The reconstruction of South-Eastern Europe

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friendship and amity of its neighbours, and in case of danger brave hearts and a good cause. The present world-struggle is the best illustration of this truth. The Serbians routed the Austrians when the latter had occupied all “impregnable” positions. The Bzura and Ravka, two streamlets in Western Poland, until yesterday unknown by anybody, have become worldfamous, and will be remembered by generations to come, owing to the fine resistance the Russians offered on this line during many months against stupendous German attacks in massed formations. The Germans took Namur, Liége, and Anvers, but in spite of all their efforts, stupendous artillery and appalling sacrifices, they could not force the Yser Canal, defended by the stout hearts of the avengers of Belgium and the defenders of the British Empire. The best men and the highest authorities in Italy have warned their compatriots against that fallacy and the Southern Slav danger. The well-known Italian writer and patriot, Nicola Tomaseo, a native of Sebenico, in Dalmatia, whose noble heart sincerely loved both nations, did all in his power to promote friendly feelings and co-operation among them, said, with regard to the Dalmatian coast : “IT don’t believe that Dalmatia could ever be incorporated in Italy. Her destiny bids her to be in the future a free, non-subjugated friend of Italy.”

With anxiety and dismay the nations are

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