The sun., 1919-03-26
GERMANY LOOMS AS
SAVIOR OF FRANCE
Spread of Red Peril Brings Re-
markable Situation and
New Menace.
ALLIES MUST ACT AT ONCE
Attention Now Is Directed to
Council Of Ten and Presi-
dent Wilson.


Special Cable Despatch TO TUE sus and the
Public Ledger.
Copyright. 1913; all rights reserved.
PARIS. March 25.--The> triumph OF
Bolshevism in Hungary overshadows
everything in Paris just now. even the
discussions of the Council Of Ten. Per-
haps It would be better to say that all
eyes are turned on the Big Ten to see
what action they will finally take, be-
cause action OF some kind is absolutely
necessary unless the Allies are willing
to admit they are unable to combat the
spread Of Bolshevism--or how they will
explain away responsibility for the pres
ent state OF things in the East, which,
rightly or wrongly, public men and the
press In France lay at the doors OF the
Council OF Ten because of its failure to
respond to the appeals Of the moderates
in Russia as well as of the republican
Government of Poland.
VIII Wilson Change vtewst
1t is we'll known President Wilson is
opposed to the intervention by armed
force to uphold the opponents OF Bolshe-
vism in Russia and in the border coun-
tries The question which is forcing it.
self to the forefront now Is whether this
latest triumph of the Holshevik propa-
sanda will compel a change in this at
titude.
1t is impossible to get from any
American delegation any indication of
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rolyi Government and the appearance OF
Bolshevism right in the heart OF Europe
will have on President Wilson's views,
but everything that has happened SO far
indicates the belief that he will continue
his policy OF non-intervention.
One of the most amazing results OF
this situation Is that France has been
forced to turn to Germany as possible
savior.
Takes Peace Delegates to Task.
Saint Brice, writing in the Journal,
takes the peace delegates to task for not
intervening in time to back up Count
Karolyi, who was friend of the En-
tente even before the downfall of the
Hapsburg monarchy He says: While
the Powers were losing days and weeks
celebrating on the future OF the world
+tfey--aa tteEed- themselyes they were OPP
~ Z - - tiaa from the East a
barrage formed by Poland and Rufnahia.
and that behind this shelter they could
force Germany to the wall.
THE barrier has been forced even
before they had time to build It.. Danger
arises right In the heart Of Europe. II
we don't hold 1t back there will be
nothing between 1t and western Europe
but Germany who as might be expected,
is Fastening to strike a bargain for her
help.
Germany VIII Make Demands.
Germany alone Is in O position TO
save Western civilization IL We admit
that even she Is capable of doing so. III
we want her to do IL We must pay the
price. The price she will demand to-
morrow will not be the terms the Allies
desire to impose upon her.
The Germans will bargain for better
conditions, and II they do not get them
they will place themselves at the head
of the Bolshevik movement"
When one looks at the actual military
situation on the Russian frontiers the
future seems anything but bright The
Ukraine is in the hands OF the Bolshe-
visits. The same may he said of Lithu-
ania and at least part of Esthonia.
The Bolshevists OF the Ukraine are at
the gates of Tarnopol and Odessa The
Hungarians have only to stretch out
their hands to meet the Bolshevists In
Galicia. Already the effects of this
situation are being felt in Czecho-
Slovakia.
LeuxDe Seeks an Alliance.
A telegram from Stockholm brings
news that Len!ne Is negotiating with
Berlin for an alliance. The German
papers tell us Germany Is ready to refuse
to sign the peace treaty, and as far as
anybody can see, the only counter move
possible by the Allies will be the new
blockade, which. In view of the food sit
uation of the Bolshevists might prove
ineffective. A Bucharest telegram dated
March rs quotes IAN unnamed French
General saying:
ION all fronts in Russia the Red
armies are advancing. 1t Is too late now
to think OF intervening in Russia. We
must ACT quickly, II Rumania receives
foodstuffs and military equipment. she
could mobilize seventeen or eighteen d.
visions. But we must also think OF pro-
tecting our rear against Germany, Hun
gary and Bulgaria. who would not hesi-
tate to join the Bolshevists TO deprive
| the Allies of the fruits of victory. I see
only one neutrality-suspicious. OF Hun
gary and Bulgaria"
II would possibly be too much to say
| that the forces are aligned for new
war in Europe, but beyond doubt the
| line OF cleavage between two forces