New-York tribune., 1918-09-01

London, August 50.
ERMANY'S worries are not limited
r to the military developments west
~ of the Eindenburg lineN With the
turn in the tide for her military
forces there has come series of political
difficulties calculated to cause much uneasi-
ness in Wilhelmstrasse. German diplomats
are having almost as lively time parrying
blows from the Allied and neutral statesmen
as Ludendorff is experiencing under Foch's
harassing.
In the neutral countries military writers
have been quick to appreciate the change
that has come over the war situation, and
some papers which hitherto never faltcred
in their support OF German miiitarism
now beginning to express doubt concerning
its invinciblity Perhaps the most signffi-
cant Development has been Spain's strong
stand on the question of shipping and T.
boats, which has brought about big con-
cession on the part of Germany.
another European. country Germany has
agreed to turn over to Spain tonnage equal
ling that sunk by her U-boats Germany
has been exceedingly powerful in Spain and
her acceptance of Dato's demands indicates
alarm in the German Foreign Office and
its keen appreciation of changed circum-
stances. incidentally, the Spanish govern
ment has decided to requisition all tonnage
Germany has also agreed to yield to the
Norwegian demands for compensation for
all ships sunk outside the danger zone The
Spain's, but it is probable further demands
will be made for German ships to replace
Norwegian tonnage destroyed.
Holland is having more trouble with Ger
many over sinkings This time compensa-
tion is asked for fishing ships destroyed by
submarines.
During the last month the exchanges be-
tween the neutrals and Germany have been
going steadily against the latter, which is
proof that the banking interests appreciate
that Germany is on the down grade, mill
tarily.
Germany wants no more enemies however
loud Count Won Reventlow may shout that
the Fatherland fears no one. Germany is as
suming much more moderate attitude tow
ard European neutrals. Instead of PLAYING
the part of a dictator to neutral Europe
Germany is becoming peader 1t is
common expression to say that Austria, Bull
Tn RI
and that they must go wherever she drives
them, but if recent Developments can be
taken al their face value these allied states
are becoming decidedly restive and balky
The yokes chafng Bulgaria and Turkey
especially. The Rumanian treaty left lot
of dissatisfaction between Bulgaria and
turkey, and it is difficult to say whether
Rumania herself is more bitter against Ger
many than Turkey.
With the fall of Won Kuhlmann Count
Czernin and Premier Radoslovoff, Of Bull
garia, the political situation took a turn for
the worse from the enemy viewpoint The
Bulgarian statesmen are expected to bepin
an extraordinary session next week. 1t will
then be clear whether the governments has
the support Of the bloc parties or whether
the bitter feeling now existing over the
trade policy of Bulgaria toward Austria and
Germany has Influenced the political situa-
ton against the government
Poor food distribution and war wearine,s
are reported generally, but it is considered
unlikely that any movement will be made
to force the new government to desert her
allies, though there is always a possibility
of revolution breaking out.
Bulgarian business men are protestinr
vigorously that Germany held up supplies
and purchases before the war. Thew cav
Bulgaria has 1oo,ooO,0oo pounds of tobacco
to sell, Of which. Germany has taken only
e.ooo00O, although there is a supposed
dearth OF tobacco in Germany Bulgarians
charge Germany With patronizins. Turkish
tobacco dealers and attempting to crush
their industry.
bulgarian newspapers are constantly pro-
testing against the censorship and lack of
information on the military situation. AL
though the Turkish press frequently con-
ralns outbursts against America, as q rule
the Bulgarian newspapers are extremely
moderate and almost friendly in their COM
ments toward America.
The peace of Bucharest has left nasty
taste in the mouths Of the Turks. The new
Sultan is showing considerable independence
and dislike of Enver Pacha, War Minister.
who has been Germany's strongest agent in
Turkey.
Germany is much more worried about
Turkey than Bulgaria and more anxious to
satisfy her. perhaps because she has not go
strong hold on her Mahometan al!v