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The Russian Advance by Marr Murray.

War between Russia and Austria has been inevitable since Austria decided that Salonika was to be the object of her expansion. With the exception of Greeks, Turks and the sparse Teutonic population, the inhabitants of the whole eastern and south-eastern Europe are of Slavonic origin. Roughly they number 125 millions. Characteristics of Slav - keep their national traits and have an unconquerable vitality. Smouldering resentment toward Germany & Austria. When the Powers prevented war over Austria's seizing Bosnia & Herzegovina feeling grew more intense. Murder of the Archduke the plot was hatched in a house near the royal palace at Belgrade by five members of the Narodna Obrava society.

The whole hearted support of the people necessary to win a war. The Kaiser chose a moment when England was on the verge of a civil war, France was torn asunder by political passions. Russia was in a contented state, but this was soon remedied. Strikes were brought about [[insert]] by German spies [[/insert]] in the Putilow armament factory. Owing to vigorous campaign workers in mills, factories and railways followed the lead of the Putilow men. No doubt Russia's advice to Servia in regard to the answer she was to send to Austria was dictated by the unfortunate condition of the country.  Russia is a very religious country