Brussels, Jan. 15
Although the reported German troop movements near the Belgian border are regarded as a bluff. designed to ascertain how far Belgium is prepared to resist possible aguression, the authorities are taking every precaution. Certain Belgian concentrations are taking place to counterfact possible German tassing of troops, especially in the Aix-la-Chapelle region.
The general impression in well-informed quarters is that nothing Serious has occurred so far, and the situation garded as slightly easier "Phase which reinforced the Army last night, is the penultimate stage with base E" as the last ai general mobilization.—"Phase ings into being a general headquarters, which will now give orders and take over functions of the Ministry of National Defence.
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