South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-02

military standpoint he must en-
phasize. that it would be better TO
have war at once than at a later
period. With respect TO the mode
OF the commencement OF war he
must lay stress on the fact that the
two biggest wars Of recent years
the Russo Japanese. as we'll as that
in the BalkaBs-had both been be-
gun without previous declaration Of
war. He was OF the opinion that in
advance only the mobilization con-
templated against Serbia should be
carried and that the general mobil-
ization should be deferred till it was
plain whether or not Russia was
arming
Following a discussion as 20 the
aims of warlike action. and the
view OF Count Tisza that Serbia
should be reduced in size, but not
out OF consideration for Russia. not
Count Stuergk strongly recommend
ed that the dynasty given TO another
European Prince. as also that in
military respects diminished should
be rendered in some way dependent
on the Dual Monarchy.
Count Tisza reafiTmed his view
that the inclusion OF Bulgaria in
the Triple Alliance opened out the
prospects for successful Balkan
policy. and he pointed To the terri
bic calamities which European
war would involve under existing
condition. He drew attention to
all sorts CT future eventualities,
such as the distraction Of Russia by
Asiatic complications and a war Of
revenge by a strengthened Bulgaria
against Serbia. which might greatly
improve their position in respect to
the Great Serbia" question
Count Berchtold rejoined that
while it was possible 10 imagine
various possibilities OF the future. ne
feared that time was not available
for such developments. They must
reckon with the fact that n decisive
battle against the Dual Monarchy
was being prepared for 10y their en-
cmies, and that Roumania was help
ing Russian and French diplomacy.
They must not assume that their
policy towards Bulgaria would fur
nish them with full compensation
for the loss OF Roumania Nor
should they overlook the fact that
the first step for the inclusion of
Bulga ria in the Triple Alliance had
yet to be taken.
War Decided ON.
The substance of the further de
bate is summed up in the minutes
as follows:
i. That the Council of Ministers
view of the Hungarian Minister
would be prepared to adhere TO the
President. according to which mob
ilization should not only take place
after concrete demands have been
made To Serbia and refused by her,
and an ultimatum has been pre-
sented
ION the other hand, all present.
with the exception OF the Hungar-
ian Minister President. are of opin-
ion that diplomatic success. even il
should end with a startling humili-
alton Of Serbia, would be valueless.
and that therefore such far-reaching
demands must he made of Serbia
that a rejection OF them be looked
for in order that the way may be
opened for a radical solution by
means OF military Intervention.
After Count Tisza had again
urged his standpoint and threatened
to resign unless it was adopted, the
Council was suspended till the aft
ernoon. When it resumed the Chief
of the Genered staff. Conrad Won
HoetzendOrff. who had apparently
been absent from the morning sit
ting, was in attendance. lie was
asked TO answer three questions:
l. Whether it was possible TO
mobilize at first against Serbia alone.
and only afterwards. when the nee
essity had arisen. also against Rus
STA.
,. Whether large masses Of
troops could be retained in Transyl-
Nania to intimidate ROumania.
3. Where the struggle with Rus
STA would he taken up.
The replies, which are not given
in the minutes inaugurated a long
debate as to the balance OF strength
and the probable course Of a Eu-
ropean war At the close OF this
debate. Count Tisza again earnest
~ appealed 10 his colleagues 10 con-
slider most carefully the probable
consequences Of their decision. The
demands 10 be made to Serbia were
then discussed. but no definite res
olation was adopted on this point
Count Berchtold announced his in
tention to go 10 IschI on the follow
ing day. There IS a note Of the En-
peror. II have taken cognizance Of
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