[66] This suggestion actually came from Sir John Stavridi, the Greek Consul-General.
[67] See the Dardanelles Report passim, 1917, Cd. 8490.
[68] See Dardanelles Commission First Report, p. 39. “It can scarcely be doubted that, had it not been for the Dardanelles Expedition, Bulgaria would have joined the Central Powers at a far earlier date than was actually the case. Mr. Asquith was strongly of this opinion in the extracts quoted from his evidence. ‘Yes, I am certain of it,’ he said to the Chairman.’ ” (Page 40.)
[69] The Greek White Book has revealed that an understanding existed between Bulgaria, the Central Powers, and Turkey ever since August, 1914.
[70] Extract from his evidence in the Dardanelles Report.
[71] The treachery revealed by the Greek White Paper has since shown the wisdom of this attitude. King Constantine, it is now known, was in close and constant communication with the German Emperor.
CHAPTER XVI
SERBIA
“We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain.”—Abraham Lincoln, 1863.