Marshal Pilsudski, the leader of the revolution in Poland, is
still without a definite policy. He did not plan the revolution ; he was the beneficiary of circumstances. He suddenly found himself at the head of a large number of troops who had mutinied in his interest, or perhaps one should say in his honour—for the mutiny was caused by the unwillingness of the Witos Government to grant him the military appointment he desired. There is no doubt that he has a large and faithful following not only in the army but among all those Poles whose politics are of the Left. He is one of the most vigorous and picturesque personalities in Poland and his adventurous history has brought him an easy admiration and even adulation. It is stated now that in the fighting in connexion with the coup d'etat the casualties were con- siderably heavier than was at first supposed. The special correspondent of the Times says that at least six hundred were killed and a thousand wounded.. Nothing has come of the talk about a movement of the Posen ,troops against Marshal Pilsudski.
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