It may be taken for granted that the report that Bulgaria is seeking a separate peace is correct. The fact that on contemplating this step Bulgaria has not broken with AAustri and Germany or they with her, shows that there is villalny in it If King Ferdinand is taking this step with the aproval of Germany, his mission would be to join the Allies in order to make trouble among them, If he is acting independently,it means that, ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Tue 15 Feb 1916, Page 5
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