Secrets of the Balkans . te. Had it been given within fifteen days, this force could have beenorganized and maintained, and history might have been spared the frightfulrecord of subsequent events and conditions in the unhappy countries that weredenied this means of salvation. The plan had the unqualified approval of all the representatives of the Alliesin Jassy, and it was their unanimous opinion that if America acted promptly,it would most favorably alter the Roumanian situation. Furthermore, thegenerally beneficial effects of this operation would encourage similar action inNorthern Russia, w
Secrets of the Balkans . te. Had it been given within fifteen days, this force could have beenorganized and maintained, and history might have been spared the frightfulrecord of subsequent events and conditions in the unhappy countries that weredenied this means of salvation. The plan had the unqualified approval of all the representatives of the Alliesin Jassy, and it was their unanimous opinion that if America acted promptly,it would most favorably alter the Roumanian situation. Furthermore, thegenerally beneficial effects of this operation would encourage similar action inNorthern Russia, which could be put into effect by the representatives of theAllies in Petrograd, and thereby the Maximalists could be kept out of Moscow,the most important railroad center, and connection kept open with southernRussia, Archangel and Vladivostock. Being in position to fully understand thesituation in every respect, the ministers in Jassy believed our governments couldnot fail to realize the vital importance of these On the Road to Knjashevatz, Serbia mt O^^v ^uKml il^Jw M Wf^ m I jvMS ^j;j_\, Tombs of Serbiax Soldiers DEFECTION OF RUSSIANS 159 Russian troops on the Roumanian front are fed. Thiscannot be done out of funds in hand, and will necessitatea new and special credit. {Dec. 30.) We learn that while police operationsagainst the Maximalists have been effective in main-taining order and lessening depredations, discipline issadly lacking in the Russian troops at the front. ThePrime Minister considers the situation very dangerousand states that unless improvement can be speedilybrought about, other measures must be adopted. Werecognize the peril, and believe the only remedy is toform a few Russian units, and have able officers returnto the aid of General Tcherbatcheff, whose greatestneed is the support of capable officers. {Jan. 2, 1918.) The Prime Minister informs us thatRussian troops continue to abandon the front, and that theRoumanian army is in danger of being surr
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