Syrian-Turkish Frontier, June 11.
I saw something of the formidable French forces, that are not only waiting, but individually almost Roping for action in the Near East," he wires, after touring Syria and Lebanon.
"They include, besides French conscript troops, colourful Spahis, and dashing Circassian cavalry, Sections of these Circassians form the personal body-guard of General Mittelhauser, the French Commander-in-Chief in the Levant, The forces are well spread out in different parts of the country," he says, "Some are billeted in tiny villages and others are encamped in rocky mountain ranges. But all have been busy since the outbreak of the war, perfecting their training and completing preparations.
"The morale of the troops is ex-As one Parisian told "We are prepared for any-except perhaps boredom."
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