The Kaiser presided over the Grand Council yesterday [October 3]. Evidence that the deliberations dealt with the retreat from the west is furnished by inspired articles in the German Press preparing the public for the evacuation of the Belgian coast, notably “Kreuz Zaitung” which says: “The Bulgarian treachery will have very rapid consequences in the oriental world and may alter the whole world situation in favour of the Entente. Therefore, as the mortal spot for the Central Powers is southeast Europe, they must concentrate there under a new German line from Antwerp to Metz and the Adriatic must be prepared.” Experts in London point out, however, that the question which is being fought out on the western front is whether the enemy can retreat to another strategic front and shorten the line without supreme disaster.
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