Rrussels, Oct. 10.
That the Belgian General Staff has enforced on the northern and eastern borders of Belgium systems of highly efficient military organization is the opinion of a Havas correspondent who has just completed an inspection of these areas.
A Royal decree prohibits the dis? closure of any details in this respect but it can be confidently stated that the troops are well-trained, well-officered and in excellent spirit.
War material can be seen in considerable amounts, anti-tank guns being particularly numerous.
The border population does not believe that Germany will attack Belgium despite the German statements that "the Reich is ready to defend Belgium against French invasion." To this the reply is made that there is no feat whatsoever of such an eventuality, but it is stressed that any rash move by Germany would be op-Hposed by the entire force of the Belgium army.
According to Belgian border observers, there are no heavy concentrations across the frontier, although the watch has been reinforced to the approximate density of one soldier for each ten square metres between the Luxembourg frontier and Gem-munich. Machinedgun units can be seen at various points as well as artillery batteries. These are either being held in reserve or are in position for an eventual offensive action.
Havas,
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