"The sequence of German eon-quests, which continued without in terruption from Austria to Russia hag been based on the anticipated failure of the countries concerned i be properly prepared against inva sion," Mir. Patterson wrote. ' "it each case they launched an over whelming force against an unprepared army. We cannot speculate with the security of this pation."
In view of the known events o' the past year, particularly the lys few months, demobilization of the army, now, would be to "court dis aster." Mr. Patterson adele
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