany's pres ent position and the Prussian claim that the entente allies would be brought to their knees The general received the correspondent in the chateau which is being used as. execu- tive headquarters for the war Hepart- ment, and talked freely for 'h9f an hour or more. General de Ceunick is veteran of many battles, and he lad brought with him to the ministry the comprehensive grasp of large prob lens, the quick decision and the dis cipline which have made his reputa- ton in tho Belgian army. One reads assurance and alertness in his every move and word
 At the outset of the conversation the general spoke of the close friend ship existing between Belgium and the United States, and referred in the most grateful terms to the as- sistance which America has rendered her ally through the Red Cross, the commission for relieI in Belgium and in other ways.
 "The morale of the hard pressed Bel sians has been sustained and in creased by the Knowledge that the citizens Of the United States were standing with them in the battle for freedom and justice. You have light ened our load and enabled us to con tinue the struggle" said the general.
 He paused, and then added with great feeling:
 T assure you that the first thing Belgium will do after the conclusion of peace will be to erect monument to her good friend"
 The general turned to the outlook for the allied arms on the battle. field.
 We do not underrate the strength of our opponents" he said. Germany is military nation, powerful na- ton, and she is not yet defeated. America, however, has brought into the conflict the additional resources necessary to tip the balance in our favor, and an allied victory is as- sured, The outcome of the war now hinges on the question of numbers and the superiority rests with us.
 Germany will fail in any offensive which she may be preparing for on the western front The allies are ready for any move, and will present an unbreakable line If the enemy is going to stake everything on big attack and is calling out every re- source he can command, he will have reached the beginning of the end when he fails to break through. for the coun. ter strokes of the allies can result in only one thing-defeat for Germany It may take some time to put the fin ishing touches on the victory, but this will be accomplished.