New-York tribune., 1918-06-25


got peace.
Allies Urged to Garry
Conflict Into Austria
Military men say, now that the forced
Austrian offensive has failed, Austria
should be attacked and the war carried
into her territory until that weak and
tottering monarchy is put out of ac-
ton.
There is a strong sentiment in the
United States army in favor of attack
ing Austria. With this sentiment
General March may or may not be in
accord. General Foch's view, and it
will be likely to control. Is not publicly
known. But below the highest rank
the strategy of striking Austria finds
general favor, for the very same rea-
son that Germany year ago elected
to strike at and knock out Russia.
Opinion is not agreed as to the best
way of attacking Austria. Obstacles
lie in the way of each plan Of attack in
the shape of long and difficult commu
nications and the lack of shipping.
Moreover, every one wants to feel Sc
cure about the West front--to know
that the English, French and American
forces there will be able to hold before
attacking elsewhere.
The West front is, as 1t always has
been, civilizations line Of defence. The
West front strategy and psychology are
primarily defensive. The nations fight
ing there meant to win If they could,
but first of all to protect their own
homes, their lines Of communication,
their capacity for joint action, their
Paris and their Channel ports.
Until this country enters the war
with 100000 or 100000 men this war
will be defensive war. When as a
whole the Allies and this country re-
sumo the offensive. then it must have
been decided whether or not blow
struck into the vitals or along the flank
Of Austria would be the most effective.
Great Offensive Blow
Must Be Struck Soon
With our men going TO Europe at the
rate Of 100000 a week, the time when
larger offensive strategy must be
adopted draws near. And that consid-
eration makes all eyes turn in this
moment Of italian victory and Austrian
weakness toward the southeastern part
Of Europe.
There are four proposals:
!. That the Allies should get at
Austria and Eastern Germany by the
way Of Siberia.
2. That this country should add to
the Allied forces at Salonica and
strike up through Serbia and Bull
garia at Austria.
3. That this country should send
large force to Italy to join with
Italy in an attempt to enter Austria.
oy Napoleon's old route through Lai-
bach.
A. A modification Of proposal g.,
that the Allies should undertake o
naval attack upon the Austrian ports,
!and an expedition on the Istrian
feninsula and take the Austrian line
N Italy in the rear, approaching Lai-
nach and cooperating with the Ital-
ian forces in entering the Slavic re-
g'ons Of the Dual Empire.
Danubian Front 10
Believed Weakest Spot
The common opinion of American
M.eiitary officers here in Washington is
.aas the Danubian front, as it is gen.
v.suy called. is the weakest spot in
me Central Powers. 1t is argued that
ngnt To a finish in the West will be
long and bitter fight, while once the
.sIitial difficulties of transport and Of
ine line of natural barriers protecting
nas,r,a is overcome progress in the
DSmi ~ Empire will be easy and rapid.
mere is much more support in army
ii..Sles i..es Tor the idea of cooperating with
ss.y s.y Or with Greece, or with both, in
kVra ha1. So Al =
rS1perating with Japan in reaching
~alieia by way of Vladivostok. Armv
S:n Sp.:nion is that, ut most, only a few
s,sslons OF American troops should
xMpt the trip across Siberia.
fors quicker way to reach Russia and
M on,a; q railying point for anti German
rpnatn r.atton in the East is by striking
at;award ~ from Italy. from the Adri.
t;cs coast s OF Austria itself, in co0pera-
w'th Italy, or from Salonica.
a spree c.vvrce OF Japanese entering by way
Arsn'a Saoes'a might cooperate with the
Jsns. acting in the Balkans II
miT;nsaas ifT;na should be willing to undertake a
asy operation ON such a scale. and
.ssM an agreement could be reached ra-
fs,sng the terms on which Japan's in
m.;s m;;sution would be approved. But the
frort sask Of reconstituting the East
tks s snd taking military advantage Of
ia gM,ee:kness of Austria will fall upon
sAe United States. rS'
@ae'cnstag to Consider
$1,000, ,000, 900 Marks Credit
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& ss i ma sais week will be asked to pass
y ns,s.ws vote Of credit of $4,000, 900 900
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